Rear ABS module failed. Causing over pressurization of front brakes resulting in passenger side brake hose separation. So no rear or front brakes! Thank god it happened near my driveway otherwise people could die. I had just reentered drivers seat and released parking brake and engaged brake pedal with 1 foot. Vehicle was stationary pointed in a straight line.
The worst 1994 Ford E-250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes3
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Locks1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes3
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
- Risk
- 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)
Recall number 06V286000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report is included.
EA95012
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Ford E-250 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes, if used in mud,...
- Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Subject regarding tire balance hint
- Information on super duty models with 7.3L diesel engines exhibiting rough idle / miss condition
- Some super duty vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel engines may exhibit 4X4 lights on, 4X4 inoperative and / or...
- Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power
- Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition
- Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition
1994 Ford E-250 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6‑cyl | RWD | 11-12 | 13-15 | 12-13 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
What 1994 Ford E-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford e250. The transmission slips gears when driving between 0-55 MPH. Also when driving up- hill or down- hill, the transmission will shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for inspection. The torque converter was replaced, and the transmission was rebuilt. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000 the current mileage was over 300,000.
Alb are a danger to driver in wet roads when you go to stop and slide brakes come off it takes to long to come back on . When you need to stop to avoid a accident you can stop faster with out them by pumping brakes when they come off there is nothing you can do. Wait to hit someone till brake come back. Nothing should take the driver away from his car they will get some one killed.
Our 1994 15 passenger ford van right side van door has the standard lock knob which can be played with by occupant. If the knob is screwed off , the connecting locking mechanism will drop into the door behind the interior panel. When this happens, the door is locked and can not be unlock with key, knob or electric opener. The occupants only way out is over the front seat or over the rear seats and out the tail gate door. This has happened twice and the door panel has to be removed to unlock. Very dangerous and is not child proof.
Three michelin tires had tread seperation, replace all 4 tires, miles later 1 blew at 70mph, the tire was badly damanged and could not determine the cause. Again at 24,849 another tire blew.
When key is in ignition built-in interlock causes vehicle not to start. Accourding to manufacturer's card, would need to press on brakes/ shift into neutral, and play or jiggle key in ignition to get vehicle started. Vehicle at times can stall in traffic, and is a safety hazard. Not at dealership.
Right front tire failed damaged fender and side view mirror (dot number: w2co1px037 tiresize: 255/70/r16)
Oil pan has prematurely rusted within 50,000 miles, causing oil to leak which could result in fire. Please give any further details.
Had a frontal impact due to failure of steering box, driver's airbag did not deploy, occupant injured. Cause unknown. *ak
Abs brake failure of the front disc brakes, complete loss of brakes due faulty calipers, causing the rotors and pads to wear prematurely.
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Questions about the 1994 Ford E-250
Is the 1994 Ford E-250 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1994 Ford E-250, 1.4 times a typical E-250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Ford E-250?
Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford E-250 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 1994 Ford E-250 get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Ford E-250 range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 11-12 city and 13-15 highway.
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