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Exterior lightingPart report

1994 Ford E-350 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 51 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Ford E-350, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Consumer states when he returned to vehicle, he noticed that headlights were on, when he opened the door the light switch was on is off position, and at that time, that is when he noticed smoke coming from the steering column, consumer disconnected the battery which stopped the smoke, consumer removed the malfunctioned switch that shorted out, and has since replaced the switch.”

NHTSA complaint #785444, filed 2001-08

“While adjusting tilt mechanism for steering column wiring harness separated, resulting in a loss of brake lights/ turn signals, and the hazard lights. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”

NHTSA complaint #8000840, filed 2001-12

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201216%
2009220%
200813%
200624%
200212%
200112%
199812%
199612%
199424%

Other parts of the 1994 Ford E-350

Brakes
17 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford E-350

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