We found the following complaints for FORD E-150 (1994)
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Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150.the contact stated that the clock spring in the steering column was defective and had to be replaced approximately 6-7 times; three times at a dealer and the other three times at a repair shop.he believed that the defective spring would cause issues with the horn and the air bags.the current mileage was 132,500 and failure mileage was approximately 7,000.updated 6/30/08 updated
Engine experienced failure - when dealer tried to replace engine told it was no longer made.it was reported to my ford dealer that particular "high performance" engine is not placed in e-150.however, in this case it was.have also been informed that he "clock spring" in the steering colum needs to be replaced.this was an intermittent problem for a number of years.finally became constant issue at about 95,000 miles.horn ceased to function, ab light stayed in flashing mode, cruise control inoperable.brakes have been replaced numerous times on van, starting at less than 25, 000 miles. Idle assembly replaced 3 times due to constant squealing.fuel pump had to be replaced at approx95 000.
Air bag light started to flash, connection had disconnected and needed to be reconnected.
Driver air bag did not deploy during a head on impact at 35mph.tt
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline.the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low.in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph.the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working.the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes.the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall.the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.updated 08/18/08 the vehicle also had an electrical short. Updated 08/19/08
On september 12, 2005 while the family was away from home, our 1994 ford e 150(econoline) van spontaneously started on fire.the vehicle was parked and not running as we were not home. Upon return and following communication with the fire department and witnesses, the vehicle started smoking and then burst into flames with no one near the vehicle. The hood and engine area were a mass of melted wires and plastic. The focus of damage was on the driver side of the engine. We were told by a neighbor at that time about a recall ford was suppose to have on their vehicles.after looking up the cruise control recall and comparing pictures, the burn evidence appears to be the same.the vehicle is totaled. I would like to hear from the ford company as they only recalled the vehicles that the media was aware of and not the other vehicles with the same faulty equipment. (recalled f 150 not e 150 with same cruise control that remains hot even when the engine is off and vehicle is parked over night.)
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline.the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low.in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph.the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working.the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes.the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall.the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.updated 08/18/08 the vehicle also had an electrical short. Updated 08/19/08
1994 ford e150 has problems with battery equipment. *mr there was a series of dead battery incidents.while connecting a new battery with the key out of the ignition, a considerable spark occurred at the battery terminal followed by a plume of smoke which emitted from the speed control switch assembly. *sc
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
Abs brakes -abs lights comes on and stays on./speed control - stopped working at same time that horn stopped working. Steering column problem??
Engine experienced failure - when dealer tried to replace engine told it was no longer made.it was reported to my ford dealer that particular "high performance" engine is not placed in e-150.however, in this case it was.have also been informed that he "clock spring" in the steering colum needs to be replaced.this was an intermittent problem for a number of years.finally became constant issue at about 95,000 miles.horn ceased to function, ab light stayed in flashing mode, cruise control inoperable.brakes have been replaced numerous times on van, starting at less than 25, 000 miles. Idle assembly replaced 3 times due to constant squealing.fuel pump had to be replaced at approx95 000.
While driving, at approx. 60mph, experienced intermittent engine shut down, no warning, dlr can't duplicate condition. Mechanic states engine stall may be due to fuel quality.
While driving the motor shut down. Vehicle lost power steering and brakes. Vehicle will coast until it stops. After waiting about 15 minutes the vehicle will started up again, only to shut back down. Owner had the fuel pump/computer/pick up in the distributor/new ignition switch, and wiring harnesschanged. Yet the vehicle's performance had not changed.
Starter motor replaced.
Winnebago conversion van/ford chassis: while driving, wiring melted/burst into flames; no apparent reason; no circuit breakers popped; no circuit protection. Tt
While driving the motor shut down. Vehicle lost power steering and brakes. Vehicle will coast until it stops. After waiting about 15 minutes the vehicle will started up again, only to shut back down. Owner had the fuel pump/computer/pick up in the distributor/new ignition switch, and wiring harnesschanged. Yet the vehicle's performance had not changed.
