1994 Ford E-150 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Ford E-150, 6% of the 121 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Transmission shifted out of last gear & vehicle would start to vibrate as if going over rumble strips. Happens when trying to pass another vehicle. Vibrations in transmission would last about 15-25 seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #878621, filed 2001-01“After putting vehicle into park and leaving idling for about 15 minutes, and then when turning vehicle off, it started to roll back. Consumer had to apply brakes. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8015313, filed 2002-08“Transmission would vibrate at 50mph or higher speeds. Happens when its shifting on its own. Been to dealer & mechanic drained & replaced transmission fluid. The problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #852141, filed 1999-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 7 | 37% |
| 2012 | 3 | 25% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 2 | 13% |
| 1989 | 2 | 6% |
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 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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