1994 Ford F-Super Duty: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline; the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1997
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford f super duty. The contact stated that his vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v553000 (electrical system: software) and ford recall number 07s57. He has replaced three cam sensors in his vehicle since it was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 146,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2005
“In both cases the motorhome lost its ability to stop this motorhome. I was able to slow down and avoid serious problems. After the components cooled down the system went back to working. I have had the brakes checked and no problems were discovered. I have talked to ford and have not gotten any help.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2002
“Ohio police report. Motorhome was pulling a halfton pickup when the right rear tire blew out (tire information unknown) and caught on fire burning the right side of the motorhome causing damage throughout motorhome interior. Fire department responded to the scene and the fire department extinguished the fire. *tt”Owner report · Tires · May 2002
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“All f -superdutys with the 7.3l diesel motors front end shaking violently the front wheels on these vehicles start shaking violently back and forth, when you apply the brake pedal when this is going on it gets worse and eventually will result in a crash. All ford superdutys that I have driven do this at speeds of 40-70 mph the only way to get this to stop shaking is to come almost to a complete stop and then start again. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 1999
“Motor home lost power three times before and fuel filters were replaced. This dealer recognized the problem and replaced fuel pump. Each time the vehicle would recover power if left to cool down over 6 hours.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 1999
“While drving the motor home the engine quit which caused the motor home to stall. Mechanic stated the fuel pump was producing low pressure. The fuel pump has been replaced. Please describe details. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 1998
“Cruise control was set on 55 mph, applied brakes to disengage, did not work . Pushed harder on brake, instead of disengaging, it started to accelerate. In order to disengage the cruise control had to manually push the on and off button, that was the only way. *ak consumer states cruise control works correctly now. Brake switch wad replaced. *slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 1997
“When driving vehicle applied brakes, had complete loss of effectiveness; a smell of overheating; could stop vehicle by applying parking emergency brake. Fluid in the brake line had overheated. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1996
“Brake switch failed. This brakes switch has too much responsibility: brake lights, shift interlock (prevents shifting from park if switches is broken), and cruise control kick down. Careful internal inspection suggests very poor design. *et”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 1996
“Engine failed due to failure of the recall component, however owner not notified prior to damage. (97s92). Egr tube. (mjs)”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
Recalls - 2 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Ford F-Super Duty reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Ford F-Super Duty. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1994 Ford F-Super Duty have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve). 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.