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1994 Ford E-150: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

121 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

129,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 121 complaints (12.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3327.3%
Steering behavior2621.5%
Fuel system concerns97.4%
Transmission and shifting75.8%
Electrical and battery issues75.8%
Engine operation32.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
9
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
Steering
8
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
6
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
Tires
5
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip13
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)9
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline8
Steering8
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control6
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings5
Tires5

Vehicle Speed Control: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 13; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion): 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 8; Steering: 8; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 5; Tires: 5

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
14
150,000 and above
7
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,99914
150,000 and above7

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 7

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 93 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
20
1996
12
1997
9
1998
13
1999
11
2000
6
2001
10
2002
4
2003
5
2004
5
2005
8
2006
2
2007
2
2008
4
2009
1
2011
2
2013
1
2016
2
2019
1
2020
1
2023
1
2024
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199520
199612
19979
199813
199911
20006
200110
20024
20035
20045
20058
20062
20072
20084
20091
20112
20131
20162
20191
20201
20231
20241

1995: 20; 1996: 12; 1997: 9; 1998: 13; 1999: 11; 2000: 6; 2001: 10; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 5; 2005: 8; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2016: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 33 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10007601 · 2003-02-16 (February 16, 2003)

FUEL SMELL AFTER DRIVING. MECHANIC FOUND FUEL TANK TO BE LEAKING. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE FUEL TANK.

Owner-reported narrative. 124,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007601 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017369 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. WHICH WAS AS A RESULT OF STEERING BOX FAILURE. ALSO THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017369 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10028647 · 2003-07-20 (July 20, 2003)

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 DOES NOT COOL HAVE HAD REPAIR STATION LOOK AT IT. *AK 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.

Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028647 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10048313 · 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10048313 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10062880 · 2004-03-08 (March 8, 2004)

TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES EXPERIENCED TOTAL STEERING FAILURE CAUSED BY THE STEERING BOX TEARING AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. *PH AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, CONSUMER COULDN'T FIND A DEALER IN THEIR AREA TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *LA

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10062880 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10075892 · 2004-06-08 (June 8, 2004)

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. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075892 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10079896 · 2004-06-25 (June 25, 2004)

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 VEHICLE DOWN TO A COMPLETE STOP HE HAD TO GO INTO SOME GRAVEL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 145,380 miles reported. Look up ODI 10079896 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10090589 · 2004-09-07 (September 7, 2004)

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.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 95,008 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090589 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

06V286000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2006-08-01 (August 1, 2006)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

NHTSA campaign record ↗
08V051000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Reported: 2008-02-04 (February 4, 2008)

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
09V297000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-07-29 (July 29, 2009)

R&R MOBILITY IS RECALLING 7 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: R&R MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
09V298000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2009-07-29 (July 29, 2009)

R&R MOBILITY IS RECALLING 7 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy: R&R MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V087000 · Equipment:Other:Labels

Reported: 1994-05-09 (May 9, 1994)

THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V128000 · Interior Lighting

Reported: 1994-07-11 (July 11, 1994)

THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.

Consequence: THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.

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Data completeness

121 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

23.1%Usable mileage28 / 121 records
81.0%Valid incident date98 / 121 records
100.0%Valid filing date121 / 121 records
81.0%Ordered incident and filing dates98 / 121 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2009201020112012201320142015201620212023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

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Vehicle Speed Control
114.3%
ODI 10564544

ADULT MALE DRIVER, I'VE RAN A TRUCK SALES SINCE 1971, DRIVING ALL BRANDS AN THIS IS A FIRST AND THE MOST DANGEROUS 2 OR 3 MINUTES OF MY LIFE..... DRIVING A 2009 FORD F150 61,62 MPH ON CRUISE, COMING INTO LEARY GEORGIA AN APPROACHING 2 VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME, I TOUCHED THE BRAKE PETAL TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS THE START OF A NITE MARE. THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN, FROM 60 I GO TO 75 -80 I HAD TO PASS THE 2 CARS AHEAD IN TOWN OR REAR END THEM. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AN THE TRANSMISSION KEPT DOWNSHIFTING GIVING…

