Vehicle was taken in for service due to brake failure & noticed the ball joints were loose.
1994 Ford Econoline: brake failure
6 of the 124 complaints about the 1994 Ford Econoline describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
- 19992
- 19973
- 19962
- 19956
- 19946
- 19931
- 19924
- 19903
What owners say
This van would be considered a lemon if all of this happened within two years. First the door lock fell out, then the rearview mirror fell off, then the wrong fuse size had been installed and the the car could not started and all electrical systems failed. This all happened in the first year of ownership. After that all the ball joints had to be replaces the following year. After that the brakes failed due to too light a duty brake being installed on a conversion van. In 1998 the transmission started to go out, it has not completely gone out yet. It shudders on light to moderate acceleration. The dealer says it is probably the thrust converter. In june 1999 the fuel pump went out. The dealer said that it had been improperly installed at the factory because of corrosion. The car pump went out on a two lane 6% grade going down hill causing the power steering and brakes to practically fail do to no power. The courtesy lights have now failed and we are unable to turn any of them on. We are worried about an electrical fire due to the short. We want ford to offer to pay for fixing these items. There are many service bulletins regarding all of these things.
Traveling approximately 20 MPH on a surface street I prepared to stop at a traffic light. Suddenly the engine went into a fast accelleration. I could hear the engine racing while accellerating. I attempted to brake but the brakes failed. Accelleration was continuing. I shifted to park in order to stop the van. This saved me from crashing. The van was drivable and so I drove home because it was evening. I am afraid to drive it and will not do so until it is checked out completely. I understand that damage may have been sustained because of the method of stopping it.
Brakes failed.
Applied brakes, they grabbed shortly, then pedal went to the floor, causing an accident. Tt
Brake system failure, excessive wear drums and rotors, intermittent loss of brakes. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-WHEEL anti-lock braking systems (4WABS) due to...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Final stage manufacturers will be informed of this condition and provided with parts and instructions necessary to correct this situation.
Recall number 93V194000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Ford Econoline brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Ford Econoline?
6 of 124 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Econoline (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Econoline?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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