Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V101000 Reported May 25, 1994

Electrical system:ignition:electronic control unit

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V101000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
900
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 25, 1994

Defect Summary

In a heavily loaded vehicle, while in the cruise control mode, the throttle may not reduce immediately when the load on the engine is decreased (such as when the vehicle crests a hill.) this can result in increased vehicle speed without prior warning.

Safety Consequence

This can result in loss of speed control of the vehicle, and a possible accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic engine control module.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 94V101000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V101000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 94V101000?

NHTSA recall 94V101000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on May 25, 1994. It addresses: Electrical system:ignition:electronic control unit. The recall affects approximately 900 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94V101000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.