Dt:consumer complained aboutelectrical problems.the cruise control was not working.one day was unable to get out of park.was taken to the service station and had parked there for 48 hours and experienced a fire in the night.the vehicle was a total loss.fire dept stated firebegan under the hood.no repairs have been made.the vehicle also burned 2 other cars parked next to it.
1994 ford e150 caught fire and burned shortly after being parked. Fire investigators believed the fire originated in the wiring harness in the engine compartment.
While driving the motor shut down. Vehicle lost power steering and brakes. Vehicle will coast until it stops. After waiting about 15 minutes the vehicle will started up again, only to shut back down. Owner had the fuel pump/computer/pick up in the distributor/new ignition switch, and wiring harnesschanged. Yet the vehicle's performance had not changed.
Water pump replaced. *sd
Hose installation causes hoses to rub against the frame/leak.
Consumernoticed an oil stain under vehicle. Dealerstatedoil pan was rusting frominside out, and was leaking.
-the contact stated that when attempting to startthe1994 ford e150 he hearda loud noise. The contact felt that this was due to the oil rising to the top of the engine. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and waited 4 hours before he attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact was thenunable to start the vehiclewithout hearing the noise. He generally had this problem with the vehicle when he attempted to start the vehicle in the morning. He did not takethe vehicle to the dealership to have it checked. The vehicle currently has 190000 miles. Updated 03/19/07.
Engine failed.
Engine noise.
Engine misfired. *sd
After traveling approximately1 hour at 65 to 70 mph, stopped at intersection, etc., when try to accelerate, engine hesitated/stuttered/stalled out, no remedy, dealer has not duplicated problem.
Vehicle was driven in city traffic for approximately two hours then stalled, was restarted then stalled again.vehicle stalled another six times; no problem could be found.
While driving, at approx. 60mph, experienced intermittent engine shut down, no warning, dlr can't duplicate condition. Mechanic states engine stall may be due to fuel quality.
Engine experienced failure - when dealer tried to replace engine told it was no longer made.it was reported to my ford dealer that particular "high performance" engine is not placed in e-150.however, in this case it was.have also been informed that he "clock spring" in the steering colum needs to be replaced.this was an intermittent problem for a number of years.finally became constant issue at about 95,000 miles.horn ceased to function, ab light stayed in flashing mode, cruise control inoperable.brakes have been replaced numerous times on van, starting at less than 25, 000 miles. Idle assembly replaced 3 times due to constant squealing.fuel pump had to be replaced at approx95 000.
Engine failed, replaced with new one and failed again, third engine leaking oil and needs replacement.
Engine belt replaced due to engine noise. *sd
Exhaust system failed.
While driving on ohio turnpike vehicle caught on fire.*mr the consumer was informed over the radio by another driver that the vehicle was smoking. Within minutes, the passenger side caught fire.consumer pulled over and he and his wife took the dogs out the vehicle. A truck driver used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. Consumer unhooked the trailer and the three of them pushed it away from the vehicle about 15 feet. The vehicle caught fire again but they couldn't put it out. The fire dept. Extinguished the fire. *ph
Parked vehicle on a hill, and gas was running out or leaking.noticed a hole in the top of the tank .contacted the dealer,was told that the vent line broke.they replaced the vent hose from top of tank to the intake nozzle. *ml
Fuel and gas vapors could be smelled inside and around vehicle. Found vent line almost completely broken off as well as large dry rot cracks in larger fill hose. Replaced both. There appears to be atleast five other complaints on the nhtsa bulletin board in regards to this, will someone have to die in a crash before ford is forced to recall???
Fuel filler &vent hoses decayed gas vapor escaped when adding fuel.
Fuel filler &vent hoses decayed gas vapor escaped when adding fuel.
On my 1994 e-150 the back door tire area securing the tire to the door has rusted hrough the door, and as a result will not hold the tire inplace.rear ac unit doesnot cool have had repair station look at it.and they cannot find the problem the unit has been charged and still does not work. Problem with the abs light also. The light remains on and have had that looked at also.
