1994 Ford E-150 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Ford E-150, 17% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On jan 21st 2020, while maneuvering at a gas station, I heard a loud pop/crack. Thinking I had hit a stanchion, I walked around my van but - no stanchion. Nothing to see so I go about my day. Steering pulled to the right, I checked for low tire pressure - pressure, ok. 40 miles of freeway driving later, I take the van to the garage - steering feels loose. After inspection, the danger I was in, and the threat I was to those around me on the road, was most apparent. The steering gear box was loose from the frame, one bolt having sheered off. And the frame itself cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316572, filed 2020-03, 170,000 miles“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 the repair bill.I love my van.have a mustang too…”
NHTSA complaint #10861501, filed 2016-04, 140,000 miles“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. The last 2 of the crack were open, with about a 2mm gap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10500077, filed 2013-02, 167,000 miles“Very wobbly loose steering. Scary to drive because the steering isn't reliable. Feels like it will just go off the road or into oncoming traffic while driving down the road. Havent driven it much since.”
NHTSA complaint #11279223, filed 2019-11, 165,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10075892, filed 2004-06, 150,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-150
26 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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