1994 Ford E-150 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Ford E-150, 4% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #745269, filed 2001-05“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #745479, filed 2001-05Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 19% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-150
26 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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