1994 Ford Econoline problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints about the 1994 Ford Econoline with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 21.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.8%.
Complaints164
Crashes10
Fires14
Injuries11
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 21.3% · 35
Engine and engine cooling 9.8% · 16
Steering 7.9% · 13
Vehicle speed control 7.9% · 13
Fuel system, gasoline 6.7% · 11
Electrical system 6.7% · 11
Seat belts 6.1% · 10
Air bags 5.5% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire, 11 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Econoline in this data, 1994 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings are rising — 10 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 93,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When applying brakes they will shudder, and pulsate. Replaced rotors because they were warped. Vehicle was having brake problems again. This time consumer could smell something burning underneath vehicle. Replaced calipers. Consumer took vehicle in several times for brakes within warranty period,and problem still was not remedied. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing could be done. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving the rear brake pads became unglued from the brakes shoes and jammed up the brakes, making the brakes hot and smelly. When taken to dealership, dealership would not correct problem. Dealer stated that this was normal wear on brakes. The owner replaced the brake shoes on 10/8/97. Service brakes, hydraulic
Abs braking light comes on intermittently, and the air bag light has remained on since 30k miles. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Also problems with hand brakes. Cruise control doesn't always engage, but when it does, it is difficult to return it to the original position. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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