1994 e150 rear a/c lines had been capped off.the a/c lines under vehicle were corroded.the vehicle had no rear a/c installed.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150. The contact stated that fuel began to leak from under the vehicle while he was fueling the vehicle. The fuel continued to leak until the tank was 1/3 full and it stopped. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000.
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
Started smelling gas.took vehicle to dealer, and dealer discovered that fuel pumpwas corroded.
While driving the motor shut down. Vehicle lost power steering and brakes. Vehicle will coast until it stops. After waiting about 15 minutes the vehicle will started up again, only to shut back down. Owner had the fuel pump/computer/pick up in the distributor/new ignition switch, and wiring harnesschanged. Yet the vehicle's performance had not changed.
Front and rear gas tanks replaced.(other vehicle on 479622)*skd
Fuel and gas vapors could be smelled inside and around vehicle. Found vent line almost completely broken off as well as large dry rot cracks in larger fill hose. Replaced both. There appears to be atleast five other complaints on the nhtsa bulletin board in regards to this, will someone have to die in a crash before ford is forced to recall???
Consumer notice while filling vehicle with fuel, fuel pouring out from under vehicle. Consumer had vehicle service technician notice the fuel fill line needed to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Fuel filter failed.
Fuel hose between gas tank and fuel filler deteriarated, causing gas to leak during filling.also, gas fumes enter into vehicle.
Consumer notice while filling vehicle with fuel, fuel pouring out from under vehicle. Consumer had vehicle service technician notice the fuel fill line needed to be replaced. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Fuel tank fill hose connection, cracked and leaks heavily when adding fuel.the vehicle is only 5 years old, and it will cost$100.00 , in parts alone to repair. I am employed in the marine industry and have experience with hazardous petroleum applications, 5 years light duty , as the 150 van , should not lead to a badly cracked fuel fill hose.
Fuel smell after driving.mechanic found fuel tank to be leaking.had to replace entire fuel tank.
Static discharge caused gas flames to ignite from gas tank, resulting in a fire.
The consumer discovered an "engineering error" with the vehicle.the fill pipe was part metal/rubber.the rubber portion was what connected the fill pipe to the fuel tank.the consumer was advised that the rubber hose was dry rotted and caused gas to spill when filling the tank. Ts*scc
Fuel filler &vent hoses decayed gas vapor escaped when adding fuel.
Fuel filler &vent hoses decayed gas vapor escaped when adding fuel.
Fuel filler neck installed. *sd
Rubber hose between filler neck and fuel tank cracked and deteriorated resulting in fuel spill during fill up.purchased ford part no. F7uz-9047-be as a replacement part.clerk at part counter remarked, "we sell a lot of these."old part is available.
Center roof light caught on fire. Never received recall letter (94v-128).
When applied, emergency brake pedal will intermittently travel to floor; does not engage.tt
Driver's/passengers seat beltanchor detached from floor panel; also, loose transmission not shifting properly.
Purchased truck new and the transmission need to rebuild.tt
Transmission shifted out of last gear & vehicle would start to vibrate as if going over rumble strips. Happens when trying to pass another vehicle.vibrations intransmission would last about 15-25 seconds.
Transmission would vibrate at 50mph or higher speeds. Happens when its shifting on its own. Been to dealer & mechanic drained & replaced transmission fluid. The problem still exists.
After putting vehicle into park and leavingidling for about 15 minutes, and then when turning vehicle off, it started to roll back.consumer had to apply brakes. Contacted dealer.
The driveshaft seals kept leaking after being repaired several times. The leakageentered into the tranmission. Dealer notified.
U-joint failed.
Rear bench w/shoulder/lap on outside. Loose long material interferes w/position, improper for children. Please describe details.
Passenger seat belts work intermitently. *sd
Driver's/passengers seat beltanchor detached from floor panel; also, loose transmission not shifting properly.
