Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Ford F-350

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 126 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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 96V064000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
31,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-16
Owners notified
1996-05-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169001

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
835,791
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-07
Owners notified
1994-12-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V101000

Electrical system: ignition: module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
900
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-25
Owners notified
1994-07-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V018000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
370,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-02
Owners notified
1994-02-18

Defect description

THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.

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 slip16299,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission10145,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys6—
Power train: clutch assembly6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Vehicle speed control6—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum4—
Tires: tread/belt4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Structure: body: door2—
Tires2260,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2150,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1100,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior114,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.