1994 Ford F-250 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 1994 Ford F-250 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1994 Ford F-250, several common problems have been identified:
- Power Loss and Hesitation: Another prevalent problem is related to power loss, stumbling, and hesitation in the engine. Symptoms include sluggish performance, backfiring, and struggling to maintain speed, especially under load. Diagnostic trouble codes like MAF/VAF out of range, converter clutch error, and fuel control system faults have been associated with this issue.
- Turbocharger Up-Pipes Leaks: For diesel models like the 7.3L Powerstroke, turbocharger up-pipes developing leaks over time is a common concern. These leaks can lead to a loss of boost, increased Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGT’s), and reduced engine performance.
- Camshaft Position Sensor Failures: Camshaft position sensor failures are another issue to watch out for. While this is a DIY repair and relatively inexpensive to fix, it can cause engine performance issues if not addressed promptly.
- Transmission Problems: The automatic transmission in the 1994 F-250, particularly the E40D transmission, may require upgrades if significant power modifications are made to the engine. Upgrading the transmission becomes necessary to handle the increased power effectively.
These problems can impact the performance, reliability, and longevity of the 1994 Ford F-250. Owners experiencing these issues should consider proper diagnosis and timely repairs to ensure the vehicle operates smoothly.
What years of F-250 to avoid?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include:
- 2002 Ford F-250.
- 2006 Ford F-250.
- 2008 Ford F-250.
- 2011 Ford F-250.
- 2017 Ford F-250.
What years of F-250 are most reliable?
The 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005 Ford F-250 models are still talked about to this day. They offered excellent performance and great reliability. However, they are probably too old for you to buy one now. The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016.
What is high mileage for a Ford F-250?
Ford's F-Series pickups are the most popular truck in America, and Ford trucks have a reputation for reliability. Like with the Duramax and Cummins engines, these engines can often last up to 500,000 miles. However, anything over 350,000 miles is usually considered high mileage for a Powerstroke engine.
How many miles do f250s last?
300,000 miles as long as they are properly taken care of.
What years of F-250 to avoid?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include:
- 2002 Ford F-250.
- 2006 Ford F-250.
- 2008 Ford F-250.
- 2011 Ford F-250.
- 2017 Ford F-250.
What years of F-250 are most reliable?
The 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005 Ford F-250 models are still talked about to this day. They offered excellent performance and great reliability. However, they are probably too old for you to buy one now. The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016.
Is the Ford F-250 reliable?
Ford F-250 is a great choice for hauling and pickup. They are reliable, tough, and trusted on any terrain. However, some of its model years were a great failure. With multiple complaints, they did not impress their buyers.
What is considered high mileage for a F-250?
Typically, a diesel truck with more than 200,000 miles on the odometer may be considered high mileage.
1994 Ford F-250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Ford F-250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Ford F-250
The NHTSA has received 146 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Ford F-250. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Ford F-250 vehicles.
2020-10-23
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-17
- VIN: 1FTHX25G9RK
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT SPEEDS 50 TO 70 MPH AND WON'T RESTART SOMETIMES. IT MIGHT RESTART AFTER AN HOUR AND RUN FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES AND STOP AGAIN AND WON'T START AGAIN TILL NEXT MORNING. IS INTERMITTENTLY AND RANDOMLY STOPPING DEAD, LIKE TURNING OFF THE KEY. MECHANIC CANNOT MAKE IT HAPPEN IN SHOP!
2018-02-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-01
- VIN: 1FTHF26H7RL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DIMMER SWITCH SHUTS OFF ALL THE LIGHTS AT NIGHT WHEN I DRIVE AT NIGHT
2017-05-30
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-15
- VIN: 1FCHX25F9RK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH DOMINATOR SPORT ATZ TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS ROCKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BELT WAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 265,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185.