Driver's seat belt retractor cover replaced. *sd
Dealer told me ford has no recall on abs brake systemtold that ford has had much problems and many, many systems have failed on ford e150 vans.i was told repair would be around $1,000.00 with no relief.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline.the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low.in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph.the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working.the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes.the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall.the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.updated 08/18/08 the vehicle also had an electrical short. Updated 08/19/08
Abs, brake failure, continue wear with in 7,000 miles, dis pads and rotors in the front.
Front brake padsbroke loose because of rust. This problem causes the brakes to fail when they are applied.
Anti-lock brakes not working properly.
Equipped w/abs brakes; brakes over heat causing rotors to warp, pulsation resulting in loss of control.tt
Abs brake light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
Abs brakes -abs lights comes on and stays on./speed control - stopped working at same time that horn stopped working. Steering column problem??
While driving the vehicle at any given speed, the anti-lock brakes go into a fault and stays on all the time.consumer stated that the fault holds the brakes until they fail.consumer had brakes repaired, but mechanic couldn't repair the abs system.consumer has tried contacting the dealer.
Abs brakes continuously require replacement , however continues to fail after repairs.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline.the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low.in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph.the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working.the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes.the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall.the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.updated 08/18/08 the vehicle also had an electrical short. Updated 08/19/08
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floor before attempting to stop vehicle. This happens during normal braking and no inclement weather. The abs warning light is also on at this time. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the system.
While riding in the rain, abs brakes failed due to water getting into the brakes, causing vehicle to swerve into right lane abruptly.
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
Premature wear of brake pads/brakes pull when applied/vehicle fails to stop.*tw
Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. *sd
Owner states that he has numerous problems with his brakes and that he is concerned about the problem. He also notes that his brake light is coming on,he has had numerous brake jobs done.
Notice noise coming from the brake system, dealer overhauled, to no avail, later brakes started grabbing.tt
Driver feels pulsation from front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints failure.
The calipers on the vehicle go out at 36,000 miles. Please describe.tt
Front brake padsbroke loose because of rust. This problem causes the brakes to fail when they are applied.
Rotors and front pads replaced (6) times over a period of (18) months. Pads wear resulting in vibration. Please describe details.tt
Front disc brake wear excessively, turn rotor and replaced pads 3 times.tt
Driver feels pulsation from front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints failure.
Front brake rotors replaced.
Driver feels pulsation from front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints failure.
Front brake rotors warped due to excessive heat.
While driving 30 mph master cylinder brake line failed.as a result, when applying the brakes, tpedal depressed to the floor ,and vehicle continued to accelerate.consumer states in order to slow the vehicledown to a complete stop he had to go into some gravel on the side of the road. No impact reported.
I was driving and came thru the tunnel,and stop by mall to get something to eat.while parking my steering gear box broke away from the frame,causing me to have no steering.if this would have happen 10 minutes earlier or after i would have left the mall going thru the two lane midtown tunnel i would have had a head on collision which would have been deadly.is this something ford knew about and did no recall.the bolts are bad and i researched and it happen to alot of people's driving that type.my van in the shop and i do think ford should foot the repair bill.i love my van.have a mustang too it's just the idea i could have killed some one or myself.please if i can have some feed back on this issue or even who else i could contact regarding this issue.
