1994 Ford F-250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
69 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 69 complaints (10.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 20.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 7.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 7.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 5.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 7; Electrical System: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Suspension:Front: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 46 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 14; 1996: 10; 2000: 8; 2001: 6; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 11; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2014: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10116677 · 2005-04-09 (April 9, 2005)
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION AND PERFERATION OF BRAKE LINE. NO ACTION TAKEN AT THIS TIME. WAITING FOR RESPONSE AND SUGGESTED ACTION TO BE TAKEN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 126,162 miles reported. Look up ODI 10116677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10213375 · 2008-01-02 (January 2, 2008)
1. THE VEHICLE'S "CHECK BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS IMMEDIATELY EXAMINED BY A LOCAL SHOP. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS NOTED AS BEING LOW AND THE SYSTEM WAS TOPPED OFF. THE LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED AND REMAINED EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INFREQUENTLY FOR TWO MONTHS AND OTHERWISE PARKED AT A STORAGE LOT NEAR SPOKANE, WA. 2. AFTER BEING PARKED FOR SIX DAYS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE FIRE. A TRAILER PARKED NEXT TO IT ALSO SUFFERED EXTENSIVE F…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,123 miles reported. Look up ODI 10213375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 873822 · 2000-10-25 (October 25, 2000)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FIRST TIME AT 127,000 AND SECOND TIME AT 195,000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 873822 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 875083 · 2000-11-16 (November 16, 2000)
TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND A CERTIFED MECHANIC PUT IN A REBUILD TRANSMISSION IN JUNE. NOW IN NOVEMBER TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN. VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN GOING UP A HILL, IT FELT LIKE IT JUMPING OUT OF GEAR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 875083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10116910 · 2005-04-14 (April 14, 2005)
FUEL FLOWING FROM FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. 1994 FORD F-250 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS HAS CONDITION WHICH OVERFILLS TANK AND CAUSES STEADY FUEL FLOW FROM FILLER CAP. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPLACING BOTH FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLIES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF THIS CONDITION IN THIS DATABASE, UNFORTUNATELY THEY ARE SPREAD THROUGH VARYING CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER WARRANTED SAME CONDITION FOR PREVIOUS MODEL YEAR (1993) BUT WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO INQUIRIES REGARDING 1994 MODEL YEAR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10116910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10630448 · 2014-09-03 (September 3, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT FUEL TANK WOULD EXTRACT FUEL FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10142151 · 2005-11-07 (November 7, 2005)
CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT F250 CATCHING ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** UPDATED 11/7/2005 - THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME TYPE OF SWITCH IN HIS FORD F250 THAT IS BEING RECALLED ON THE FORD F150. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE A WIRING DIAGRAM TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT HIS VEHICLE IS SAFE. *NM UPDATED 01/23/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10142151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 977813 · 1996-01-18 (January 18, 1996)
STEERING BOX BOLTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 977813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 979893 · 1996-02-29 (February 29, 1996)
THE 8 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SUSPENSION TO THE FRAME CAME OFF, CAUSING ERRATIC AND LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 979893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507181 · 1996-08-06 (August 6, 1996)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507181 at NHTSA ↗