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00.0%

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14.3%
ODI 10553220 · 86,691 mi

I HAVE A F150 2011 3.5L ECO BOOST MOTOR THAT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A REST STOP. I WAS NEAR CHICAGO ON INTERSTATE 80/90 I TRIED TO PULL OUT USING THE ACCELERATION RAMP TRAFFIC WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY SO NEEDED TO USE THE ECO BOOST POWER WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SHUTTER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING ON THEN OFF. I HAD MY WIFE WITH ME AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE MOTOR LOST POWER. I COULD NOT GET ONTO THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LOT OF SEMI-TRUCK ON THE ROAD T…

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00.0%

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15.3%
ODI 11115513 · 134,303 mi

I WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DOWNSHIFT TO 3RD GEAR THEN BACK TO 5TH GEAR THEN FIRST GEAR. LOCKING MY WHEELS. TIRES SCREECHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN MY TRUCK OFF, OPEN THE DOOR TO TRY TO RESET THE VEHICLE. IVE READ THREADS OF PEOPLE HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND TURNING OFF THE TRUCK, OPENING THE DOOR RESETS THE VEHICLE.. PO722-00 CODE OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT NO SINGLE - PENDING DTC

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112.5%
ODI 10712172

AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS…

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Steering
00.0%

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220.0%
ODI 10375895 · 200 mi

12/1/2010 EXPLANATION OF TWO LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SITUATION ONE: ON MAY 4, 2010, I THE CONSUMER, WAS DRIVING FROM JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA TO CHATTANOOGA, TENN. THE TRIP WAS ON GEORGIA HWY 400 SOUTH FROM OLD MILTON PKWY TO I-285 WEST AND NORTH ON I-75. THE TIME WAS BETWEEN 3:30 PM AND 5:30PM. THE VAN WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WAS MOVING FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDES OF THE TRAFFIC LANE. THE TRAFFIC WAS CONSIDERED NORMAL FOR I-75 WITH 18 WHEEL TRUCK AND PASSENGER CAR TRAFFIC. THE VAN WAS DRIVEN WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC APPROXI…

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521.7%
ODI 10409490 · 20 mi

THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F…

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18.3%
ODI 10524465 · 5,142 mi

DRIVING THIS VAN IS VERY DIFFICULT, IT WILL NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE ,WHEN YOU PASS BIG TRUCKS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ,THE VACUUM SUCKS IT UP ,AND IT GETS MORE UNCONTROLLABLE,CAUSING A MINOR FISH TALE. OF COURSE FORD CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG .M---KS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM..DO NOT DRIVE THIS VAN IF IS AT ALL WINDY,COULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND UNSAFE . THE WANDERING IN THE STEERING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE .I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VAN FOR ANYONE. OR ANY BUSINESS. *TR

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15.3%
ODI 10938696 · 84,600 mi

12-25-2016 AFTER DROOPING OFF MAID AND GARDENER HERE IN HUATULCO MEXICO MY POWER STEERING QUIT. SINCE GOING SO SLOW DOWN HILL ON VILLAGE STREET I THOUGHT THAT MOTOR HAD QUIT. REALIZED THAT MOTOR WAS RUNNING. THEN NOTICED DASH WARNING THAT SAID HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK . CALLED DEALER THAT WE BOUGHT TRUCK FROM THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A COMPUTER UPDATE NEEDED FOR TRUCK. NOT TO HAPPY SINCE I HAD TOLD DEALER WHEN TRUCK WAS IN SHOP THAT WE DRIVE 2850 MILES TO OUR HOME IN HUATULCO MEXICO EACH YEAR…

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116.7%
ODI 11002038 · 34,000 mi

THE VAN WANDERS BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (> 60MPH). I HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND SUSPENSION CHECKED OUT - ALL OK. PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN PULLING A 5000 LB CAMPER - ALMOST A SAFETY ISSUE.

