1994 Ford Club Wagon recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Vehicle Speed Control
What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
What could happen: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1994 CLUB WAGON.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 06V286000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-436-7332.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S28. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1994 Ford Club Wagon owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (8), Hydraulic (8), Wheels / tires (7), Steering (5), Electrical system (4).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/26/2012 · Steering
AS I WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT AT CLEVELAND CLINIC, I HEARD TWO LOUD BANGS AND UPON LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD I NOTICED THE GEARBOX HAD PULLED FROM THE FRAME AND THREE BOLTS SHEARED OFF LEAVING THE STEERING UNUSABLE AND THIS INCIDENT HAD I BEEN DRIVING WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY WIFE AND I. WHY NO RECALL I ASK? UPON RESEARCHING, I AM FI…
11/29/2011 · Steering
I WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD AND AS I WAS BACKING OUT THE STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED I STILL CANNOT GET THE VAN HOME YET BECAUSE IT HAS YET TO BE FIXED. THE STEERING BOX SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME, WHERE IT WAS MOUNTED AND SHEARED ALL 3 BOLTS AND PULLED ONE BOLT THROUGH THE FRAME. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I WOULD HAVE WRECKED. I RES…
01/06/2009 · Steering
THE STEERING BOX IS BOLTED TO THE FRONT LEFT FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS. ALL THREE BOLTS SHEARED, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT THE TOP OF THE MT. BAKER HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON STATE RT 542. THERE WERE SIX PEOPLE IN THE VAN, AND WE HAD JUST DRIVEN UP THE WINDING STEEP MOUNTAIN ROAD WITH THOUSAND FOOT DROPS AND FEW GUA…
02/22/2008 · Electrical system
RECALL 08S01, FUSED JUMP HARNESS CALLED THE DEALER, SAID IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY 0F 2008. LETTER RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY. *TR
07/03/2007 · Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD CLUB WAGON. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE DISTRIBUTOR AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED. THE V…
07/09/2005 · Electrical system · fire
DRIVING INTO CULVER DRIVE THROUGH AND NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, DROVE CAR OUT OF DRIVE THROUGH AND PARK. CALLED 911 AND BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE MY CAR WAS HEAVY WITH FIRE AND THE CAR NEXT TO IT WAS BURNED AS WELL, TOTAL ESTIMATED DAMAGES WAS $9000. MY CAR WAS TOTALED.
04/13/2004 · Wheels / tires
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TIRE PROBLEM. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE BEGAN TO TAKE ON OVAL SHAPE. REMINGTON, LT255/75R16, DOT#DAIL925028 . *AK
10/16/2002 · Wheels / tires
THESE VANS OPERATE WITH THE REAR WHEEL DISPLACED FROM THE FRONT WHEEL TRACK BY 2.5 IN. MR