1994 Ford E-250: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear ABS module failed. Causing over pressurization of front brakes resulting in passenger side brake hose separation. So no rear or front brakes! Thank god it happened near my driveway otherwise people could die. I had just reentered drivers seat and released parking brake and engaged brake pedal with 1 foot. Vehicle was stationary pointed in a straight line.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2018
“Our 1994 15 passenger ford van right side van door has the standard lock knob which can be played with by occupant. If the knob is screwed off , the connecting locking mechanism will drop into the door behind the interior panel. When this happens, the door is locked and can not be unlock with key, knob or electric opener. The occupants only way out is over the front seat or over the rear seats and out the tail gate door. This has happened twice and the door panel has to be removed to unlock. Very dangerous and is not child proof. *nlm”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2003
“Had a frontal impact due to failure of steering box, driver's airbag did not deploy, occupant injured. Cause unknown. *ak *ml”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 1998
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“Three michelin tires had tread seperation, replace all 4 tires, miles later 1 blew at 70mph, the tire was badly damanged and could not determine the cause. Again at 24,849 another tire blew.”Owner report · Tires · May 1998
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford e250. The transmission slips gears when driving between 0-55 mph. Also when driving up- hill or down- hill, the transmission will shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for inspection. The torque converter was replaced, and the transmission was rebuilt. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000 the current mileage was over 300,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1997
“ABS brake failure of the front disc brakes, complete loss of brakes due faulty calipers, causing the rotors and pads to wear prematurely. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 1997
“Alb are a danger to driver in wet roads when you go to stop and slide brakes come off it takes to long to come back on . When you need to stop to avoid a accident you can stop faster with out them by pumping brakes when they come off there is nothing you can do. Wait to hit someone till brake come back. Nothing should take the driver away from his car they will get some one killed. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1994
“Oil pan has prematurely rusted within 50,000 miles, causing oil to leak which could result in fire. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
“When key is in ignition built-in interlock causes vehicle not to start. Accourding to manufacturer's card, would need to press on brakes/ shift into neutral, and play or jiggle key in ignition to get vehicle started. Vehicle at times can stall in traffic, and is a safety hazard. Not at dealership.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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 05V017 AND 05V388)
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Ford E-250 reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Ford E-250. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1994 Ford E-250 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.