The 1994 Ford F-150 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a tire tread separation risk on certain Firestone Wilderness AT and Radial ATX tires that can cause the driver to lose control and crash.
Low inflation pressure, high speed, and hot weather can all contribute to the tread peeling away from the tire. There are also two airbag concerns. On some trucks, a flaw in the airbag diagnostic monitor can cause the driver's airbag to deploy unexpectedly when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition is being turned to start, posing an injury risk to the driver. On others, the airbag diagnostic module installed was intended for heavier trucks and does not function in this application, meaning the airbag system and its warning light will not operate at all.
At a glance
What can fail
Firestone Wilderness AT and Radial ATX/ATX II tires (size P235/75R15) from Decatur, Illinois can separate at the tread when driven at low air pressure, high speed, or in hot weather.
What the fix does
Contact Firestone Customer Service at 1-800-465-1904 for assistance. The formal replacement program ended August 29, 2001.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle has an air bag diagnostic module that doesn't work properly. This module was installed in error for your vehicle's weight class.
What the fix does
Your dealer will check your vehicle and install the correct air bag diagnostic module if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag diagnostic monitor design can trigger the driver's side air bag to deploy when the passenger door is slammed while the ignition key is in the start position.
What the fix does
Install a redesigned air bag diagnostic monitor to correct this issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
