1994 Ford F-150 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1994 Ford F-150, covering 5,741,613 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Vehicle speed controlReported September 7, 2005 · 4,500,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

Recall number 05V388000 · Recall details

SeatsReported April 16, 1996 · 31,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 96V064000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventionalReported September 7, 1994 · 835,791 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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 number 94V169001 · Recall details

Structure: body: bumpersReported January 2, 1994 · 370,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
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.
Remedy: Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

Recall number 94V018000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported November 10, 1993 · 3,322 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were built with nonfunctional air bag diagnostic modules intended for certain vehicles over 8,500 bls. Gvwr.
Risk: The air bag supplemental restraint and the air bagwarning light will not function. This could result in reduced occupantprotection in the event of a collision that should activate the air bagsupplemental restraint system.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, install the correct air bag diagnostic module.

Recall number 93V184000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported September 24, 1993 · 1,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The design of the air bag diagnostic monitor causes the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is turned to the start position.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bag can result ininjury to the driver.
Remedy: Install a redesigned air bag diagnostic monitor.

Recall number 93V155000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-150 have?

6, covering vehicle speed control, seats and parking brake.

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