1994 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model

1994 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:02.486Z

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 PER YEAR

1994: 95 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	2
1991	31
1992	52
1993	101
1994	95
1995	134
1996	130
1997	155
1998	12
1999	413
2000	304
2001	160
2002	116
2003	88
2004	159
2005	114
2006	145
2007	36
2008	131
2009	28
2010	0
2011	136
2012	149
2013	76
2014	91
2015	190
2016	187
2017	480
2018	194
2019	452
2020	182
2021	88

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 16 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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The contact owns a 1994 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231117

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19940125 — PE (closed 19940429)

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS

R 19940218 — structure

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.

Campaign 94V018000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940715 — electrical system

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 RESUL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 94V101000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19941118 — PE (closed 19950331)

TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILS

R 19941216 — parking brake

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 W

Campaign 94V169001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950331 — EA (closed 19960528)

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

R 19960529 — seats

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 RESULT

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 HA

Campaign 96V064000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010604 — tires

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 WILDERN

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.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

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 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V018000 (structure) has been completed.
Verify recall 94V101000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 94V169001 (parking brake) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V064000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-350 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.