We found the following complaints for FORD F-250 (1994)
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1994 ford f250 caught fire in dallas tx.alternator connector caught fire and burned while driving on the freeway.wires melted, alternator connector melted.truck is still down wiring harness to alternator not available.old parts are available.
Dimmer switch shuts off all the lights at night when i drive at night
1994 f250 sitting in driveway, 10 o'clock at night, caught on fire, extensive damage, truck destroyed.
The contact owns a 1994 ford f250.the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway.the fire department extinguished the fire and deemed it as an electrical failure.the fire department informed the contact of a recall for the cruise control switch for her year, make, and model vehicle, which could cause a fire.the contact does not know if the vehicle is included in the recall.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 190,000.
While parked for two and half days, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment.as a result, the vehicle was totaled.*sc
Tensioner idler arm comes apart cause unknown losing power immediately. Please describe details.tt
When vehicle was parked in driveway with ignition off it caught on fire in the steering column. Multi-function switch melted. Vehicle has not been taken to dealership.
Vehicle parked. Vehicle had caught onfire for no reason, after 8 hours in garage& 4 feet from garage. Fire department arrived & put flames out. Chief indicated fire originated in steering column. Vehicle declared totaled.
Noticed smoke billowing out from under the back of the truck and immediately pulled to the side of the road.within seconds the cab was filled with black smoke and the flames broke through the dashboard.this happened so fast that there seemed to be no firewall between the engine and the cab of the truck.the fire was so hot it melted pieces of the truck, and the tires.
Consumer bought a used vehicle.later, found outthat it was leaking oil/there wasno catalytic converter/ brakes shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood.
Defect in the transmission since the transmission case had run out of oil and the gears locked down while traveling on the hwy, caused a very dangerous situation, due to nothing on the to indicate low oil.
Electrical short,the wiring harness connecting the head lights overheated,causing a dash fire. Headlight switch failure responsible for harness catching on fire.
Engine shuts down without warning at speeds 50 to 70 mph and won't restart sometimes.it might restart after an hour and run for about 10 to 15 minutes and stop again and won't start again till next morning. Is intermittently and randomly stopping dead, like turning off the key. Mechanic cannot make it happen in shop!
Consumer complaint concerning the 1995 f250 under hood fire defect.the consumer stated she has 2 other ford vehicles a 1994 ford f250 and 1994 ford f350 that did have under hood fires, but not the 1995 f250 which a recall letter was sent.
Tensioner idler arm comes apart cause unknown losing power immediately. Please describe details.tt
At 50,000miles engine oil pan has became rusted and leaked.cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving our 1994 ford f250, it caught on fire.this truck was used in our business and was well taken care of with regular maintenance performed.it was a total loss along with tools and equipment used in our business.we realize this is not a recall year, but aparently there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Oil pan is rusted from the inside out, causingan oil leakage.
Oil pan rusted out. Dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do about it.
Transmission spout connector has been missing since vehicle came from the factory. This was discovered when transmission was removed to allow for replacement of engine.
Consumer was driving at 55 mph withoutprior warning the back of the motor caught on fire which caused the consumer to get out.fire wascoming vents, and vehicle burned up.consumer did smell smoke coming from the vehicle.
Engine stalls.
Consumer bought a used vehicle.later, found outthat it was leaking oil/there wasno catalytic converter/ brakes shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood.
While pulling a horse trailer, driving down a busy highway, the engine died. The battery light came and the truck stalled. Driver was able to restart the truck and get off highway safely. Right afterwards the truck died again and lost steering and braking capabilites, and coasted off the road. The truck was towed to the dealership and being repaired.
Engine fire.(ohio traffic report).
The tensioner has broken seven times in two years.when the tensioner breaks, the belt that operates the whole system breaks.the dealer has been contacted previously.they stated that this was a problem with the ford trucks, but they offered no recourse.we have been very fortunate that no injury has occured due to this problem.however, it is very costly to repair every two to three months.
Serpentine belt broke at 14,000 miles, destroying oil nbooler lines that pass below the engine.
Serpentine belt is not aligned correctly and separates from the engine, resulting in loss of control. Dealer has been notified.
Two exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side closest to the firewall have broken off on my 94 ford f-250 with the 460 c.i.engine.this results in noise and exhaust smells entering the cab.the dealership agrees that this is common problem with this engine but wants $1700.00to repair it.
Consumer bought a used vehicle.later, found outthat it was leaking oil/there wasno catalytic converter/ brakes shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood.
Defective exhaust manifold leaks and overheats, causing exhaustmanifold to warp and other engine problems which may causea loss of control.*ml
New upgraded design of exhaust pipe does not fit the manifold of the vehicle.please give any further details.
Dimmer switch shuts off all the lights at night when i drive at night
High beam lights went out, causing poor visibility. *sd
Electrical short,the wiring harness connecting the head lights overheated,causing a dash fire. Headlight switch failure responsible for harness catching on fire.
When vehicle was parked in driveway with ignition off it caught on fire in the steering column. Multi-function switch melted. Vehicle has not been taken to dealership.
Exhibiting same symptoms ad nhtsa campaign 00v231000.
While towing our 5th. Wheel trailer in the curb lane on an interstate highway, we experienced a blow out which actuated the emergency fuel shut off valve.the right, front truck tire blew out and the associated bumpy/shuddering apparently caused the fuel shut off valve to close.we were able to pull off the highway, but with considerable difficulty.when the fuel starved motor shut down we lost power steering and power brakes which added to the difficulty controling the rig.nobody was injured and we were able to install the spare tire and re-set the fuel valve.our concern is that the fuel shut off valve may have actuated too easily.if we had been traveling in the center lane there is a good chance we would have been unable to reach the safety of the median or shoulder of the highway.( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
Fuel pump failure, causing vehicle to stall. *sd
The fuel pump in the front tank pumps fuel from the rear tank to the front tank causing the front tank to overflow while driving, ford refuses to do anything about the problem.nlm
Vehicle not included in recall 00v424000. A malfunctioning check valve allows fuel to transfer fromone tank to another, resulting in fuel leakage.
When filling up one tank it caused other tank to overflow. Consumer states that 1993 models have been recalled.
Rear dual gas tank malfunctions and fuel odor comes out of it. Yh
The contact owns a 1994 ford f-250.the contact stated the fuel pressure regulator has worn out and cause fuel to leak in one of the dual fuel tanks. The fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.the contact notice a recall for the previous year model regarding the fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (00v424000). He had not called the manufacturer to see if his vehicle is included in this recall.the contact stated the vehicle can cause a fire while driving.the failure mileage was 79,000.
The seam on the front fuel tank has a leak in it at 25,800 miles. The dealer has been contacted.
The dual fuel tanks malfunctioned causing gas leakage.yh
Fuel flowing from fuel tank filler cap.1994 ford f-250 with dual fuel tanks has condition which overfills tank and causes steady fuel flow from filler cap.corrective action required replacing both fuel pump assemblies.there are multiple complaints of this condition in this database, unfortunately they are spread through varying categories.manufacturer warranted same condition for previous model year (1993) but was unresponsive to inquiries regarding 1994 model year.
Fuel overflows out of filler cap fire hazard.
The contact owns a 1994 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front fuel tank would extract fuel from the rear fuel tank causing the fuel to leak out the front fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
While sitting in park position truck began to roll and rolled over an enbankment and was totaled.tt
Automatic transmission has failed for the second time.first time at 127,000 and second time at 195,000. Please provide any further information.
Transmission failed to operate while trying to pull out. No warning was given at that time.dealer was not notified .
Transmission spout connector has been missing since vehicle came from the factory. This was discovered when transmission was removed to allow for replacement of engine.
None other than tranmission is bad at under 100,000 miles fix it !!!!!!!!!!!
Automatic transmission when inpark goes intoreverse.tt________| reverse.tt
Transmission failed,and a certifed mechanic put in a rebuild transmission in june. Now in november transmission has failed again. Vehicle started rolling backwards when going up a hill, it felt like it jumping out of gear.
