Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Cargo.
The 1994 Ford Cargo stands as a relatively quiet entry in this commercial model's seven-year run from 1990 to 1996, with just a single owner complaint on record and zero recalls — a profile that places it firmly on the more trouble-free end of the lineup's reliability spectrum. That lone complaint centers on the hydraulic service brake system, which emerges as the top complaint area for this model year, though the overall volume is modest even by the standards of a vehicle line whose worst year (1995) saw only two complaints. For a researcher assessing the Cargo's durability track record, the 1994 model represents a midpoint where reported issues remain minimal, suggesting that whatever concerns surfaced were isolated rather than indicative of a systemic flaw.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 174.8 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Overall height | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3206 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 59.8 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In the context of the 1990-1996 generation, the 1994 Ford Cargo marks a peak in technical service bulletins (TSBs) with 28, a significant jump from just 12 in 1990, while maintaining the low complaint volume of 1 seen earlier. This positions the 1994 model at a transitional point where manufacturer technical adjustments were at their highest, just prior to a slight uptick in complaints to 2 in both 1995 and 1996. For the target year, the single recorded complaint involves the hydraulic service brakes and is associated with a crash, though the data does not specify the root cause; notably, there are zero recalls, zero investigations, and zero fire complaints. The absence of recalls alongside the high TSB count suggests Ford was actively issuing technical guidance to address issues before they escalated into widespread failures. Consequently, the 1994 model is a defensible used purchase, provided you verify that the extensive TSB service updates, especially those concerning the hydraulic brakes, have been properly completed.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 28 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02169 | 2002-08-19 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND… |
| 99205 | 1999-10-04 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 99196 | 1999-09-20 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE… |
| 98246 | 1998-12-07 | Electrical System | FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE… |
| 9852 | 1998-04-13 | Tires | INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC |
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