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225.0%
ODI 10854768 · 6,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Tires
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110.0%
ODI 10598440

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/16. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE HE HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES RELATED TO THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER REGARDING THE TIRE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD BE SENDING THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BUT DIDN'T INDICATE HOW SOON THEY WOULD RECEIVE THEM. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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14.3%
ODI 10519378 · 37,000 mi

WE HAVE A VAN THAT HAS MICHELIN TIRES (225/75 R16). THE VEHICLE HAD 37000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE TIRE BEGAN TO SHOW SEPARATION ON 6/2/2013 AT 3 PM. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT A CERTIFIED TIRE BUSINESS. THE OPPOSITE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON THE SUBSEQUENT TRIP AS WE TRAVELED TO HOUSTON ON 6/6/2013. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR AND AGAIN THE TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION. *TR

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18.3%
ODI 10611061

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE HIM AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT HAVE THE TIRES AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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Electrical System
114.3%
ODI 10428911 · 36,100 mi

ON APPROXIMATELY 8/25/2010, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY. IT COULDN'T BE STARTED BY AAA. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND A BURNED WIRE THAT WENT FROM THE FUSE BOX TO A JUNCTION BOX. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE AS THE WIRE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKES AND WHEN IT GETS HOT THE WIRE BURNS OUT. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE VEHICLE CAN EVENTUALLY GO ON FIRE. IT WAS REPAIRED AND THEN ON 9/25/2011 THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AMERICAN FORD ON …

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28.7%
ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

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18.3%
ODI 10948604 · 355,470 mi

UGA

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210.5%
ODI 10808266 · 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

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116.7%
ODI 10722873 · 22,050 mi

WHEN STARTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES 4X4 WAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF JUST BARELY TOUCHED 4WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH AND IT WENT OFF ALSO DID IT AGAIN WHEN I WAS DRIVING

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112.5%
ODI 10788340 · 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING THE 1,100 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V614000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

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112.5%
ODI 10938984 · 85 mi

THE ELECTRONICS ON THE DASH RESET, CAUSING THE RADIO TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES WITH DATE, TIME AND RADIO PROGRAMS, DIMMING CONTROLS, AND UNKNOWN OTHER ISSUES. THE DEALER RESETS, BUT I HAVE TOO KEEP RETURNING FOR CORRECTIONS. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY A THIRD PARTY. THIS IS NOT CORRECT AS I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT OTHER COMPONENTS ARE AFFECTED. BY THIS. THE DEALER SAYS THE DASHBOARD SYSTEMS MAY NEED TO BE EXCHANGED. WHY?

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1100.0%
ODI 11475754 · 1,500 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-150. The contact stated when he exited his vehicle, the electronic running board functionality was not operating. As the contact attempted to step out of his vehicle onto the ground, he fell and injured his right knee. The contact also stated his grandson almost experienced an injury from the faulty running board. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact reported to the medical facility and received a shot in his right knee for the injury. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed failure with…

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Engine
228.6%
ODI 10860521 · 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE NUMBER SEVEN DRIVER SIDE SPARK PLUG FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS STRIPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

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110.0%
ODI 10918721 · 91,000 mi

AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION THE BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT SLOW TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ON A RED LIGHT. THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. (THIS COMPLAINT IS SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10918568 AND THAT COMPLAINT IMPROPERLY NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT - THE REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH THIS COMPLAINT. ALSO, THIS COMPLAINT SUPPLEMENTS THE PRIOR…

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417.4%
ODI 10463853 · 4,000 mi

DRIVING NEW F150 FORD (MY BROTHERS TRUCK) ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING, HAD TOWED TO FORD IN SULLIVAN, MO WHERE THE NEXT MORNING A MECHANIC BLEW UP THE ENGINE DURING TEST DRIVE.....WAS TOLD WARRANTY COVERED EXPENSES AND RENTAL AND REPAIRS, 3 MONTHS LATER TOLD NO SORRY YOU PAY THE CUSTOMER.....LIED TO BY FORD. *TR

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18.3%
ODI 11056596 · 125,000 mi

ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, DRIVING S81 JUST BEFORE THE SALEM EXIT, THE 2012 FORD E-150 WHITE CARGO VAN 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE #3 CYLINDER HEAD WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 40 MPH. THE PLANNED TRIP STARTED FROM HARRISBURG PA TO ANDREWS NC. TO WITNESS A SOLAR ECLIPSE. ENGINE FAILURE HAPPEN AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH JUST NORTH OF THE SALEM EXIT OFF 81 SOUTH. THERE WAS NO SHOP AVAILABLE TILL NEXT DAY TO REPAIR DAMAGE.. DAMAGES INCLUDED A OVERNIGHT STAY, MISSING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 2017 AND REPAIR AND PARTS COST OF OVER $300.00 SPARK P…

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631.6%
ODI 10860746 · 48,000 mi

TRUCK SHOOK AN STOP RUNNING

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

225.0%
ODI 10712172

AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range118,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10100643 · 210,000 mi

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. *AK

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ODI 10187324 · 129,000 mi

TL*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.*AK

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ODI 10227744 · 108,000 mi

TL*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 I…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range50,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10234288 · 50,000 mi

TL*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 R…

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Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)Too few reports for a range140,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10017369 · 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. WHICH WAS AS A RESULT OF STEERING BOX FAILURE. ALSO THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

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ODI 10075892 · 150,000 mi

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. *AK

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Steering146,250–166,500 mi165,000 mi6
ODI 10500077 · 167,000 mi

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. TH…

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ODI 10861501 · 140,000 mi

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 TH…

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ODI 10926539 · 135,000 mi

TL* 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.

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Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control108,000–120,000 mi110,009 mi5
ODI 10117437 · 82,000 mi

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

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ODI 10131770 · 130,020 mi

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. *NM

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ODI 10149552 · 120,000 mi

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.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-121None
ODI 11631341

See attached document for complaint

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2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2021: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2021111
2023000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2021100
2023000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentVehicle Speed ControlService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSteering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineSteeringVehicle Speed Control:Cruise ControlFuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsTires
Vehicle Speed Control—
3
ODI 10234288 · 50,000 mi

TL*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 R…

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ODI 708707

ABS BRAKES - ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON. / SPEED CONTROL - STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME THAT HORN STOPPED WORKING. STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM??

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ODI 745269

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. *AK

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0
2
ODI 526044

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

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ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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1
ODI 745269

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. *AK

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1
ODI 10227744 · 108,000 mi

TL*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 I…

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1
ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
ODI 10234288 · 50,000 mi

TL*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 R…

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ODI 708707

ABS BRAKES - ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON. / SPEED CONTROL - STOPPED WORKING AT SAME TIME THAT HORN STOPPED WORKING. STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM??

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ODI 745269

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. *AK

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—00
1
ODI 745269

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. *AK

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000
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)00—
1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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000
1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
ODI 526044

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

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ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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0
1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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—00
1
ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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Steering
1
ODI 745269

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. *AK

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1
ODI 745269

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. *AK

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00—000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
ODI 10227744 · 108,000 mi

TL*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 I…

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0000—00
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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00
1
ODI 537483

BALL JOINTS FAILED.

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00—0
Tires00
1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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1
ODI 505268

ENGINE NOISE.

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000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 5.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 129,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10187324 · 129,000 mi

TL*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.*AK

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ODI 517145

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES.

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ODI 838956

UPON TRAVELING 40 MPH, COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND REDUCING SPEED VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MANEUVER.CONSUMER THEN REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

5 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 107,700 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10017369 · 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. WHICH WAS AS A RESULT OF STEERING BOX FAILURE. ALSO THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

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ODI 10113231 · 85,400 mi

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 HARNESS CHANGED. YET THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE HAD NOT CHANGED. *AK

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ODI 537544

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.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 4.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 130,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10017369 · 130,000 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN A LEFT TURN WAS MADE. WHICH WAS AS A RESULT OF STEERING BOX FAILURE. ALSO THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

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ODI 10113231 · 85,400 mi

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 HARNESS CHANGED. YET THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE HAD NOT CHANGED. *AK

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ODI 10926539 · 135,000 mi

TL* 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.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 523158

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO A WIRE DISCONNECTION.

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ODI 824180

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. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 82,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10117437 · 82,000 mi

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

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 846252

STARTED SMELLING GAS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FUEL PUMP WAS CORRODED. *AK

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b