My truck had a rebuilt transmission in june of 1997 only one year after i purchase it.small problems still occurred here and there, but in june of 1999my transmission began to act up again not shiifting right, when i brought it to a ford dealer for repair i drove it in, when they were done with the truck i had to have it towed out of there and they still charged me 700 dollars,i brought it to the man who did the rebuilt one and he got it running said it was fixed so i paid another 640 dollars then drove down the street and it still was not repaired, it was exactly like it was when i brought it to the ford dealership. I have spent 3400 dollars on repairs for the transmission and it still does not work, what rights do i have.i know i own a lemon.
Transmission belt leaked fluid in the engine resulting in a engine comparment fire pe94-089.
Pe94087, while driving, with no warning,no burning smell andgauge being normal, a fire started underneath the hood and burned the vehicle. Occupant and fire marshallclaimed that fire came from the transmission cooler lines.please provide further information and vin#.
Transmission oil cooler lines faileddue to broken serpentine belt.
Transmission belt leaked fluid in the engine resulting in a engine comparment fire pe94-089.
Automatic transmission/ torque converter fails, causingvehicle to stall unexpectedly, which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
The driver noticed that the vehicle started performing poorly.a loud noticefollowed.the driver was able to drive to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that left and right axle needed replacement due to corrosion.
Owner has abs brakes.the rearbearing seal and housing leaking, causingproblems. In addition, all four wheels locked up, but mostly in rear.
Replaced seal hub.
Vehicle was shifted into 4- wheel drive; hub did not engage. Vehicle still in 2-wheel drive. Front axle did not lock.if truck is rocked back & forth, cannot tell if in 4-wheel drive or still in 2-wheel drive/might engage or might not engage. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced hub,but did not check vehicle before doing so.
The clutch slave cylinder leaks fluid by the hydraulic. That makes the clutch go out .tt
Clutch master cylinder failed resulting in a collision.
The clutch assembly has failed, this almost caused an accident. It has been brought to my attention that this is a common failure in the 1994 power stroke trucks. In fact the dealer in the area stated on 10-23-99 this is the weak leak of the 94's. By all info that i have gathered ford knows this and made a design change in the 95 model year. And the resons that i have been told there is no recall is because it is isolated to just the 94's. If it had not been for my ability to know what to do, there would have been a major multi-car accident. I was in heavy traffic, powering up to merge in when the clutch unloaded. Any asssitance or information about this subject would be greatly apperciated. Thank you colin farrell
Slave cylinder housing cracked 3 times.
The slave piston housing failed, it cracked and started to leak.
Replaced cracked cv boot.
Vehicles differential lock-up occured with rear wheel sliding.tt
Defect in the transmission--transmission case ran out of oil and gears locked down.
The transfer case failed.
Transfer case ran out of oil and caused the gears to lock while driving.
Driver's side seatbackhas broken to the reclining position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refuses to replace the seat.please provide any further details.
I owned a 1994 ford f-250 4x4 and from day one the braking system had a problem. When the anti-lock braking system would activate instead of working the way it was suppose to the brake petal would just bottom out and that would result in failure to stop the truck. The result of which caused more than a few crashes with the truck. My employer's brother was a mechanic for a ford dealership and told me that ford had sent out a service bulletin for the anti lock computer on many different vehicle's of that model year saying that if a vehicle came in for routine service to check the number of the computer and if it was any different than one certain number. To replace it with out the owner knowing it was replaced. Seeing as i do all the work on my vehicle's myself my truck never saw any dealer for repairs as my 5/60 warranty did not last me more than 2.5 years. And the truck ran fine during those 2.5 years except for the braking system. Is there any way for you people to check into this notice to see if it is true? the result of these crashes with the braking system has caused my insurance rates to rise to a ridiculous figure. I know it could be said it is just the way i drive. However i have driving many a company vehicle in my many years in the construction trade. From pickups to dump trucks towing bulldozers and never had any accidents with a company truck.