Hope this isn't a dup; i started a report yesterday, but don't think i completed it.asked to do some work on my 1994 club wagon (167k mi), an independent mechanic found a crack on the lower side of the frame, beneath the steering box.he wouldn't do the work.subsequently a body shop found there were actually two cracks, one on the inboard side of the frame, radiating from the steering box mounting hole, traveling back and down, around the lower corner of the frame, then forward about 3" on the lower face of the frame ,along the edge.the last 2" of the crack were open, with about a 2mm gap.the crack on the opposite face traveled in an arc of perhaps 60 degrees centered on the mounting bolt hole, about 2" from the center, then diagonally down to the lower edge, then back a couple of inches along that lower edge.both look like fatigue due to sb torque on the frame.ford won't fix the problem, provide a method to fix it, or comment on the possibility of fixing it.the corporate consumer help phone line said i should buy a shop manual and read it to determine if there is a way to fix it.the local ford dealer recommended a body shop.that shop offered to weld patches over the cracks.after reading similar stories, that sounds like a profoundly bad idea.a searchthis (nhtsb) site for similar problems claims 15 total problems with this model and year.however, another site (http://harrigill.net/fordvan/index.html) lists 39 for the same model and year, copied from the nhtsa in 2007 - and yet more from 1993.where are the others?and what of the problem with the same frame in other years?what is the total number of reported problems for this design, summed over all years?it seems to me the nhtsa and ford should have warned owners of this problem.perhaps you haven't noticed because frame not in your list of parts?
Very wobbly loose steering.scary to drive because the steering isn't reliable.feels like it will just go off the road or into oncoming traffic while driving down the road. Havent driven it much since.
On jan 21st 2020, while maneuvering at a gas station, i heard a loud pop/crack.thinking i had hit a stanchion, i walked around my van but - no stanchion. Nothing to see so i go about my day.steering pulled to the right, i checked for low tire pressure - pressure, ok.40 miles of freeway driving later, i take the van to the garage - steering feels loose. After inspection, the danger i was in, and the threat i was to those around me on the road, was most apparent.the steering gear box was loose from the frame, one bolt having sheered off.and the frame itself cracked.imagine my surprise when finding that fatigue failure at this part of the frame was well documented on the internet and yet, as an original owner, i had not been informed of this known and dangerous design defect by ford motor co or landmark ford.how many vans of the same vintage are still on the road ??how many are safe to drive along side??i guess i am lucky to be able to write this note, cos had my steering box broken loose while driving across the glen jackson bridge, (i 205), i could easily have ended up in the columbia river along with other innocents.disillusioned customer.1994 ford e150, 170,289 mls, frame @ steering gear box.
Defected steering bolts cracked causing loss of vehicle control, hitting a curb at 15mph. Please describe details.tt
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150. The contact stated that one of the three bolts had become loosely connected associated with the steering. The contact tightened the washer as an interim repair to prevent a power steering failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
At 5 mph in parking lot, attempted to turn steering wheel & it failed to turn. Steering wheel became free wheeling and there no control of vehicle. Did not hit anything.vehicle towed home.picked up bolts from parking lot; look like they were sheared off.
When turning the vehicle at less than 5 miles per hour i heard a loud pop and the car shuddered.my steering wheel was then at the 2/7 position instead of the 3/9 position.took the car home from here.later drove around the corner (about 1/10 mile) to pick up kids from school dance.steering wheel was now at the 6/12 position.contacted repair shop on saturday 2/10.drove to repair shop about 1 1/2 miles away doing about 25 mph or less.parked it. Mechanic came out to see how much play was in the wheel, heard another loud pop and the wheel proceeded to go in complete circles.inspection by mechanic showed that all three bolts in the gear box had broken.head mechanic said that in the thirty some years he's been in the business, this is the first time he has seen this happen.these bolts are not supposed to break.
Two different vehicles experienced total steering failure caused by the steering box tearing away from the frame of the vehicle.*phafter first incident, consumer couldn't find a dealer in their area to repair the problem.*la
When driving the steering gear box moves,# pe96-024 . Please describe .
Steering box came loose from frame
The vehicle lost power steering and brakes when aleft turn was made. Which was as a result of steeringbox failure. Also the vehicle caught on fire and the consumer was injured.
While making a right to turn into a parking space a large pop was heard followed by complete loss of steering control. All three bolts holding the steering gear box to the frame had snapped. Vehicle towed to dealer, the gearbox, bolts and upper and lower left hand side ball joints were replaced to a tune of $743.
While driving 5 mph steering gear bolt sheared off.this forced the consumer to pull over and have the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While making a "u" turn inside parking lot steering gear box went out. Lost all 3 bolts on the box, they had snapped. Lost steering control. Towed to dealer to check for defects. Nothing could be determined if it waswear/ tear or defective sttering gear box.
