1994 FORD F-350 Problems

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

35 complaints

BRAKE FADE. WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP, PEDAL WILL SINK SLOWLY BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ACTIVE A WARNING LIGHT. IF PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED HARDER VEHICLE WILL ROLL. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS NOT THE FIRST VEHICLE TO DO THIS AND HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE STILL DOES IT TO THIS DAY. MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, STILL NOT FIXED.*AK

Mar 30, 2005

WHILE PULLING A TRAILER LOADED WITH FIRE WOOD, THE BRAKES FAILED AT AN INTERSECTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT NEARLY TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLOW ME DOWN. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT STONG ENOUGH TO STOP ME WHILE LOADED. HAD TO DOWN SHIFT TO STOP. THE BRAKE LINE GOING TO THE REAR AXLE HAD A HOLE IN IT. THE HOLE WAS LOCATED AT ONE ON CLAMPS TO THE FRAME. *AK

Mar 11, 2004

BRAKES WOULD RANDOMLY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DROP,BUT NOT TO FLOOR. WOULD GO THROUGH STOP LIGHTS AND INTERSECTIONS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , IT WAS TEST DRIVEN. MECHANIC REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 20, 2001

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLY THE BRAKES, BRAKES DRAG. WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL, AND CONSUMER TAKES FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL STOP. *AK

Sep 22, 1999

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS CRACKED, AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS HAD THE SEAL BROKEN, AND HAD GREASE ON THE PART WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Aug 17, 1999

+ 30 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

21 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 F-350. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, ALL OF THE SENSORS FAILED AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO WARN HER OF THE FAILURE. THE SENSORS AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DEALER INFORMATION WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,900.

Sep 06, 2007

THE HOMESTEADER 820CT 2000 TRAILER IS BEING TOWED BY THE TRUCK CHAISE LISTED BELOW. THE TRAILERS TIRES ARE CAVING INWARDS AFTER ONLY BEING USED TWICE. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE DOUBLE AXLES BENT. A DMV REPRESENTATIVE WEIGHED THE TRAILER LOADED AND FOUND THAT THE TRAILER WAS UNDER LOADED ,AND THE AXLES WEREN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER AND THE AXLE MANUFACTURERS WERE CONTACTED, BUT PROVIDED NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. INSTEAD, THEY WERE BLAMING EACH OTHER.*AK

Jun 08, 2004

WHEN THE CLUTCH/ SLAVE CYLINDER WENT OUT VEHICLE HAD NO POWER, AND CLUTCH FELL TO FLOOR. ONLY WAY TO STOP VEHICLE WOULD BE TURN KEY OFF.*AK

Sep 04, 2001

THE LEFT REAR AXLE SUPPORT FRAME BRACKET CRACKED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Dec 20, 1999

Crash: 1

TRANMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE IN 75,000 MILES. NOW ON THIRD REBUILD.

Sep 26, 1999

+ 16 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

12 complaints

EXHAUST PIPE GOT SO HOT THAT IT BURNED A HOLE IN FLOORBOARD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED.*AK

Jan 17, 2002

WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING CONSUMER STARTED CHANGING OIL. HIS HAND WAS INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IT WAS STRUCK/CUT, AND BRUISED BY THE FAN. HE FELT THAT PLASTIC CASING THAT PREVENTS ANYTHING FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH ENGINE FAN WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Nov 29, 2001

Injuries: 1

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE EXHAUST TO LEAK, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP, WONT COVER REPAIRS UNDER THEIR WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 10, 2000

THIRD TIME PROBLEM ACCURRED/REPAIRED IN LAST 11 MONTHS. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM WITH BRACKET ASSEMBLY TO WHICH TENSIONER PULLEY IS ATTACHED; ALSO NOTES BELT LENGTH HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A LONGER VERSION. INSPITE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, FORD WILL NOT COVER ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECURRING REPAIR, EITHER CURRENT OR PAST. NET COST OF PREVIOUS REPAIRS: APPROX. $600; BOTH FAILED AT UNDER APPROX 6 MONTHS, BOTH WITH APPROX 15K MILES. CURRENT REPAIR COST: $APPROX $850. SAFETY CONCERN: WHEN PULLEY FAILS, BELT IS THROWN RESULTING IN NO POWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. THERE IS NO WARNING SIGNS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF OCCURS IN HIGH SPEED SITUTATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1999

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPS, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO COME THROUGH THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. *AK

Aug 24, 1998

+ 7 more complaints for this component

STEERING

8 complaints

WHEN DRIVING AT 20 MPH STEERING GEAR BOX BROKE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

Aug 30, 1999

STEERING: TENSIONER PULLEY LOOSE, CAUSIING LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING ON VEHICLE PRIOR TO MANUFACTURER'S RECALL (96B-082). *AK