Constant abs brake problems. They lock up. Please explain.tt
Checked past recall information on said brake module.ford had run a recall titled "94b38" that should have covered this component ; but recall expired before i ever owned this truck. The recall was good until june 30 1997, and was uneffected by vehicle mileage. All i need is ford to replace their recalled and defective brake module. I believe this module rendered the rear brakes inoperative, thereby decreasing braking ability.
W/rear abs brakes, upon applying brakes truck shimmies. Please describe details.tt
While driving, during panic stop at approx. 45mph, rear left brake locked up, causing vehicle to skid and rear end another car.
Abs brakes failed, causing an accident.
Abs:when applying brakes during panic stops, rearend swings around about 90 degrees, vehicle goes into sideway,slides down road, speed 25 to 30 mph, happens on wet surface, no accidents.
Brakes cannot be adjusted. System replaced, brakes still go to floor.
Owner has abs brakes.the rearbearing seal and housing leaking, causingproblems. In addition, all four wheels locked up, but mostly in rear.
Was going about 45mph when vehicle started bouncing. Stopped, checked tires for flat; no problem. Noticed smoke on the right front. Pulled vehicle over & checked brake calipers. Had to release brake pressure to get vehicle home. Needs to replace brake calipers.
Abs; failure on the brake system caused the cosumer to have an accident.
The abs system causes the brakes to respond slower when the pedal is pressed. Please describe.
Abs; failure on the brake system caused the cosumer to have an accident.
Front brake lock up and pull to the side that lockup, abs brake system, replace pads/rotor.tt
The brakes on the truck failed 3 times on a 6000 mile trip, the tow rating for the truck is 12500 lbs, the trailers dry weight (which is deiplayed inside the kitchen cabinet) is 11,400, the consumer also had to replace 2 trailer brake controls and the trailer brake, when the consumers weight the trailer themselves they found that the trailer weighed 13000 which is overweight for the truck.nlm
Was going about 45mph when vehicle started bouncing. Stopped, checked tires for flat; no problem. Noticed smoke on the right front. Pulled vehicle over & checked brake calipers. Had to release brake pressure to get vehicle home. Needs to replace brake calipers.
After long trip, brakes would burn, smoke and smell, and front end would shake badly when brakes were applied.
Brake calipers caught on fire.
Brakes,rotors: rotors on bothsides of vehicle cracked which created a vibration whenapplied the brakes. After 48,000 miles expected pads to wear but the cracked rotors helped in the wear of the pads.
The brake pads and shoes failed.
After long trip, brakes would burn, smoke and smell, and front end would shake badly when brakes were applied.
Two front brake rotors were severely cracked.
After long trip, brakes would burn, smoke and smell, and front end would shake badly when brakes were applied.
Brakes,rotors: rotors on bothsides of vehicle cracked which created a vibration whenapplied the brakes. After 48,000 miles expected pads to wear but the cracked rotors helped in the wear of the pads.
Rotors have been replaced several times due to poor design from factory.
Replaced left rotor.
The two front brake rotors were severely cracked.
Rear brake drum cracked in three different places where the lug nuts hold the drum to the axle.
The rear brake drum was cracked.
While driving went to apply brakes and the brakes did not respond and the brake lines broke. Please describe.
Brake failure due to corrosion and perferation of brake line.no action taken at this time.waiting for response and suggested action to be taken.
While driving went to apply brakes and the brakes did not respond and the brake lines broke. Please describe.
Replaced brake pistons.
Master cylinder housing cracked twice.
Power brakes failed.
Steering wheel locked up.
Steering box bolts broke while driving.tt
Replaced drag link
Involved in recall no. 94v018000 took to three dealers to get it repaired, but made no repairs, one dealer falsely claimed that he repaired the recall.
Power door locks short out.
The consumer took the vehicle for a routine maintenance inspection.the mechanic informed the consumer that the frame axle bolt sheared offand needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being into a curve at 55mph when it begun to vibrate and the driver almost lost control of the vehcile.the main bolts holding the chassis to the frame and axle were either sheared off or missing. *sc
Upon crossing a pothole, bolts holdingframe loosened and fell out.
