VIN REPORT

2FTHF26K3RCA337641994 FORD F-250

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls · Model-Wide
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints · 1994
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
32 yrs
Made in CANADA
BUYPurchase Verdict

1994 FORD F-250 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

1994 FORD F-250

1994 FORD F-250 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
FORD
Model
F-250
Year
1994
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine
8-cyl 7.3L 190 hp
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Assembly
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA
GVWR
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: OAKVILLE, ONTARIO

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 OAKVILLE, ONTARIO

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 1994 FORD.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$34,114
~$569/mo over 5 yrs
$0.1/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$10,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $34,114 (~$569/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 1994 FORD F-250 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,400–$1,780/yr
~$117–$148/mo
Liability Only
$590–$750/yr
~$49–$63/mo
Category: Full-Size Truck
▼ 32-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background Signals

Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance

Pre-2007 diesel without DPF (diesel particulate filter)

Pre-2007 diesel vehicles are banned or heavily restricted in 12 CARB-compliance states. Verify registrability in your state before purchase.

Affected states: California, New York, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington +7 more

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

FORD has been fined $17M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Failure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data.

2015$17MFailure to timely file Early Warning Reports on defect data

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN2FTHF26K3RCA33764
Model Year1994
MakeFORD
ModelF-250
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

Body StylePickup
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Fuel TypeDiesel

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)7.3
Horsepower190

Manufacturer

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Assembly CityOAKVILLE
Assembly CountryCANADA

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)2FT
Check Digit (Char 9)3
Model Year Code (Char 10)R
Plant Code (Char 11)C
Sequence (Chars 12–17)A33764

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

2
1
F
2
T
3
H
4
F
5
2
6
6
7
K
8
3
9
R
10
C
11
A
12
3
13
3
14
7
15
6
16
4
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
2
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
F
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
T
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
HF26K
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
3
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
R
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
C
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
A33764
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Canada
From VIN position 1 (2)
Model Year Character
"R" → 1994
Could also be 2024
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 2:41:51 PM.