1994 Ford E-350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1994 Ford E-350. Newest first.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
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)
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
51 complaints3 involved a crash5 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Driving on interstate at 70 mph with speed control engaged. Truck ahead of me applied brakes. I applied my brakes. Speed control did not disengage. Brake froze in 'high' ('off') position without any brake application. passing gear was engaged and vehicle shot forward. Foot contact with brake or…
Driving on interstate at 70 mph with speed control engaged. Truck ahead of me applied brakes. I applied my brakes. Speed control did not disengage. Brake froze in 'high' ('off') position without any brake application. passing gear was engaged and vehicle shot forward. Foot contact with brake or accelerator did not affect acceleration or shut off speed control. I manually turned off the speed control narrowly avoiding a collision. Tested the system on an open stretch of interstate later in the day and the situation duplicated itself 4 times. Vehicle IS at dealers now for inspection: olathe ford, olathe ks
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Sudden brake hose failure. 1994 ford diesel E350 w/4-wheel ABS. Brake hose failure due to rusted portion of the hose assembly . The area that rusted away IS the crimped connection which joins the rubber hose to the steel fitting at the caliper end of the hose assembly. This rust IS not visible…
Sudden brake hose failure. 1994 ford diesel E350 w/4-wheel ABS. Brake hose failure due to rusted portion of the hose assembly . The area that rusted away IS the crimped connection which joins the rubber hose to the steel fitting at the caliper end of the hose assembly. This rust IS not visible while doing a routine inspection of the brake system because it IS covered by a rubber sleeve. Apparently water/moisture IS collecting under this rubber sleeve and corroding the steel crimped area of the fitting until there IS no more of a secure connection of the rubber hose to the steel , then when the brakes are applied and the fluid IS pressurized in the brake system the rubber hose will blow away from the steel fitting. (Identical failure in nhtsa database may 06, 2002 - toms river, nj). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
When I am driving my 1994 E350 diesel truck, there will be a sudden loss of power steering and brakes resulting in a loss of ability to stop the truck. fortunately, I was traveling at a slow speed with plenty of clearance ahead of me and was able to pull the truck off the road and have it…
When I am driving my 1994 E350 diesel truck, there will be a sudden loss of power steering and brakes resulting in a loss of ability to stop the truck. fortunately, I was traveling at a slow speed with plenty of clearance ahead of me and was able to pull the truck off the road and have it towed in to a mechanic shop. so far the serpentine belt has been replaced, a new tensioner installed, and a new idler put in. unfortunately, the problem persists and IS very dangerous. I see that a recall was issued # 9610030000 by nhtsa for 1994 ford econoline E350 trucks with serpentine belt problems and that the ford dealers have agreed to remedy the problem. when I call ford, they say that my vin# IS not among those that were recalled. this IS the 3RD time I have lost power steering and brakes due to a serpentine belt malfunction. I believe that more vehicles manufactured that year should be included in the recall. *Tr
- Tires
Was driving down highway when suddenly there was a loud and noticeable vibration in van. took van to sears service center in las cruces. mechanic advised that one of the tires was coming apart from inside out. tire had a very noticeable weave pattern. was able to drive. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
1994 E350 caught on fire. *ts a mechanic told the consumer the truck had a bad water pump and that was the cause of the fire. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
1994 ford E350, cruise control was inoperative. *Kb after taking delivery of the vehicle, the consumer drove it directly to an authorized ford dealership for and initial inspection. the technician confirmed that the cruise control was not working and doubted his ability to get it repaired under…
1994 ford E350, cruise control was inoperative. *Kb after taking delivery of the vehicle, the consumer drove it directly to an authorized ford dealership for and initial inspection. the technician confirmed that the cruise control was not working and doubted his ability to get it repaired under the vehicle's extended warranty, since it appeared to have been inoperative at the time of purchase. for several days the consumer attempted to contact the sales dealer. messages were left but none of the calls were returned. the consumer finally spoke with the owner of the dealer who repudiated the extended warranty and boasted that he had the consumer's initial on three separate documents that the vehicle was sold as-is. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Repair shop informed the consumer that wires melted on the tank'; the problem was not yet resolved.*ak *tc
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Tires
There are metal lines positioned over the left rear tire. the debris and water from the road caused these metal lines to rust and leak, causing antifreeze to drop onto the tire. the consumer IS concerned that the antifreeze could cause the tires to lose traction while driving. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When trying to stop abruptly antilock brake system takes over which causes the vehicle to lose brake power. the dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Actually the complaint IS in regard to a near miss condition while driviing my 1994 damon ultrasport (ford E350) motor home. While reurning from vacation I noticed that the steering on the front of my motorhome was loose and as I was passed by a tractor trailer rig in iowa on interstate 80 the wind…
