1994 Ford F-250 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 11%of 123 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- 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 F-250, 11% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 9 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.
“I have a 1994 Ford f150 truck, on march the 4th. 2005, after a wind storm, I hauled a load of tree limbs to my back pasture, as I was unloading them from the back of my truck I noticed smoke rolling out from under the hood of my truck, before I could make a move to the front of my truck there were flames everywhere (the grass had caught on fire). I escaped danger only because there was a heavy wind out of the nw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139072, filed 2005-10, 138,000 miles“In august, 2009, my Ford truck caught on fire while parked and plugged in to warm the engine. The fire department came to put the fire out and I had my vehicle towed with the intention of getting it repaired. I wrote to Ford motor company's claims department to inform them what happened, including pictures, and advised them that the vehicle was available to them for inspection. Their response was that my vehicle was not involved in any open recalls that would have contributed to the circumstances described. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328562, filed 2010-05, 254,000 miles“Recall 05v017000 concerning speed control deactivation. While driving 35-40 MPH consumer smelled smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, opened the hood, and noticed the fire near the A/C unit areas. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10117444, filed 2005-04, 68,000 miles“1994 f250 while traveling on the freeway for a period of 2 hrs. The engine suddenly busted into flames. The truck completely burned down even though there were attempts to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.”
NHTSA complaint #10164411, filed 2006-08, 100,000 miles“1. The vehicle's check brake and ABS lights illuminated two months prior to the incident. The brake system was immediately examined by a local shop. The brake fluid was noted as being low and the system was topped off. The lights extinguished and remained extinguished. The vehicle was driven infrequently for two months and otherwise parked at a storage lot near spokane, wa. 2. After being parked for six days, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was a total loss due to the fire. A trailer parked next to it also suffered extensive fire damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213375, filed 2008-01, 80,123 milesRelated recalls
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
- 05V388000Sep 7, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Ford F-250 1994–1999, F-150 1994–2002, Expedition 1997–2002 +3 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 8 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 23 | 10% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 5% |
| 1996 | 16 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 11% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsFuel system
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 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