1994 Ford E-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Ford E-150, 14% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10113231, filed 2005-03, 85,400 miles“- the contact stated that when attempting to start the 1994 Ford e150 he heard a 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 then unable to start the vehicle without hearing the noise. He generally had this problem with the vehicle when he attempted to start the vehicle in the morning. He did not take the vehicle to the dealership to have it checked. The vehicle currently has 190000 miles. Updated 03/19/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10183917, filed 2007-03, 190,000 miles“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???”
NHTSA complaint #763834, filed 2002-07“While driving on ohio turnpike vehicle caught on fire. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10048313, filed 2003-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #853260, filed 1999-11Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 14% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 15 | 25% |
| 1997 | 20 | 20% |
| 1996 | 11 | 19% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 11 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-150
26 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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