1994 Ford Econoline Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%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 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Ford Econoline, 5% of the 124 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.
“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“When brake are applied, the ABS light comes on. It took six tries for the dealer to locate and correct an electrical problem with the ABS. Also, experience two transmission problems where the vehicle gets stuck in low gear and the engine overheats.”
NHTSA complaint #539863, filed 1998-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
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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