1994 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Ford Econoline, 10% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“- the contact called about NHTSA campaign 06v286000. He states that the vehicle was parked in driveway and caught on fire, at the time of the fire vehicle was not running. The vehicle's the speed control de-activation switch was the source of the fire. At the time of the incident there wasn't a recall on the vehicle so the contact paid for the repair done on vehicle. The contact stated that once the recall was posted, he took the vehicle to the dealership and they verified that the repair on vehicle had been done previously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176377, filed 2006-12, 151,320 miles“The speed control deactivation switch caught on fire and burnt the brake fluid bottle and some scored paint under the hood and some wiring. When we contacted Ford they said this vehicle didn't fall under this recall. Now Ford says it does and we had already repaired it at our expense. When we looked this up on the net it said it was already done in 1996, but how could it when they said it didn;t fall into the recall since it was a e150.”
NHTSA complaint #10227948, filed 2008-05“The contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while parked outside a church. The fire department was contacted, and extinguished the fire. The fire department determined the fire originated from under the hood and was likely an electrical wiring problem. The vehicle was totaled and there were no problems prior to the incident. The contact saw a recall NHTSA campaign id # 06v86000 regarding the vehicle speed control, but the contact had not yet received a recall letter.”
NHTSA complaint #10164681, filed 2006-08, 136,000 miles“While operating vehicle at low speeds throttle started to stick, causing a gradual acceleration to 45 MPH. In an attempt to release throttle, driver pressed on accelerator pedal once which only caused throttle to stick at a higher speed, driver was able to stop vehicle by turning ignition off. Dealership has not examined the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #898916, filed 2001-11“Sudden acceleration and throttle sticking at low speed for 2nd time in three week time.mechanics unable to find cause. I have researched the NHTSA site and there are many reported similar incidents of throttle sticking by other Ford truck consumers. How many incidents do you need to demand that Ford do a recall. How many people must be seriously injured or die.”
NHTSA complaint #713403, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 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 Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 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 Econoline 1994–1996, F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Econoline
29 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsAir bags
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology