1994 Ford Econoline Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Ford Econoline, 6% of the 124 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Abs braking light comes on intermittently, and the air bag light has remained on since 30k miles. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Also problems with hand brakes. Cruise control doesn't always engage, but when it does, it is difficult to return it to the original position.”
NHTSA complaint #832000, filed 1998-12“When vehicle crashed head-on into a stationary vehicle, traveling between 40-60 MPH, there was no deployment of the driver's side airbag. Owner is waiting to get vehicle repaired. Damages totall about $3,000.00. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #846996, filed 1999-09“Steering column: anti-lock brake light on all the time, airbag light blinks in a pattern, horn and cruise control quit working at the same time. Transmission: transmission shudders when shifting gears in the higher gears.”
NHTSA complaint #721769, filed 2000-04“While driving approx. 30-35mph, suddenly airbag deployed without impact, no apparent reason, result lost steering capability ran into a telephone pole. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #959952, filed 1995-02Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Econoline
29 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Econoline
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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