Gear box replaced.
Vehicle loses power steering on occasions.
Power steering; when driving to a stop try to turn the steering wouldn't turn when car is not moving and car is moving steering is hard to turn at low speed.t
Left inner tie rod replaced.
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
On my 1994 e-150 the back door tire area securing the tire to the door has rusted hrough the door, and as a result will not hold the tire inplace.rear ac unit doesnot cool have had repair station look at it.and they cannot find the problem the unit has been charged and still does not work. Problem with the abs light also. The light remains on and have had that looked at also.
Right rear door misaligned. *sd
I purchased this 1994 ford e-150 clubwagon from a private owner in 08/2008, it was and still is in better than good condition. It had a recall to replace a fused jumper harness which was done in 12/2008.in early spring of 2009, i just bought a new set of tires and got a front end alignment, about two weeks later, i was traveling at about 45 miles an hour on a busy four lane street, when i hit a bump in the road and my van began to shake very violently. At the same time i was passing a repair shop, i got the van under control and pull in. Being a certified mechanic myself i began to examine the steering linkage, everything seemed fine, when the shop mechanic noticed that the lower steering gearbox bolt had went through the frame and had broke at the threads.after putting it in the shop a few times, with short term success, that particular area of the frame continued to have problems. What started out as a small hole, after a few attempts at the shop, has now become larger. I checked with the local ford dealer about a recall, there was none. I've worked as a mechanic for many years, and have never seen this happenbefore, i have a few theories on the subject,possibly an over torqued gearbox and/or a very weak frame.but nevertheless ford should recall these vehicles and make the necessary repairs before someone is seriously injured or becomes a fatality. Because this defect could happen at any given time and without warning.
Frame is cracking where steering box is bolted to frame.
Consumer's wife heard a popping sound, then noticed thatsteering was not right.mechanic told consumer that there was a tear in frame, and needed welding.the welding was done after the three bolts, holding the gear box were replaced.
Seat front lower valance broken/bracket has fallen off. *sd
Hope this isn't a dup; i started a report yesterday, but don't think i completed it.asked to do some work on my 1994 club wagon (167k mi), an independent mechanic found a crack on the lower side of the frame, beneath the steering box.he wouldn't do the work.subsequently a body shop found there were actually two cracks, one on the inboard side of the frame, radiating from the steering box mounting hole, traveling back and down, around the lower corner of the frame, then forward about 3" on the lower face of the frame ,along the edge.the last 2" of the crack were open, with about a 2mm gap.the crack on the opposite face traveled in an arc of perhaps 60 degrees centered on the mounting bolt hole, about 2" from the center, then diagonally down to the lower edge, then back a couple of inches along that lower edge.both look like fatigue due to sb torque on the frame.ford won't fix the problem, provide a method to fix it, or comment on the possibility of fixing it.the corporate consumer help phone line said i should buy a shop manual and read it to determine if there is a way to fix it.the local ford dealer recommended a body shop.that shop offered to weld patches over the cracks.after reading similar stories, that sounds like a profoundly bad idea.a searchthis (nhtsb) site for similar problems claims 15 total problems with this model and year.however, another site (http://harrigill.net/fordvan/index.html) lists 39 for the same model and year, copied from the nhtsa in 2007 - and yet more from 1993.where are the others?and what of the problem with the same frame in other years?what is the total number of reported problems for this design, summed over all years?it seems to me the nhtsa and ford should have warned owners of this problem.perhaps you haven't noticed because frame not in your list of parts?
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
At 8000 miles front tire wear and vehicle vibrates when coming to stops, replace rotors, to no avail.tt
Driving vehicle, wheels were loose; took vehicle in to dealer to have new brakes put on; mechanic noticed that the ball joints were shot and had them replaced.
Ball joints replaced.
Vehicle pulls to the right, causing poor stability. *sd
Third failure of ball joints (currently upper are bad again). First replaced 02/08/1995, second replace at ~60,000 miles on 07/30/1998. Third now bad at ~80,000 miles. 90% of driving is interstate at about 10-12k miles per year. Ford has service bulletins but will not stand behind product.
Ball joints failed.
Driver feels pulsation from front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints failure.
Upper ball joints failed.
Driver feels pulsation from front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints failure.
Ball joints failed.
Right front shock is leaking fluid-notice thatthe female part of the shock is rubbing the frame,right above the mou n tngbolt.also the right shock is rubbing the frame.this vehicle hasn't been in a wreck-ithinkthere needs toa spacer between the shocks mounting bolt and the frame,to pull it away from the frame-
Wrong size goodyear tire on vehicle, causing tireto blowout/vehicle to sway back and forth.*(aw
Firestone tire p235 75 r15 experienced blow out resulting in damage to vehicle, an injury and a death, consumer wants reimbursement.
Goodyear tires blew out due to being the wrong size. *sd
Front tires worn/replaced.
Firestone tire p235 75 r15 experienced blow out resulting in damage to vehicle, an injury and a death, consumer wants reimbursement.
Defective tires, causing vehicle to pull.
While driving on the highway had a flat tire in which the tire separated from the sidewall, and the consumer had to pull over and use a spare.
Right rear firestone atx tire p225/75r15 experienced tread separation, front right tire had also experienced tread separation, consumer states the front right tire was making bump sounds.
I was driving home from work going south on california highway 71.the left front tire blew out.icame within18 inches of hitting the concrete divider that seperates the north and south bound lanes.when i got out of the vehicle to check the tire therewas no tread left. I could see only the steel belt all the way around the tire.( dot number: vdhl1py127 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Airbag warning light came on due to a wire disconnection.
I'm having a difficult time getting recalls done at the local ford dealer.i called last week to schedule a time to get fixed and they told me to bring it in anytime next week after tuesday.i did just that and they told me they stopped doing recalls for now.we don't have any other options other then taking out of town an 1 hour away.
Has had problem with sudden acceleration since december of last year.tt
Rpms are high with truck running @ 30 mph. Dealers aware and adjusted without driving. High rpms still exsist. Please describe details.tt
The contact owns a 1994 ford e150.the contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in december of 2007.he called the dealer and was informed that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable.on may 7, 2008, his vehicle caught fire and burned the wiring harness fuse.as a result, the vehicle is stuck in the park position.the dealer stated that because the harness was already melted, they would not assume any financial liability, nor would they attempt to repair the vehicle.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.updated 5/30/08
Cruise control failed.
Vehicle experienced sudden and unwanted acceleration while using the cruise control, the cruise control would not disengage properly.*mjs
Dt:the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 conversion van.when she started to use the cruise control it would not work.about a month after the cruise control stopped working the instrument panel failed.the vehicle would not go into gear, the odometer stopped working, and the overdrive light kept flashing on and off.upon inspection by a local service dealer it was determined that it was the same problem that affected the ford vehicles that were under recall forvehicle speed control.the dealership said that there was a fuse blown , causing the instrument panelnot work.this was caused by brake fluid leaking onto the cruise control switch and the cruise control servo.the manufacturer stated since the vehicle was not included in the recall that the contact would have to cover the cost of the repairs.for future reference she would need to keep the receipts for the repairs in case there was a recall for this vehicle and she wanted to seek reimbursement.updated 01/11/06.
Multiple systems failures; currently abs light stays on, air bag light flashes, fuel smell, sloppy steering, front suspension noises, power door locks inoperative, cruise control inoperative, horn inoperative.
Vehicle idles too fast, must be placed in neutral prior to stopping.dealer says that tsb from ford states the problem is in the computer and cannot be solved. *ml
Abs brakes -abs lights comes on and stays on./speed control - stopped working at same time that horn stopped working. Steering column problem??