Sep 16, 1997

SUSPENSION ON FRONT, REPLACEMENT TIE ROD END AND STABLIZER AND DRAG LINK, AFTER THE REPAIR CONTINUE FAIL. *AK

May 09, 1996

UPPER STEERING COLUMN BEARING REPLACED 3 TIMES. *SD

Sep 06, 1995

TENSIONER BELT CAME OFF 5 TIMES. *SKD

May 30, 1995

+ 3 more complaints for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 complaints

The contact owns a 1994 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Nov 17, 2023

F350 FORD SUPERCREW 4X4 7.3 TURBO DIESEL HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 4 DAYS. WIFE COMES OUT OF HOUSE FINDS TRUCK ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CRUISE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. *TR

Nov 28, 2008

Fire: 1

1994 FORD F-350 HAD AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. *KB A RECALL WAS RECEIVED IN REFERNCE TO FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FOR THE CONSUMER'S 1995 F-250 BUT NOT THE 1994 F-350. *NM

Sep 21, 2006

Fire: 1

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT AND DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WIRES. THEN, THE SMOKE STOPPED. *AK

Mar 17, 2005

Fire: 1

VEHICLE'S AIR BY-PASS VALVE IN THE INTAKE STICKS, CAUSING RAPID ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS IS THE 2ND BY-PASS VALVE REPLACED DUE TO THIS CONDITION ON 7.5 ENGINE. *AK

Mar 04, 1997

+ 2 more complaints for this component

TIRES

6 complaints

IN MARCH OF 2014 I PURCHASED A SET OF TIRES FROM TREADWRIGHT TIRES WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME I NOTICED THE SIDE WALLS CRACKING , BEFORE I COULD GET ANY RESPONSE I HAD A BLOW OUT ON MY RIGHT FROM TIRE AT 60 MPH, I WENT THROUGH TWO MORE SETS WITH THE SAME RESULTS OF SIDE WALL CRACKING BUT NO BLOW OUTS I AM NOW ON MY FOURTH SET , THEY ARE A DIFFERENT MODEL TIRE BUT I AM NOW HAVING A BAD VIBRATION SOME WHAT LIKE I HAD JUST BEFORE THE BLOW OUT ON THE FIRST TIRE SET. TREADWRIGHT IS BEING UNRESPONSIVE NOW TO MY WARRANTY CLAIM AND NOT REFUNDING ME THE COST AND SHIPPING OF THE TIRES.

May 15, 2015

TRUCK WAS ALIGNED BY DEALERSHIP, OWNER RETURNED FOR NO IMPROVEMENT, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE WITH TIRES, OWNER WAS TOLD THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS GOING, TIRES ARE GOODYEAR, WRANGLER, P23585R16. *CJ

Dec 05, 2000

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS INSPECTING TIRES AND NOTICED THAT FRONT REAR TIRES WERE BALD, AND THERE WERE CRACKS ALL AROUND THE TIRES TWO OF THE TIRES WERE LEAKING AIR THAT CAUSED FLATS. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE. *AK

Oct 11, 2000

PE00040, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHLE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S OUTSIDE TIRE CAME OFF. TIRE SIZE LT21585R16, DOT # VDOP1WV474. REPLACEMENT TIRE ON A 1994, FORD, F350. FIRESTONE WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK *SLC

Oct 05, 2000

TREAD SEPERATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING TREAD KNOCKED HUB BOLTS OFF AND BENT STEEL RUNNING BOARDS AND KNOCKED MUD FLAP OFF (TIRESIZE: LT235/8516)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT235/8516 )

Oct 04, 2000

Injuries: 1

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

OUR 1994 FORD F-350 WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE ORIGINATING AT THE MASTER CYLINDER TODAY. THERE WAS A SMALL BRAKE FLUID LEAK NOTICED IN THIS AREA THE OTHER DAY; BUT I WAS UNAWARE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUTOFF SWITCH DANGER UNTIL AFTER THE FIRE. I HAVE RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Jul 10, 2005

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL FIRE ON GLOWPLUG WIRIES ENDS. *AK

Oct 19, 2004

Fire: 1

A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 28, 2002

Fire: 1

THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE TOWNIG PACKAGE CAUSING THE SWITCH UNIT BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT KNOB TO GET TOO HOT AND MELT CAUSING A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING WIRE. NLM

Feb 09, 2000

HORN INOPERATIVE. *SD

Sep 29, 1995

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

SINCE PURCHASING VEHICLE PAINT HAS APPEARED TO BE SLIGHTLY FADED. CONSUMER HAS CONSTANTLY WAXED AND POLISHE DVEHICLE, BUT OF NO AVAIL.