2014-09-03
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-01
- VIN: 1STES25H0RL
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT FUEL TANK WOULD EXTRACT FUEL FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
2010-09-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-07
- VIN: 1FTHF26H9RN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAS WORN OUT AND CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK IN ONE OF THE DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICE A RECALL FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (00V424000). HE HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF HIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE A FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
2010-09-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX25H7RK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1994 F250 SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, 10 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT, CAUGHT ON FIRE, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, TRUCK DESTROYED. *TR
2010-05-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-31
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX26K1RK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: IN AUGUST, 2009, MY FORD TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND PLUGGED IN TO WARM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME TO PUT THE FIRE OUT AND I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED WITH THE INTENTION OF GETTING IT REPAIRED. I WROTE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S CLAIMS DEPARTMENT TO INFORM THEM WHAT HAPPENED, INCLUDING PICTURES, AND ADVISED THEM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AVAILABLE TO THEM FOR INSPECTION. THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT "INVOLVED IN ANY OPEN RECALLS THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED." IN NOVEMBER, 2009, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE RECALL LETTER DESCRIBES PRECISELY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. IT STATES, IN PART, "FORD CANNOT BE CONFIDENT THAT OVER MANY YEARS IN SERVICE, A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WILL NOT LEAK BRAKE FLUID, POSING THE RISK OF A FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR WHEN IT IS BEING OPERATED." AFTER WRITING TO THE FORD CLAIMS DEPARTMENT AGAIN, ASKING FOR A RE-EVALUATION OF THIS PROBLEM, THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO OFFER ME ANY ASSISTANCE. THEY NEVER EXAMINED MY TRUCK, THEREFORE, THEY CANNOT POSSIBLY DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THERE HAS BEEN NO EFFORT ON FORD'S PART TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR REMEDY MY SITUATION, YET, I NOW RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE (MARCH, 2010) REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF FIRE TO THIS VEHICLE! *TR
2009-11-20
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME THE PARTS TO FIX IT. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEAREST DEALER IS 250 MILES FROM HIS HOME. HE ALSO STATED HE IS A MECHANIC AND CAN PERFORM THE REPAIRS HIMSELF. UPDATED 11/25/09
2009-07-23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-04-14
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FTHF26H0RC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I OWNED A 1994 FORD F-250 4X4 AND FROM DAY ONE THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAD A PROBLEM. WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE INSTEAD OF WORKING THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSE TO THE BRAKE PETAL WOULD JUST BOTTOM OUT AND THAT WOULD RESULT IN FAILURE TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE RESULT OF WHICH CAUSED MORE THAN A FEW CRASHES WITH THE TRUCK. MY EMPLOYER'S BROTHER WAS A MECHANIC FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP AND TOLD ME THAT FORD HAD SENT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE ANTI LOCK COMPUTER ON MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLE'S OF THAT MODEL YEAR SAYING THAT IF A VEHICLE CAME IN FOR ROUTINE SERVICE TO CHECK THE NUMBER OF THE COMPUTER AND IF IT WAS ANY DIFFERENT THAN ONE CERTAIN NUMBER. TO REPLACE IT WITH OUT THE OWNER KNOWING IT WAS REPLACED. SEEING AS I DO ALL THE WORK ON MY VEHICLE'S MYSELF MY TRUCK NEVER SAW ANY DEALER FOR REPAIRS AS MY 5/60 WARRANTY DID NOT LAST ME MORE THAN 2.5 YEARS. AND THE TRUCK RAN FINE DURING THOSE 2.5 YEARS EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM. IS THERE ANY WAY FOR YOU PEOPLE TO CHECK INTO THIS NOTICE TO SEE IF IT IS TRUE? THE RESULT OF THESE CRASHES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS CAUSED MY INSURANCE RATES TO RISE TO A RIDICULOUS FIGURE. I KNOW IT COULD BE SAID IT IS JUST THE WAY I DRIVE. HOWEVER I HAVE DRIVING MANY A COMPANY VEHICLE IN MY MANY YEARS IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADE. FROM PICKUPS TO DUMP TRUCKS TOWING BULLDOZERS AND NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WITH A COMPANY TRUCK. *TR
2009-07-06
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX26H1RK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F250. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND DEEMED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH FOR HER YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 190,000.
2008-04-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX25G8RK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1994 FORD F250 CAUGHT FIRE IN DALLAS TX. ALTERNATOR CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. WIRES MELTED, ALTERNATOR CONNECTOR MELTED. TRUCK IS STILL DOWN WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR NOT AVAILABLE. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
2008-01-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX26K9RK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1. THE VEHICLE'S "CHECK BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS IMMEDIATELY EXAMINED BY A LOCAL SHOP. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS NOTED AS BEING LOW AND THE SYSTEM WAS TOPPED OFF. THE LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED AND REMAINED EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INFREQUENTLY FOR TWO MONTHS AND OTHERWISE PARKED AT A STORAGE LOT NEAR SPOKANE, WA. 2. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR SIX DAYS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE FIRE. A TRAILER PARKED NEXT TO IT ALSO SUFFERED EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. BASED ON BURN AND SMOKE PATTERNS, HE STATED THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND THE BATTERY. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE LOCATION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SEE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA05005) MOUNTED ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS PORTION OF THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS NO LONGER VISIBLE AFTER THE FIRE BUT SEVERAL OTHER PARTS NEAR THAT AREA SHOWED SIGNS OF HAVING BEEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. 3. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO DETERMINE IF THERE WERE ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS. BASED ON THE VIN, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WERE NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS. A LOCAL DEALER?S SERVICE DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHER RECALLS HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED ON SIMILAR VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT FOR SOME REASON THE MANUFACTURER ELECTED NOT TO RECALL THIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED HAVING THE PART REPLACED ANYWAYS. THE ADVICE WAS APPRECIATED BUT OBVIOUSLY TOO LATE. A RECALL WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE FIRE, LOSS OF PROPERTY, AND POTENTIAL INJURY/DEATH.*CN
2007-07-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-16
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX26G6RK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL ARRIVED AND FILED A REPORT, WHICH STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. FORD STATED THAT HIS CLAIM WAS DENIED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 300,000.
