How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Econoline have?

The 1994 Ford Econoline has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1994 Ford Econoline has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1994 Ford Econoline?

Of 164 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1994 Ford Econoline Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Ford Econoline has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,431,194 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 08V051000 2008-02-04 225,000 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

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)

INTERIOR LIGHTING 94V128000 1994-07-11 6,088 affected

Defect

THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.

Consequence

THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.

PARKING BRAKE 93V194000 1993-11-23 106 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

WHEELS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints164

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Seat belt not pulling out e40d trans starts out going in 3ed gear”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2021-01-27

“Seat belt not pulling out e40d trans starts out going in 3ed gear”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2021-01-27

“Seat belt not pulling out e40d trans starts out going in 3ed gear”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2021-01-27

“While pulling out of a parking space turn wheel to left hard at loud cracking sound as if something was breaking. Stopped got out and looked under and noticed a bolt pulled through and broke the frame where the bottom bolt was. Grabbed the other two and they pulled right out and we're snapped off.…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2014-11-24

“While pulling out of a parking space turn wheel to left hard at loud cracking sound as if something was breaking. Stopped got out and looked under and noticed a bolt pulled through and broke the frame where the bottom bolt was. Grabbed the other two and they pulled right out and we're snapped off.…”

STEERING · reported 2014-11-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. The contact stated that the exterior lighting failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the multi-function turn signal switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH · reported 2014-07-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. The contact stated that the exterior lighting failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the multi-function turn signal switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-07-02

“You don't have the nineties! What's with that? I'd like to look to see if the car I have was ever recalled before I bought it”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2014-02-20