Actually the complaint IS in regard to a near miss condition while driviing my 1994 damon ultrasport (ford E350) motor home. While reurning from vacation I noticed that the steering on the front of my motorhome was loose and as I was passed by a tractor trailer rig in iowa on interstate 80 the wind turbulance caused my vehicle steering to be very erratic. I took the vehicle in for a service call and explained the problem to the service mechanic at monticello ford. They inspected the vehichle and said the top ball joints were worn approximately an 1/8". Ford said the tolerance IS 1/4' and my warranty will not fix the problem. The problem has been described as memory steering by the mechanic. In the absence of warranty coverage for an $800 repair, he recommended replacing the the steering dampener to see if it helps mitigate the problem. It seemed to reduce the problem but has not eliminated it. He does not recommend a front end alignment with the ball joints being so loose. He also mentioned he does not understand why ford specifies a 1/4" when chrysler specifies 1/16" were limits on the ball joints. My complaint IS that ford has a specification that IS not realistic and puts the lives of their van and motorhomes drivers and passengers at risk epspecially on freeways where drivers go 70-75mph in semi rigs causing vehicles near them to be in jepardy IS their steering IS as loose as ford allows.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust manifold failed due to excessive heat and the type of material used, the consumer IS requesting that the manufacturer pay for at least half the bill for the failed component. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel pressure regulator IS not working properly. Regulator was supposed to read at a very low number, but when vehicle stopped working, it was reading at 90 lbs. Contacted dealer. *Ak consumer states the regulator IS supposed to regulate pressure to 35 psi. Vehicle was still drive able, but was running very rich due to regulator malfunction. *yh
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit · Steering › Column
While adjusting tilt mechanism for steering column wiring harness separated, resulting in a loss of brake lights/ turn signals, and the hazard lights. dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation. *Ak
- Tires
In the last 2,000 miles, I have had 3 tires separate and blow out. *Ak (tiresize: lt225/75r1)
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Consumer states when he returned to vehicle, he noticed that headlights were on, when he opened the door the light switch was on IS off position, and at that time, that IS when he noticed smoke coming from the steering column, consumer disconnected the battery which stopped the smoke, consumer removed the malfunctioned switch that shorted out, and has since replaced the switch.*jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
During a trip in august of 2000 I had the right rear tire tread separated in doing so it took out the floor/cabinet/wiring/ exhaust/ fender, and flares, etc.then again on 6/08/01 within 150 miles, I lost 3 more tires due to tread separation. This time it could have been serious,when tread separated…
During a trip in august of 2000 I had the right rear tire tread separated in doing so it took out the floor/cabinet/wiring/ exhaust/ fender, and flares, etc.then again on 6/08/01 within 150 miles, I lost 3 more tires due to tread separation. This time it could have been serious,when tread separated it took out the holding tank along with the fuel tank fill tube and vent tube. If anything it would have sparked the whole thing could have gone up in flames.these were at speeds of 65mph and under and on some very hot days.all tires had around 11/32 of tread left on them.i'am very concerned that this could happen to someone else and cause some injury or death. *ak (tiresize: 225/75r16)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Owner has a fleet of 22 1994-1995 vehicles that are starting to show a high rate of failures of the upper brake shoe anchor IS breaking out of the backing plate, this causes the brake shoes to contact the outboard face of the brake drum, which can also cause damage to the wheel cylinder and cause brake failure. *slc
- Tires
Tread seperation at high speed causing considerable damage to wheel well and fender (dot number: md11amhv 4 tiresize: lt245/7r16)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS warning light illuminates intermittently. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tire started tread delamination. An 8 inch strip peeled away from the tire. I stopped, changed to the spare, and the next day replaced all the running tires with michelin tires. The spare IS still from the original set of firestone. (Dot number: vnii8ia tiresize: lt245/75r1)
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
3 transmission failures, technical service bulletin #95-11-11 shows failure of transmission due to defective driveshaft. Driveshaft must be replaced with a special redesigned driveshaft only available from ford. This new driveshaft has been replaced and it seems to have fixed the problem. Improper and faulty design from the beginning according to technical service bulletin.
- Interior lighting
Interior light(dome) housing area IS dark coming from the light bulb of overheating.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Hydraulic clutch cylinder failed 3 times because of too small slave cylinder. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes vibrated due to cracked rotors and pads, after repair within 200 miles the motorhome experienced the same problems. *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
When traveling fan belt fell off pulley, causing complete loss of power steering and brakes. Also, two years ago recall omp96b82 was issued concerning the same problem, recall repair work was done. however, problem has occurred again. Vehicle currently at dealer awating repairs. *ak *ML
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.
- 3055240Unknown
- 615514Subject regarding engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement.
- 615427This bulletin states that replacement under warranty of certain specified components on any 7.3L dit diesel vehicle, requires that the replaced component be returned with the appropriate year diesel engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement.
- 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.
- 609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine.
- 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.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 52793When the air cleaner IS being replaced, the drain mechanism on the bottom of the air cleaner case IS to be cleaned of obstructions.
- 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
- 50952Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0L or 7.5L engine.
- 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.
- 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.
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