1994 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 15%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Ford F-250, 15% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving our 1994 Ford f250, it caught on fire. This truck was used in our business and was well taken care of with regular maintenance performed. It was a total loss along with tools and equipment used in our business. We realize this is not a recall year, but aparently there is a problem that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10125606, filed 2005-06, 135,774 miles“Two exhaust manifold bolts on the passenger side closest to the firewall have broken off on my 94 Ford F-250 with the 460 c.I.engine. This results in noise and exhaust smells entering the cab. The dealership agrees that this is common problem with this engine but wants $1700.00to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10031116, filed 2003-08, 66,000 miles“Consumer complaint concerning the 1995 f250 under hood fire defect. The consumer stated she has 2 other Ford vehicles a 1994 Ford f250 and 1994 Ford f350 that did have under hood fires, but not the 1995 f250 which a recall letter was sent.”
NHTSA complaint #10171198, filed 2006-10“While pulling a horse trailer, driving down a busy highway, the engine died. The battery light came and the truck stalled. Driver was able to restart the truck and get off highway safely. Right afterwards the truck died again and lost steering and braking capabilites, and coasted off the road. The truck was towed to the dealership and being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #832609, filed 1998-12“The tensioner has broken seven times in two years. When the tensioner breaks, the belt that operates the whole system breaks. The dealer has been contacted previously. They stated that this was a problem with the Ford trucks, but they offered no recourse. We have been very fortunate that no injury has occured due to this problem. However, it is very costly to repair every two to three months.”
NHTSA complaint #705556, filed 1999-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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