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1994 Ford F Super Duty problems

The most common problem on the 1994 Ford F Super Duty is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical F Super Duty model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
20
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
113
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1994 Ford F Super Duty problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    6
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Engine
    2

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    6
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Lights
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)Reported November 13, 1997 · 64,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Risk
Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the egr tube.

Recall number 97V209000 · 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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Ford F Super Duty 113

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 113 bulletins for the 1994 Ford F Super Duty

What 1994 Ford F Super Duty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Engine · 146,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford f super duty. The contact stated that his vehicle should be included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v553000 (electrical system: software) and ford recall number 07s57. He has replaced three cam sensors in his vehicle since it was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 146,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Acceleration · 1,500 miles · NY

While driving during hot summer months the vehicle could be moving 50-60 MPH when the vehicle speed would suddenly drop to about 40 MPH then back to 60 MPH. The dealer replaced the transmission and changed the oil and filter every year but failure still occurred. *ak *cb

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Brakes · CA

In both cases the motorhome lost its ability to stop this motorhome. I was able to slow down and avoid serious problems. After the components cooled down the system went back to working. I have had the brakes checked and no problems were discovered. I have talked to ford and have not gotten any help.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Tires · GA · fire

Ohio police report. Motorhome was pulling a halfton pickup when the right rear tire blew out (tire information unknown) and caught on fire burning the right side of the motorhome causing damage throughout motorhome interior. Fire department responded to the scene and the fire department extinguished the fire.

Filed Oct 5, 2001 · Suspension · CA

All f -superdutys with the 7.3l diesel motors front end shaking violently the front wheels on these vehicles start shaking violently back and forth, when you apply the brake pedal when this is going on it gets worse and eventually will result in a crash. All ford superdutys that I have driven do this at speeds of 40-70 MPH the only way to get this to stop shaking is to come almost to a complete stop and then start again.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel pump in the middle of a busy road-could not push motorhome-finally started.

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Brakes, Visibility · NY

The front left and right calipers do not release as necessary to stop vehicle. The brake fluid temperature reaches an extremely high temperature which is causing the calipers to not release. These brakes have been completely rebuilt with new parts and taken apart again to re-lubricate in hopes of a successful repair. Documentation available. Thermopane window seals have become defective as they leak (condensation forms between panes of glass) company (fleetwood corp.) refused replacement based on shape of the corners of the glass. 7 out of 9 windows are affected including driver's window which is absolutely necessary to operate vehicle/ the remaining windows are througout the coach (except for windshield). A definite safety concern. Dealer agreed they needed replacing, fleetwood declined.

Filed Dec 20, 2000 · Fuel system · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 1, 1999 · Fuel system · FL

Motor home lost power three times before and fuel filters were replaced. This dealer recognized the problem and replaced fuel pump. Each time the vehicle would recover power if left to cool down over 6 hours.

Filed Mar 22, 1999 · Suspension · WA

Traveling north on I-5, south of orland, the road turned rough and I hit a depression (not a chuck-hole) with the right front wheel. The vehicle went into an uncontrollable front-end shimmy, a very violent action, and I had to grab the wheel with both hands to prevent it from moving rapidly from side to side. The action felt like a major suspension component had failed. Or, like a tire was coming loose or about to be forced from the steel wheel. The coach was shaking wildely, and I felt that I had no control. This action continued until the coach came to a complete stop. I immediately inspected the front-end and lug nuts, then left the freeway. The next day, I had the suspension checked at a truck stop in corning, ca. The original stabilizer seemed to have considerable resistance, but was replaced. The mechanic found evidence that the large stabilizer bar had recently moved. This shimmy action felt like it was self-perpetuating -- like the tire was moving in the opposite direction that the steering pump was demanding.

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Questions about the 1994 Ford F Super Duty

Is the 1994 Ford F Super Duty reliable?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1994 Ford F Super Duty, fewer than a typical F Super Duty model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1994 Ford F Super Duty?

Brakes, with 6 complaints. Next is fuel system (5).

How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F Super Duty have?

2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and structure.

What year does the Ford F Super Duty have bad brakes?

The Ford F Super Duty model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (25 complaints) and 2000 (10 complaints).

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