Dt: the contact stated pickup truck was placed in the garage, and in the early morning he discovered the house was on fire along with the truck. He called the fire department immediately. The fire caused significant damage to the house. The vehicle was totaled. The insurance investigator determined that the fire was caused by automatic transmission :control module (PCM). There were no previous problems associated with the vehicle.
1994 Ford F-150 transmission problems
56 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 93,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 56
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 93,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission27
- Clutch assembly6
- Automatic transmission: torque converter5
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)3
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)3
- Driveline: universal joint2
- Driveline: driveshaft2
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford F-150 transmission
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Efod transmission - 3rd one currently installed, along with second control module. Radiator separated at tank side joints causing leaks. Idler and tension pulleys failed. Tires were originally firestones- two high speed blowouts before it became national news. Replaced A/C compressor in first year of ownership. Second clock mech. Installed in steeering wheel, caused loss of airbag, horn, cruise control when it went out both times. Replaced u-joints. Front brake rotors warp every 20,000 miles. Replaced failed mass air sensor and coolant temp. Sensor. Replaced cruise control module.
Cruise control doesn't activate. No activation light when on switch depressed. Already had to change out the clocking mechanism, cost $300.00+. Now get an intermittent airbag light, horn is sporadic. Also on 3rd transmission due to that defective efod transmission. Haven't towed anything. Piece of crap. I'll never buy another ford.
While shifting the gears the clutch failed to move on its own. A loud banging noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clutch needed to be replaced to the solenoid switch.
Problem relates to the bushing in the clutch pedal linkage. It fails without warning while shifting the transmission. It not only acts as the lubricating bushing in the linkage, but also the keeper that holds the clutch pedal linkage together where it joins the actuating rod of the clutch master cylinder. The first time that it failed, and all subsequent times, the clutch pedal drops to the floor, leaving the driver with no way to shift using the clutch. If the vehicle is moving and the operator knows how to perform a shift without the clutch pedal, the vehicle can be driven to a safe location. Otherwise, one is left at the place that it came apart, wondering how to connect the linkage together so that the vehicle can be shifted. To correct the problem, a replacement bushing is required. It snaps into the loop of the clutch master cylinder rod, which then snaps onto the clutch pedal linkage. This has happened approximately 6 times during the 10 years that I've owned the vehicle, the first time at about 3 years of age. Then approximately every 18 to 24 months. Today the bushing broke that I replaced abouth 3 months ago. I now always carry a new spare bushing. I put in the spare bushing, and after about 4 shifts, the new bushing began to fail. A piece cracked off. I have the most recently replaced bushing if needed for research.
The cruise control deactivation switch caught on fire under the hood while the vehicle was parked. The fire was fueled by brake fluid and all damage was confine to the cruise control deactivation switch. The fire was extinguished by the driver. The torque converter locked up. *cb
Consumer noticed vehicle would not shift into park. Consumer would have to use park brake.
Transmission shifts very hard when coming out of first gear.
I have had the transmission serviced 4 times. Each time temperarily fixing the problem. Now the transmission has I guess failed completely.
Transmission will shift hard in second gear. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Questions about the 1994 Ford F-150 transmission
Does the 1994 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Ford F-150, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford F-150 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 93,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford F-150 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad transmission?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (1,346 complaints), 2018 (1,022 complaints) and 2011 (830 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford F-150 problems
Brakes 147Fuel system 112Airbags 94Electrical 88Acceleration 76Engine 55Suspension 41Tires 40Body 33Steering 20Visibility 15Seats 13Lights 9Seat belts 9Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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