1994 Ford E-150 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Ford E-150, 6% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles.
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.
“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“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10028647, filed 2003-07, 87,000 miles“I purchased this 1994 Ford E-150 clubwagon from a private owner in 08/2008, it was and still is in better than good condition. It had a recall to replace a fused jumper harness which was done in 12/2008. In early spring of 2009, I just bought a new set of tires and got a front end alignment, about two weeks later, I was traveling at about 45 miles an hour on a busy four lane street, when I hit a bump in the road and my van began to shake very violently. At the same time I was passing a repair shop, I got the van under control and pull in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410141, filed 2011-06“Consumer's wife heard a popping sound, then noticed that steering was not right. Mechanic told consumer that there was a tear in frame, and needed welding. The welding was done after the three bolts, holding the gear box were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #882117, filed 2001-03“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 2001-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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