2006-10-11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 1995 F250 UNDER HOOD FIRE DEFECT. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS 2 OTHER FORD VEHICLES A 1994 FORD F250 AND 1994 FORD F350 THAT DID HAVE UNDER HOOD FIRES, BUT NOT THE 1995 F250 WHICH A RECALL LETTER WAS SENT. *JB
2006-09-21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FTHF26H4RC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1994 FORD F-250 CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *KB A RECALL WAS RECEIVED IN REFERENCE TO FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FOR THE CONSUMER'S 1995 F-250 BUT NOT THE 1994 F-250. *NM
2006-08-03
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHF26H3RL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1994 F250 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY FOR A PERIOD OF 2 HRS. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BUSTED INTO FLAMES. THE TRUCK COMPLETELY BURNED DOWN EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE ATTEMPTS TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *JB
2005-11-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 1FTHX25K6RK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT F250 CATCHING ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** UPDATED 11/7/2005 - THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME TYPE OF SWITCH IN HIS FORD F250 THAT IS BEING RECALLED ON THE FORD F150. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE A WIRING DIAGRAM TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT HIS VEHICLE IS SAFE. *NM UPDATED 01/23/06. *JB
2005-10-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTEX14HXRK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I HAVE A 1994 FORD F150 TRUCK, ON MARCH THE 4TH. 2005, AFTER A WIND STORM, I HAULED A LOAD OF TREE LIMBS TO MY BACK PASTURE, AS I WAS UNLOADING THEM FROM THE BACK OF MY TRUCK I NOTICED SMOKE ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY TRUCK, BEFORE I COULD MAKE A MOVE TO THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK THERE WERE FLAMES EVERYWHERE (THE GRASS HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE). I ESCAPED DANGER ONLY BECAUSE THERE WAS A HEAVY WIND OUT OF THE NW. MY TRUCK WAS TOTALLY BURNED UP, THE ENGINE WAS MELTED INTO A BALL OF METAL, ALL THE GLASS WAS MELTED TO NOTHING, ALL THE PAINT SEATS, TIRES AND DOORS WERE BURNED TO NOTHING, EVEN THE RINO BED IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK WAS MELTED TO THE FLOOR OF THE BED. THE ONLY THING LEFT UNBURNED WAS THE TWO BACK TIRES. I HAD JUST DROPPED FULL COVERAGE ON MY TRUCK IN FEB. AFTER I BOUGHT A MOTOR HOME, AS I WAS ONLY PUTTING APPROX. 2000 MILES PER YEAR. ON THE TRUCK. NOW ALL IS FORGOTTEN AND I HAD TAKEN FULL LOSS ON THIS TRUCK UNTIL I RECEIVED THIS RECALL LETTER FROM FORD MOTOR CO. (05S28). WHAT HAPPENED TO MY TRUCK WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, SO I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MICHAEL DIRKSEN, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FORD MOTOR CO., (3136212816) TELLING ME THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS CLAIM UNLESS I CAN SOMEHOW GET THIS PILE OF BURNT METAL TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY COST AND HAVE IT REMOVED AT MY COST AFTER THEY SEND SOMEONE DOWN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO LOOK AT IT AND THEN REMOVE THE TRUCK AT MY COST WHEN THEY ARE THROUGH. JUST SEEMS KIND A FISHY TO ME. ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT MY RECOURSE SHOULD BE. IT WILL PROBABLY COST ME $400. OR $500. DOLLARS TO GET THE TRUCK TO THEM AS THEY ARE APPROX. 35 MILES AWAY. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE. *JB
2005-07-22
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-21
- VIN: 1FTHX26FXRK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DT: CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. TOOK THE TIRE OFF, AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO GET THE WARRANTY SERVICE. THEY SENT HIM TO THE LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. WHEN THE DEALER TOOK THE TIRE OFF THE SIDEWALL SEPARATED AWAY FROM THE TIRE. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, AND THEY PUT THE CONTACT IN TOUCH WITH THE SAFETY TECHNICIAN. CONTACT FELT THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRE INCREASED BECAUSE HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPECTION AND CONCLUDED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE TIRE. *AK
2005-07-10
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-09
- VIN: 1FTHX26G8RK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HYWAY AT 65MPH. THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF. THE TIRE DID NOT EVEN GO FLAT. IT DESTROID BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER FENDER. THE TRUCK THAT I WAS DRIVING IS AN 1994 F250 4X4. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT245/75R 16
2005-06-17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-03-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FTEF25H8RC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING OUR 1994 FORD F250, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS TRUCK WAS USED IN OUR BUSINESS AND WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS ALONG WITH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED IN OUR BUSINESS. WE REALIZE THIS IS NOT A RECALL YEAR, BUT APARENTLY THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
2005-04-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: 1FTHX26H8RK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL FLOWING FROM FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. 1994 FORD F-250 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS HAS CONDITION WHICH OVERFILLS TANK AND CAUSES STEADY FUEL FLOW FROM FILLER CAP. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPLACING BOTH FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLIES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THIS CONDITION IN THIS DATABASE, UNFORTUNATELY THEY ARE SPREAD THROUGH VARYING CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER WARRANTED SAME CONDITION FOR PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR (1993) BUT WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO INQUIRIES REGARDING 1994 MODEL YEAR.*AK
2005-04-09
