1994 Ford F-150 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 676 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Ford F-150, 2% of the 676 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“While driving my seat recliner bolts broke from the seat frame causing the seat to recline all the way to the back seat in my extended cab. I was able to not lose control of my truck thankfully however I have it temporarily fixed with a bolt stuck through it to keep it from reclining. Upon calling Ford they told me that even though I found a recall for this issue; it however did not affect my VIN #. I believe this is a safety issue and should be addressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472007, filed 2012-08, 181,100 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the parking brake would not hold the vehicle, which causes it to roll freely. Secondly, the bumper is abnormally loose and rattles. As a result, the bumper could separate from the vehicle. Thirdly, the seat back reclines suddenly. Lastly, the front driver's side air bag warning light consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. The light indicates a failure within the air bag system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268605, filed 2009-05, 20,000 miles“The contact stated the driver's side seat would not lock in the upright position. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, the seat frame was replaced. After a period of time the repair failed. The frame was replaced for a second time. The manufacturer has not been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10152156, filed 2006-03, 75,000 miles“96 e 010 000/seats: driver seat recliner to seat frame fractured, causing seat back to recline while driving. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consume rthat vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #894895, filed 2001-08“The driver seatback broke off because there was not enough welds or hinges which may have caused a loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #837715, filed 1999-05Related recalls
- 96V064000Apr 16, 1996The wire harness for the power lumbar feature on the seat is underneath the front seat cushion support wires. The support wires on the driver seat can contact…Covers: Ford F-150 1994–1995, F-250 1994–1995, F-350 1994–1995
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 14 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 | 44 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 86 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 7 | 0% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford F-150
148 complaintsFuel system
113 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsTires
40 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford F-150
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