- The problem
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- The risk
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Ford F53 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 Ford F53 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2009 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F53 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 Ford F53 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1994 Ford F53 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford F53: every year compared
All F53 years1994 Ford F53 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Ford F53 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1994 Ford Aerostar | 258 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Crown Victoria | 208 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Bronco | 104 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Aspire | 55 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Club Wagon | 27 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Contour | 12 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Bronco II | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1994 Ford Cargo | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1994 Ford F53
Does the 1994 Ford F53 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1994 Ford F53: vehicle speed control (October 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1994 Ford F53 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 Ford F53 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford F53 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1994 Ford F53 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data