1994 Ford E-250 Econoline Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1994 Ford E-250 Econoline covers two engines, the 5.8L OHV V8 and the 4.9L OHV inline-six, across four configurations, the chassis, the cutaway van and the standard and extended cargo vans, and four trims, Base, Base Stripped, XL and XL Stripped. That spread means one book answers for a finished cargo van and a rolling chassis alike, so its procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are organized by system: engine, transmission, axles, brakes, steering, suspension, body and electrical.
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- Chassis
- 2-door cutaway van
- 2-door standard cargo van
- 2-door extended cargo van
Trims covered
- Base
- Base Stripped
- XL
- XL Stripped
Known issues on the 1994 E-250 Econoline. Six recalls are on federal record. One covers a speed control deactivation switch on gasoline and natural gas trucks that may overheat and start an underhood fire. Another involves a parking brake whose foot pedal can interfere with a wire harness, so the brake may not fully set. A third is Ford's speed control fuse campaign, where the fuse sits in the output circuit rather than the intended feed. Owners have logged 385 complaints with NHTSA, clustering on the service brakes, engine cooling and steering. Brake, speed control and steering procedures and wiring diagrams all appear in this manual.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCUR
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION FORCE FOR A FOOT OPERATED CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 POUNDS TO HOLD THE VEHICLE ON A 30%
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 1994 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated she heard an unusual noise that sounded like something broke. The contact stated
Showing the 2 most serious of 385 complaints filed with NHTSA.
