1994 Ford F-350 problems
Owners have filed 126 complaints about the 1994 Ford F-350 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 34.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 17.5%.
Complaints126
Crashes6
Fires6
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 34.1% · 43
Power train 17.5% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 10.3% · 13
Vehicle speed control 6.3% · 8
Steering 6.3% · 8
Fuel system, gasoline 4.8% · 6
Tires 4.8% · 6
Electrical system 4.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-350 in this data, 1994 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 141,450 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 125,000 miles
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. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 299,000 miles
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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