Front axle cracked in half at the spring bracket.
Front suspension tie rods failed. *sd
Front axle mounting bolts loosen, causing problems with stability/handling. (fourth vehicle on 501504, 601386, 601387, 601389, 601390) *dsh
Front end pulls to the right.
The 8 bolts that hold the suspension to the frame came off, causing erratic and loss of steering. Please describe.
Vehicle pulls to left and right, cannot be aligned properly.tt
Front end suspension, when driving vehicle makes a loud noise coming from frnt end on under pavement.
The front end is only being held with one bolt and it will not operate safely anymore.
Front end vibrates due to broken components.
The 8 bolts that hold the suspension to the frame came off, causing erratic and loss of steering. Please describe.
When traveling at highway speed on bumpy road surface, consumer noticed there was vibration coming from the front end which was causing poorcontrol.consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Swing arm fell off, causing loss of control.
While driving, front control arm passenger side nut sheared off, caused violent shimmy and near loss of control.
Intermittently, at any speed when hitting a bump, the truck shimmies. The condition is worse when not pulling a load. The dealer is aware of the problem. A shock absorberkit was put on the steering linkage which helped somewhat to relieve the problem.no worn or damaged parts, front end aligned, tires checked.
Control armbolts stripped out, causing loss of control.
I have had "bulges and cracks on sidewall of most tires i have had on this truck, original or rep[lacement ones.usually a oil change guy will show me the problem, as usually on inside drivers rear.note i pull 5th wheel rv's occasionally and did not choose to complain until now.my complaint is on july 2, 2000 on a deseret highway about 11 am i had tread separation on drivers reat tire.i did not save any info from any of these tires that i had replaced, but i had a ca highway patrol officer hear the blow out and see me pull over to side of road.he called his dispatch who sent a tow truck to change tires.i saved the separated tread but disposed of it upon getting a replacement tire.but they looked just like the tv phoytos of the recalled firestone tires.the tow truck cost me $165.00 cash to drive to desert and put on my spare.incidental damages were the tire bashing the side of my pick up bed and bending the rod that keeps bed from rattling which is in vicinity of fender well.this rod was bent upwards and pulled fender inwards .( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 )
Vehicle has sudden acceleration and loss of power problems
Consumer complaint concerning the 1995 f250 under hood fire defect.the consumer stated she has 2 other ford vehicles a 1994 ford f250 and 1994 ford f350 that did have under hood fires, but not the 1995 f250 which a recall letter was sent.
They will not give me the parts to fix it. The consumer stated thenearest dealer is 250 miles from his home. He also stated he is a mechanic and can perform the repairs himself. Updated 11/25/09
In august, 2009, my ford truck caught on fire while parked and plugged in to warm the engine.the fire department came to put the fire out and i had my vehicle towed with the intention of getting it repaired.i wrote to ford motor company's claims department to inform them what happened, including pictures, and advised them that the vehicle was available to them for inspection.their response was that my vehicle was not "involved in any open recalls that would have contributed to the circumstances described."in november, 2009, i received a recall notice from ford motor company regarding the speed control deactivation switch.the recall letter describes precisely what happened to my vehicle.it states, in part, "ford cannot be confident that over many years in service, a speed control deactivation switch will not leak brake fluid, posing the risk of a fire.this condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is being operated."after writing to the ford claims department again, asking for a re-evaluation of this problem, their response was thatthey were unable to offer me any assistance.they never examined my truck, therefore, they cannot possibly determine the cause of the fire.there has been no effort on ford's part to acknowledge or remedy my situation, yet, i now received another recall notice (march, 2010)regarding possibility of fire to this vehicle!
Recall 05v017000 concerning speed control deactivation. While driving 35-40 mph consumer smelled smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, opened the hood, and noticed the fire near the a/c unit areas. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire.
