1994 Ford F Super Duty recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.
What could happen: DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
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 F SUPER DUTY.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 97V209000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- 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: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 19, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD MOTORHOME CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-444-3311. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
2. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches. THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
What could happen: IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
The fix: INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
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 F SUPER DUTY.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V018000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- 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: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Summary: THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence: IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Remedy: INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
Notes: SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BUMPER ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1994 Ford F Super Duty owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (6), Hydraulic (6), Fuel system (5), Gasoline (5), Vehicle Speed Control (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)
12/07/2007 · Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V553000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 07S57. HE HAS REPLACED THREE CAM SENSORS IN HIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 146,000.
07/28/2003 · Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING DURING HOT SUMMER MONTHS THE VEHICLE COULD BE MOVING 50-60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED WOULD SUDDENLY DROP TO ABOUT 40 MPH THEN BACK TO 60 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER EVERY YEAR BUT FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. *AK *CB *NLM
08/28/2002 · Brakes
IN BOTH CASES THE MOTORHOME LOST ITS ABILITY TO STOP THIS MOTORHOME. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND AVOID SERIOUS PROBLEMS. AFTER THE COMPONENTS COOLED DOWN THE SYSTEM WENT BACK TO WORKING. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED AND NO PROBLEMS WERE DISCOVERED. I HAVE TALKED TO FORD AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY HELP.*AK
07/30/2002 · Wheels / tires · fire
OHIO POLICE REPORT. MOTORHOME WAS PULLING A HALFTON PICKUP WHEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT (TIRE INFORMATION UNKNOWN) AND CAUGHT ON FIRE BURNING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME CAUSING DAMAGE THROUGHOUT MOTORHOME INTERIOR. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. *TT
10/05/2001 · Suspension
ALL F -SUPERDUTYS WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL MOTORS FRONT END SHAKING VIOLENTLY THE FRONT WHEELS ON THESE VEHICLES START SHAKING VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH, WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THIS IS GOING ON IT GETS WORSE AND EVENTUALLY WILL RESULT IN A CRASH. ALL FORD SUPERDUTYS THAT I HAVE DRIVEN DO THIS AT SPEEDS OF 40-70 MPH THE ONLY WAY TO GET THIS TO STOP S…
02/06/2001 · Fuel system
FUEL PUMP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD-COULD NOT PUSH MOTORHOME-FINALLY STARTED. *AK
01/31/2001 · Brakes
THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT CALIPERS DO NOT RELEASE AS NECESSARY TO STOP VEHICLE. THE BRAKE FLUID TEMPERATURE REACHES AN EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE WHICH IS CAUSING THE CALIPERS TO NOT RELEASE. THESE BRAKES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT WITH NEW PARTS AND TAKEN APART AGAIN TO RE-LUBRICATE IN HOPES OF A SUCCESSFUL REPAIR. DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE. THERMOPANE WI…
12/20/2000 · Fuel system
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK