1994 Ford Econoline steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1994 Ford Econoline — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While pulling out of a parking space turn wheel to left hard at loud cracking sound as if something was breaking. Stopped got out and looked under and noticed a bolt pulled through and broke the frame where the bottom bolt was. Grabbed the other two and they pulled right out and we're snapped off…”
filed Dec 6, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle would constantly veer to the right and the steering wheel wobbled. An independent mechanic stated that the steering box needed to…”
filed Aug 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the…
DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2018
Steering problems in other Econoline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Econoline | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 Econoline | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 Econoline | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 Econoline | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 Econoline | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 Econoline | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 Econoline | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 Econoline | 6 | 8% |
| 1993 Econoline | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 Econoline | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 Econoline | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Ford Econoline
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.