1994 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Ford F-350, 8% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,500 miles. 3 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.
“F350 Ford supercrew 4x4 7.3 turbo diesel had been sitting for 4 days. Wife comes out of house finds truck on fire in engine compartment on driver's side. The cruise deactivation switch was disconnected.”
NHTSA complaint #10250066, filed 2008-11, 229,000 miles“When attempting to start the vehicle smoke came from the engine compartment. Consumer immediately got out and disconnected the cruise control cable wires. Then, the smoke stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10115330, filed 2005-03, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V399000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11555732, filed 2023-11“1994 Ford F-350 had an under hood fire. A recall was received in refernce to faulty speed control deactivation switch for the consumer's 1995 f-250 but not the 1994 F-350.”
NHTSA complaint #10170135, filed 2006-09“Vehicle's air by-pass valve in the intake sticks, causing rapid acceleration. This occurs in cold weather conditions. This is the 2nd by-pass valve replaced due to this condition on 7.5 engine.”
NHTSA complaint #807900, filed 1997-03Related 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-350 1994–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford F-350
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford F-350
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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