Sep 12, 1998

IMPROPER SEALING OF DOOR GASKETS ALLOWING FUMES TO BE EMITTED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TT

Mar 07, 1995

PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS A DEFECT . TT

Mar 06, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

FORMBY FORD IN SILVERTHORN COLORADO DENIED RECALL SERVICE DUE TO TRUCK HAVING SNOW PLOW MOUNTING FRAME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 11, 1995

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 complaints

PER OWNER MANUAL, ENGINE SHOULD HOLD 12 QUARTS OF OIL. A CHANGE WAS MADE TO THE DIP STICK BY THE MANUFACTURER, WHICH INCREASES THE OIL INTAKE TO 14 QUARTS. CONSUMER WASN'T NOTIFIED OF THE CHANGE. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE, DO TO INSIGNIFICANT OIL CONSUMPTION. *PH

Jul 31, 2003

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED A STATEMENT FOR VEHICLE, TSB ON FUEL PUMP AND VAPOR LOCKS. *AK

Apr 23, 2001

THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING HAS PIN HOLES IN IT THAT ARE LEAKING ONTO THE MOTOR. EADELR SAYS THE HOUSING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 12, 1999

WHEELS

2 complaints

LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM AXLE. NAR 07/02/2003 *MR WHEN THE WHEEL AND RIM CAME OFF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND AND SLIDE TO FINAL REST ON THE RIGHT BERM. *NM

Jul 02, 2003

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH THE LUG: NUTS SHEARED OFF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL, RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 18, 1998

SUSPENSION

2 complaints

VEHICLE SHIMMIES VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, DRIVER HAS LOST STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Apr 08, 1996

DEFECTIVE I-BEAM, CAUSING UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. *DSH

Sep 25, 1995

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

CRACKS HAVE ACCUMULATED ON THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK . SIME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL CONDITION DUE TO ADAMAGED VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY. FUEL MAY BESUPPLIED FROM ONE TANK AND SOME OR ALL OF THE UNUSED FUEL MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY OVERFLOW THE FILLER CAP. *AK

Dec 02, 2004

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS DO NOT STAY IN ADJUSTMENT AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. *AK SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE IN POOR CONDITION SINCE PURCHASE. *LA *JB

Nov 19, 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FOR MY 1994 FORD F350 PICKUP TRUCK HAS FAILED FOR THE OFURTH TIME IN FOUR YEARS. THE ENGINE IS A NAVISTAR 7.3 LITER TURBO DIESEL. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS ENGINE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TOLERANCES FOR THE CAM, WHCH DAMAGES THE PUMP.*AK

Aug 09, 2003

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

IN THE PAST 5 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 3 OR MORE TIMES. EACH TIME THE DEALER TELLS ME IT'S JUST A FAULTY PART. I FEEL THAT FORD IS REFUSING TO EXCEPT THE FACT THAT I HAVE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. I PLAN TO CONFRONT THE DEALER ONE MORE TIME BEFORE CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY.

Aug 04, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

CONSUMER HAS HAD MULTIPLE SCARES OF ACCIDENTS PERTAINING TO ANTILOCK BRAKES. IN NOVEMBER OF 2000 CONSUMER TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES, AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. DRUMS/PADS & SHOES HAVE BEEN CHANGED, BUT NO REAL REMEDY. CONSUMERS MECHANIC TOOK A LOOK, AND BACK BRAKES RELEASED. THERE WAS NO CONTROL OVER VEHICLE. FORD WASN'T ASSISTING AT ALL WITH PROBLEM. THEY FEEL THAT CONSUMER WAS DOING SOMETHING FOR BRAKES TO WEAR.*AK

Feb 23, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,SEATS

1 complaint

WHEN DRIVING ALONG AT A SPEED OF 55 THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE AND THEN THERE WAS A VIBRATION, THE ABS BRAKES JUST DON'T SEEM TO WORK. *AK BRAKES CHATTER AND HAVE A FRONT END RUMBLE, CONSUMER FEELS ABS IS NOT SYNCHRONIZED TO GRAB BOTH BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME, BRAKE CABLE CONTINUES TO RUB ON THE LEFT REAR SHOCK, DEALER STATED ASBESTOS LINING IS NOT USED ANYMORE DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS, CAUSING ROTORS TO GLAZE. FRONT BUMPER CAN NOT WITHSTAND A 2.5 COLLISION. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT DOES NOT HOLD AIR PRESSURE, PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAKS AFTER BEING SERVICED THREE TIMES. POOR GAS MILEAGE AND HIGH IDLE, CONSUMER STATES WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK, THE NOZZLE WOULD CLICK OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE TANK WAS FULL. WINDSHILED WIPERS WOULD SKIP AND CHATTER WHILE IN USE. *SLC

Dec 11, 1996

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS INOPERATIVE. *SD

Sep 29, 1995

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

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Where to Find VIN Number on 1994 FORD F-350 for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1994 FORD F-350 have?

The 1994 FORD F-350 currently has 112 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1994 FORD F-350?

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Where does this 1994 FORD F-350 problem data come from?

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How do I report problems with my 1994 FORD F-350?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1994 FORD F-350 VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1994 FORD F-350 reliable?

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