MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford F-250

● Typical for this model
1994 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:41.905Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
125
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 125 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 125 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 125 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

1994: 125 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

26% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

21% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Transmission belt leaked fluid in the engine resulting in a engine comparment fire PE94-089.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-08

While sitting in park position truck began to roll and rolled over an enbankment and was totaled. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-05

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Suspension

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Recall 05V017000 concerning speed control deactivation. While driving 35-40 MPH consumer smelled smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, opened the hood, and noticed the fire near the a/c unit areas.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-04-05

The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden it caught on fire. Results showed that the there was a short within the cruise control switch wire. Consumer replaced the switch at cost of $20.00.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-31

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-08-26Air bags93V155000 The design of the air bag diagnostic monitor causes the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position.

    Remedy: Install a redesigned air bag diagnostic monitor.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-12-17Air bags93V184000 These vehicles were built with nonfunctional air bag diagnostic modules intended for certain vehicles over 8,500 bls. Gvwr.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, install the correct air bag diagnostic module.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-02-18Structure94V018000 The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.

    Remedy: Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994-07-15Electrical system94V101000 In a heavily loaded vehicle, while in the cruise control mode, the throttle may not reduce immediately when the load on the engine is decreased (Such as when the vehicle crests a hill.) this can…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic engine control module.

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    1994-11-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-03-31 Trns oil cooler line fails
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    1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

    Remedy: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake…

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    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
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    1996-05-29Seats96V064000 The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact and damage the insulation harness…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seats on the affected vehicles. If no damage is found, the driver seat wire harness will be covered with a protective convolute tubing, wrapped with electrical tape and the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-27 Separated front suspension
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    1998-03-18Recall queryClosed 2000-08-15 Inadvertent air bag deployment
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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

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    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

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    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V155000 · Air bags
  • Recall 93V184000 · Air bags
  • Recall 94V018000 · Structure
  • Recall 94V101000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
  • Recall 96V064000 · Seats
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford F-250 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-250 have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.