The contact owns a 1994 ford f-250.the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire.the fire marshall arrived and filed a report, which stated that the cruise control switch caused the fire.the vehicle was destroyed.ford stated that his claim was denied.the contact has pictures of the damage.the current and failure mileages were 300,000.
I have a 1994 ford f150 truck, on march the 4th. 2005, after a wind storm, i hauled a load of tree limbs to my back pasture, as i was unloading them from the back of my truck i noticed smoke rolling out from under the hood of my truck, before i could make a move to the front of my truck there were flames everywhere (the grass had caught on fire). I escaped danger only because there was a heavy wind out of the nw.my truck was totally burned up, the engine was melted into a ball of metal, all the glass was melted to nothing, all the paint seats, tires and doors were burned to nothing, even the rino bed in the back of the truck was melted to the floor of the bed. The only thing left unburned was the two back tires.i had just dropped full coverage on my truck in feb. After i bought a motor home, as i was only putting approx. 2000 miles per year. On the truck.now all is forgotten and i had taken full loss on this truck until i received this recall letter from ford motor co. (05s28). What happened to my truck was exactly as described in the recall, so i contacted ford motor co. Today i received a letter from michael dirksen, consumer affairs, ford motor co., (3136212816) telling me they would be unable to do anything about this claim unless i can somehow get this pile of burnt metal to a ford dealership at my cost and have it removed at my cost after they send someone down to the dealership to look at it and then remove the truck at my cost when they are through. Just seems kind a fishy to me. Any ideas as to what my recourse should be. It will probably cost me $400. Or $500. Dollars to get the truck to them as they are approx. 35 miles away.thanking you in advance.
The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden it caught on fire. Results showed that the there was a short within the cruise control switch wire. Consumer replaced the switch at cost of $20.00.
Consumer concerned about f250 catching on fire while parked in garage.***no answer required***updated 11/7/2005 - the consumer indicated that his vehicle has the same type of switch in his ford f250 that is being recalled on the ford f150.the consumer would like a wiring diagram to determine whether or not his vehicle is safe.updated 01/23/06.
1994 f250 while traveling on the freeway for a period of 2 hrs. The engine suddenly busted into flames. The truck completely burned down even though there were attempts to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.
1994 ford f-250 caught fire under the hood. A recall was received in reference to faulty speed control deactivation switch for the consumer's 1995 f-250 but not the 1994 f-250.
Rough idling.
1. The vehicle's "check brake" and "abs" lights illuminated two months prior to the incident.the brake system was immediately examined by a local shop.the brake fluid was noted as being low and the system was topped off.the lights extinguished and remained extinguished.the vehicle was driven infrequently for two months and otherwise parked at a storage lot near spokane, wa.2. After being parked for six days, the vehicle caught fire.the vehicle was a total loss due to the fire.a trailer parked next to it also suffered extensive fire damage.the fire chief stated that it was an electrical fire.based on burn and smoke patterns, he stated the fire originated in the engine compartment on the driver?s side somewhere between the firewall and the battery.this is consistent with the location of the cruise control deactivation switch (see nhtsa action number ea05005) mounted on the brake assembly.this portion of the brake assembly was no longer visible after the fire but several other parts near that area showed signs of having been exposed to excessive heat.3. The manufacturer was contacted to determine if there were any outstanding recalls.based on the vin, the manufacturer stated there were no outstanding recalls.a local dealer?s service department technician stated that several other recalls had been accomplished on similar vehicles because of the cruise control but for some reason the manufacturer elected not to recall this vehicle.however, the service technician recommended having the part replaced anyways.the advice was appreciated but obviously too late. A recall would have prevented the fire, loss of property, and potential injury/death.
Steering wheel misaligned.
During vehicle operation the windshield wipers will intermittently work. They shut off when the turn signal is used or when making a turn.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Sometimes they come on and cut off after a few minutes. Sometimes they don't operate at all.wiper motor switch needs to be replaced. *ml
Windshield wipers do not function correctly on the delay speeds. The switch on the turn signal lever will not make contact on the deleay speeds.
Owner states that while backing into reverse the front wheels turned in,resulting in possible safety hazard.
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