1994 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,004miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Ford E-150, 17% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,004 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Underhood fire starting in the cruise control switch on the master cylinder, which I saved for investigation. I happened to be outside, saw the smoke and flames and was able to extinguish it before major destruction occurred. The flames were coming from that switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10131770, filed 2005-08, 130,020 miles“1)normal operation, 2)throttle stuck in open position. Brake would not stop vehicle. Placed in neutral just in time to avoid entering busy intersection. 3)no parts replaced. Waiting for weather to warm. Did manually operate throttle at throttle body and throttle sticks in open position suggesting that it is not a cable problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10100643, filed 2004-11, 210,000 miles“1994 Ford e150 has problems with battery equipment. There was a series of dead battery incidents. While connecting a new battery with the key out of the ignition, a considerable spark occurred at the battery terminal followed by a plume of smoke which emitted from the speed control switch assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10117437, filed 2005-04, 82,000 miles“On september 12, 2005 while the family was away from home, our 1994 Ford e 150(econoline) van spontaneously started on fire. The vehicle was parked and not running as we were not home. Upon return and following communication with the fire department and witnesses, the vehicle started smoking and then burst into flames with no one near the vehicle. The hood and engine area were a mass of melted wires and plastic. The focus of damage was on the driver side of the engine. We were told by a neighbor at that time about a recall Ford was suppose to have on their vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136393, filed 2005-09“The contact stated the vehicle caught fire and burned. The vehicle was parked for 8 hours prior to the fire. The fire department stated in a written report the fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side. Additional property damage was sustained to 4 other vehicles. The insurance company investigated and deemed the vehicle a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10149552, filed 2006-02, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford E-150 1994–1996, F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-150
26 complaintsSteering
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology