1994 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 21%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,690miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford E-150, 21% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,690 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10079896, filed 2004-06, 145,380 miles“Dealer told me Ford has no recall on ABS brake system told 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.”
NHTSA complaint #713715, filed 1999-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #824180, filed 1998-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #814407, filed 1997-07“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 2001-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-150
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 complaintsAir bags
5 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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