Model year record

1994 Ford Econoline

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 164 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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)

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V128000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
6,088
Reported to NHTSA
1994-07-11
Owners notified
1994-07-08

Defect description

THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.

Safety risk

THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V194000

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
106
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-23
Owners notified
1994-01-21

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION FORCE FOR A FOOT OPERATED CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 POUNDS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON A 30% GRADE. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL AND A WIRE HARNESS MAY INCREASE THE NEEDED PEDAL FORCE TO GREATER THAN 125 POUNDS TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON THE 30% GRADE.

Safety risk

THE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FOOT PEDAL AND THE WIREHARNESS MAY NOT ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO FULLY SET. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THEVEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, IT MAY ROLL, CAUSING A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURERS WILL BE INFORMED OF THIS CONDITION AND PROVIDED WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS NECESSARY TO CORRECT THIS SITUATION.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1740,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9136,000 mi
Air bags: frontal8—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)672,000 mi
Wheels6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine5200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Engine and engine cooling493,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Electrical system: horn3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Steering3165,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm3—
Tires374,800 mi
Electrical system2146,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring293,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: rear/other260,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Structure2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal260,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2—
Air bags1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Equipment1—
Exterior lighting122,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch122,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1192,000 mi
Steering: column140,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1150,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: multi piece1—

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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