CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Ford Econoline has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 11 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35 reports).
1994 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 1994 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 124 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Wheels | 8 |
| Structure | 7 |
What owners report
seat belt not pulling out e40d trans starts out going in 3ed gear
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE TURN WHEEL TO LEFT HARD AT LOUD CRACKING SOUND AS IF SOMETHING WAS BREAKING. STOPPED GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER AND NOTICED A BOLT PULLED THROUGH AND BROKE THE FRAME WHERE THE BOTTOM BOLT WAS. GRABBED THE OTHER TWO AND THEY PULLED RIGHT OUT AND WE'RE SNAPPED OFF. HAD TO GET ANOTHER GEARBOX PUT ON WITH ALL THREE BOLTS AND 4 DAYS LATER WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT HARD LOUD POP AND LOOKED AND TOP RIGHT BOLT WAS SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. STEERING WAS WAY LOOSER AND MADE IT TO MY DESTINATION. NEXT MORNING TRIED TO PULL OUT OF PARKING SPACE AND LOUD POP ONCE AGAIN. THIS TIME THE GEARBOX WAS HANGING ALL THE WAY OFF. STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT TURNING BUT WHEELS W
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 10/8/14*CN UPDATED 3/24/2015 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE STEERING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
YOU DON'T HAVE THE NINETIES! WHAT'S WITH THAT? I'D LIKE TO LOOK TO SEE IF THE CAR I HAVE WAS EVER RECALLED BEFORE I BOUGHT IT
1994 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 1994 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 Ford Econoline: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Interior Lighting; Parking Brake:Conventional. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Econoline?
Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35), Engine And Engine Cooling (16), Steering (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Ford Econoline has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.