How many recalls does the 1994 Ford F-150 have?

The 1994 Ford F-150 has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1994 Ford F-150 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 F-150?

Of 908 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1994 Ford F-150 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Ford F-150 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,741,613 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 908 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 2005-09-07 4,500,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE…

SEATS 96V064000 1996-04-16 31,000 affected

Defect

THE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE POWER LUMBAR FEATURE ON THE SEAT IS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SUPPORT WIRES. THE SUPPORT WIRES ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE INSULATION HARNESS RESULTING IN A HIGH RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGH THE SUPPORT WIRES.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: OVER HEATING OF THE SUPPORT WIRES COULD RESULT, AND MELTING, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLE IGNTION OF THE SURROUNDING MATERIALS COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEATS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DRIVER SEAT WIRE HARNESS WILL BE COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE TUBING, WRAPPED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.

PARKING BRAKE 94V169001 1994-09-07 835,791 affected

Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE…

STRUCTURE 94V018000 1994-01-02 370,000 affected

Defect

THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence

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.

AIR BAGS 93V184000 1993-11-10 3,322 affected

Defect

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH NONFUNCTIONAL AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULES INTENDED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES OVER 8,500 BLS. GVWR.

Consequence

THE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT AND THE AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT WILL NOT FUNCTION. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANTPROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THAT SHOULD ACTIVATE THE AIR BAGSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE CORRECT AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

AIR BAGS 93V155000 1993-09-24 1,500 affected

Defect

THE DESIGN OF THE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR CAUSES THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR IS SLAMMED WHILE THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE START POSITION.

Consequence

INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAN RESULT ININJURY TO THE DRIVER.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR.

Complaints by component

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

AIR BAGS

128

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

3825

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

301

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2104

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

213

Total complaints908

What owners report

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

“A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2021-03-09

“The contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the rear brakes locked up. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crossed three lanes. The contact stated he bumped the curb which caused the vehicle to stop. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-10-28

“September 13th I got into a small accident. I was pulling my trailer and my truck ran into a concrete barrier. Just right side was minor. Truck jump on top on a angle. I was freaking out could not get the seat belt off. Somebody had to cut it. Im glad I wasnt burning in the truck. I love these 94…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2020-09-13

“September 13th I got into a small accident. I was pulling my trailer and my truck ran into a concrete barrier. Just right side was minor. Truck jump on top on a angle. I was freaking out could not get the seat belt off. Somebody had to cut it. Im glad I wasnt burning in the truck. I love these 94…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-09-13

“Truck just went up in flames ,next to my house. Started on drivers side and burnt from seats to the front bumper burning the windshield dash and the engine. Total loose.the truck was parked and not running.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2020-06-13

“Truck just went up in flames ,next to my house. Started on drivers side and burnt from seats to the front bumper burning the windshield dash and the engine. Total loose.the truck was parked and not running.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-06-13

“Truck just went up in flames ,next to my house. Started on drivers side and burnt from seats to the front bumper burning the windshield dash and the engine. Total loose.the truck was parked and not running.”

ENGINE · reported 2020-06-13

“Throttle won't return. Once pedal is pushed it stays at high revving. Pedal will stay on floor. Cable will pull but won't return so idle is stuck high.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-01-20