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline.the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low.in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph.the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working.the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes.the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall.the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. The current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.updated 08/18/08 the vehicle also had an electrical short. Updated 08/19/08
The contact owns a 1994 ford e-150.at approximately 35 mph on april 6, 2007 the vehicle's acceleration automatically increased, even as the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal.there was a national safety recall on the cruise control of this vehicle and the remedy was performed one year ago.the contact believed that the remedywas contributing to the vehicle's failure to stop.the current and failure mileage were 129,000.
While driving at 65 mph, cruise control became stuck in the acceleration mode and would not slow down and vehicle acceleratedup to 85 mph. Jammed brakes, pulled vehicle off the highway, put it in neutral and stopped the vehicle.
Cruise control failed.
Upon traveling 40 mph, coming off the interstate andreducing speed vehicle suddly accelerated. Consumer foot was depressed on the brake pedal, and vehicle continued to maneuver.consumer then removedkey from ignitionin order to stop the vehicle.dealer has yet to replace any parts. Please provide any further details.
1)normal operation,2)throttle stuck in open position. Brake would not stop vehicle. Placed in neutral just in time to avoid entering busy intersection.3)no parts replaced. Waiting for weather to warm. Did manually operate throttle at throttle body and throttle sticks in open position suggesting that it is not a cable problem.
Underhood fire starting in the cruise control switch on the master cylinder, which i saved for investigation. I happened to be outside, saw the smoke and flames and was able to extinguish it before major destruction occurred. The flames were coming from that switch.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e150.the contact received a ford recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control.the parts were unavailable for the recall repair.while parked in the garage, the vehicle caught fire.after the contact extinguished the fire, the vehicle would not move out of the park position.the dealer stated that he would have to first install a fuse to move the vehicle out of park before bringing it to the dealer for repair.after he installed the fuse and took the vehicle to the dealer, they refused to make the repair.the manufacturer referred him to his state's attorney general office.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 110,009.
1994 ford e150 has problems with battery equipment. *mr there was a series of dead battery incidents.while connecting a new battery with the key out of the ignition, a considerable spark occurred at the battery terminal followed by a plume of smoke which emitted from the speed control switch assembly. *sc
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle caught fire and burned.the vehicle was parked for 8 hours prior to the fire.the fire department stated in a written report the fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side.additional property damage was sustained to 4 other vehicles.the insurance company investigated and deemed the vehicle a total loss.
The contact owns a 1994 ford e150.the contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in december of 2007.he called the dealer and was informed that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable.on may 7, 2008, his vehicle caught fire and burned the wiring harness fuse.as a result, the vehicle is stuck in the park position.the dealer stated that because the harness was already melted, they would not assume any financial liability, nor would they attempt to repair the vehicle.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.updated 5/30/08
On september 12, 2005 while the family was away from home, our 1994 ford e 150(econoline) van spontaneously started on fire.the vehicle was parked and not running as we were not home. Upon return and following communication with the fire department and witnesses, the vehicle started smoking and then burst into flames with no one near the vehicle. The hood and engine area were a mass of melted wires and plastic. The focus of damage was on the driver side of the engine. We were told by a neighbor at that time about a recall ford was suppose to have on their vehicles.after looking up the cruise control recall and comparing pictures, the burn evidence appears to be the same.the vehicle is totaled. I would like to hear from the ford company as they only recalled the vehicles that the media was aware of and not the other vehicles with the same faulty equipment. (recalled f 150 not e 150 with same cruise control that remains hot even when the engine is off and vehicle is parked over night.)
Vehicle was parked, passenger window behind the driver exploded without warning.tt
Windshield wipers will turn off intermittently during operation, causing poor visibility.
Driving vehicle, wheels were loose; took vehicle in to dealer to have new brakes put on; mechanic noticed that the ball joints were shot and had them replaced.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with the wheel studs. Consumer was driving at 30 mph, and while slowing down to a stop sign, all five wheel studs on the right front wheel broke completely off. The studs were not rusted. All five were clean breaks.
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