Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT
Vehicle speed control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- 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)
Repair progress not yet reported1,200,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V286000
Listed for 1994 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FORD/INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT
Seats
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported31,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V064000
Listed for 1994 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL
Parking brake · conventional
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported835,791 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V169001
Listed for 1994 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Electrical system · ignition · module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
Repair progress not yet reported900 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V101000
Listed for 1994 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
STRUCTURE:BUMPER ASSEMBLY
Structure · body · bumpers
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
Repair progress not yet reported370,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V018000
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Owner complaints (95)
95 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
6involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 95 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 33 | 34.7% |
| Power train | 22 | 23.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 13.7% |
| Steering | 8 | 8.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 8.4% |
| Fuel system | 6 | 6.3% |
| Tires | 6 | 6.3% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 5.3% |
| Structure | 5 | 5.3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2.1% |
How 1994 compares with other F-350 years
Best and worst F-350 years →199039
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39 | 6 |
| 1991 | 31 | 5 |
| 1992 | 52 | 4 |
| 1993 | 101 | 6 |
| 1994 | 95 | 5 |
| 1995 | 134 | 2 |
| 1996 | 130 | 3 |
| 1997 | 155 | 3 |
| 1998 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 | 413 | 12 |
This year (1994)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1994 Ford F-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 06V286000 (vehicle speed control), 96V064000 (seat), 94V169001 (brake), 94V101000 (electrical), 94V018000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Ford F-350 problems?
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (33), Power train (22), Engine and engine cooling (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 F-350 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 1999 the most (413). The 1994 drew 95. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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