1994 Ford E-250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Ford E-250. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
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)
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
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.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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…
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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. *nm
- Latches/locks/linkages
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…
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. *nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
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.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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.*ak
- Unknown or other
Right front tire failed damaged fender and side view mirror (dot number: w2co1px037 tiresize: 255/70/r16)
- Air bags › Frontal
Had a frontal impact due to failure of steering box, driver's airbag did not deploy, occupant injured. cause unknown. *ak *ML
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pan has prematurely rusted within 50,000 miles, causing oil to leak which could result in fire. Please give any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
ABS brake failure of the front disc brakes, complete loss of brakes due faulty calipers, causing the rotors and pads to wear prematurely. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Front left wheel fell off, upper spindle bolt broke. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report IS included.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 6092006Subject regarding tire balance hint.
- 3055505Unknown
- 617963Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes, if used in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions.
- 615386Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition.
- 615371Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power.
- 615368Some super duty vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel engines may exhibit 4X4 lights on, 4X4 inoperative and / or multiple gem codes.
- 615367Information on super duty models with 7.3L diesel engines exhibiting rough idle / miss condition.
- 615165Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks.
- 615162Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition.
- 615155Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition.
- 615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition.
- 615151Information on vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss.
- 613195Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message.
- 613183Repeat message regarding a stall on decel condition.
- 613141Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition.
- 613103Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting a lack of power.
- 613086Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition.
- 607727Dtc's p1211/1212 icp pressure higher/lower than expected.
- 607708Vehicle stalls/quits while driving.
- 607157Vehicle stalls upon acceleration.
- 607148Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost
- 607139Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start.
- 607132Repeat message, no change- rough idle/miss.
- 606839Addressing tire balance hints.
- 603518Cold engine upper knock/tick.
- 603516Concerns with external oil leaks.
- 603506Excessive white smoke. Verify glow plug operation by performing glow plug system operation check on the hard start/no start diagnostic sheet.
- 602152Hotline contact ID number on oasis. A nine digit contact number IS attached to the oasis information when a vin and symptom code IS entered into oasis.
- 602151Information regarding the hotline survey.
- 52793When the air cleaner IS being replaced, the drain mechanism on the bottom of the air cleaner case IS to be cleaned of obstructions.
- 50440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds.
- 50415Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibrations for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart.
- 50356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement.
- 45786A/c system shutting off from high system pressures or lack of cooling at idle.
- 45752Rough idle or miss may be due to loose injector hold down bolt.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 45084Vibration - driveline vibration at highway speeds - extention housing seal leakage.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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