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-08
- VIN: 1FTHX25H3RK
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION AND PERFERATION OF BRAKE LINE. NO ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME. WAITING FOR RESPONSE AND SUGGESTED ACTION TO BE TAKEN.*AK
2005-04-05
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTHX25GXRK
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK
2005-03-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-17
- VIN: 1FTHX26G0RK
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED PERFORMING POORLY. A LOUD NOTICE FOLLOWED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION. *NM *BF
1994 Ford F-250 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 1994 Ford F-250.
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- 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 05V017 AND 05V388)
2006-05-24
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 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.
2005-09-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
- 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 CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
2001-05-22
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Summary: 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 WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
- Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- 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.
1996-04-16
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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 RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES.
- Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.
- 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 HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.
1994-09-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
- 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 WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
1994-05-25
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Summary: 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 RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
1994-01-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Summary: THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
- Consequence: IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
1993-11-10
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH NONFUNCTIONAL AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULES INTENDED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OVER 8,500 BLS. GVWR.
- Consequence: THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT AND THE AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANTPROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THAT SHOULD ACTIVATE THE AIR BAGSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.
1993-09-24
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN RESULT ININJURY TO THE DRIVER.
- Remedy: INSTALL A REDESIGNED AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR.
Negative 1994 Ford F-250 car reviews
Positive 1994 Ford F-250 car reviews
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The diesel is a great motor. I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any problems with it. It sounds like it's both comfortable and fun to drive. I even heard that you pulled your brother's Chevy (TSK TSK) out of a mudhole in idle! That's impressive!
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Hi there! I noticed that there is a small transmission leak, but other than that, everything seems to be working just fine. It looks like this vehicle has been primarily used for trailer towing.
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Great truck! Although the fuel efficiency isn't the best, it's a full-size truck so who really cares? The power is excellent; it may not be the fastest, but it can pull anything you need it to. I purchased this truck last month with 90k miles and it still runs great with no problems. If I had to suggest an improvement, it would be to bump up the three-speed transmission to four or five, but overall it does everything it was meant to and more.
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I'm so glad I bought this truck! It had previously pulled a 14,000lb trailer every day before I purchased it, and even though I had to rebuild the transmission at 190k, it has been smooth sailing since then. With the peppy 5.8L engine, it can still pull a full size van on the trailer at 65mph without slowing down on hills, and I always get a consistent 14-16 MPG. Although the body is rusty now, the truck still feels new from the driver's seat. I absolutely love my big white beast and think it's a much better truck than my '02 c2500 Chevy. I only wish Ford still made this exact truck!
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You've had this truck for 8 years and counting and it's been great! Your truck has the 7.3L turbo diesel with 190 hp@3000rpm and it's been a great companion.
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Vaughn Marks 2024-11-15
This truck has had some quality issues and engineering problems as a work vehicle. Unfortunately, from day one, the front brakes would stick and Ford was unable to fix them. Additionally, from 40K miles, there were leaks in various places such as the valve guides, main seal, A/C compressor, rear axle, pinion seal, clutch slave cylinder, master cylinder, and a rusted gas tank. The engine bay is cluttered and can be difficult to work on, and the fuel filter is in a challenging spot for replacement. The truck also experiences poor torque from a standing start. There have been other issues that seem to be the result of Ford trying new ideas and materials that didn't work out. However, we appreciate your feedback and will work to improve our products in the future.
Jesse Fay 2024-08-03
The truck is great! Although the mileage is not the best, it more than makes up for it with its impressive power and torque.
Santino Yost 2024-01-24
I purchased this vehicle used with 58k miles on it. It has been reliable so far, but unfortunately, it does not get great gas mileage, only 7-10mpg when empty. Additionally, the power I was expecting from the 460 engine was not quite there. However, I have made some modifications such as adding a K&N filter and a 3