IllustrationIGNITION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE, DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.*SLC
1994 Mazda B-SERIES Truck
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most B-SERIES Truck years
Owner complaints for the 1994 Mazda B-SERIES Truck are substantially higher than the model-year median of 26.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 17 of 122 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports0 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
122 reportsPEOO 020 SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HEARD A RATTLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THEVEHICLE TO A LOCAL GAS STATION. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE FIRESTONE #2257014 THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND THE TREND SEPARTED. THE TIRE WAS BALD AND ALSO IT WAS A 105 %DEGREES THAT DAY. SHE WILL CONTACT FIRES…
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PEOO 020 SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HEARD A RATTLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THEVEHICLE TO A LOCAL GAS STATION. THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. THE FIRESTONE #2257014 THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND THE TREND SEPARTED. THE TIRE WAS BALD AND ALSO IT WAS A 105 %DEGREES THAT DAY. SHE WILL CONTACT FIRESTONE.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE TRUCK STALLS OUT AT IDLE AND DURING DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE NOT LOST POWER STEERING BUT AM CONCERNED THAT WITH STALLLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS COUILD POSE A SAFETY PROBLEM. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER REPORTED PROBLEMS OR RECALLS THAT WOULD FIT THIS DESCRIPTION. I…
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I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE TRUCK STALLS OUT AT IDLE AND DURING DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAVE NOT LOST POWER STEERING BUT AM CONCERNED THAT WITH STALLLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THIS COUILD POSE A SAFETY PROBLEM. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER REPORTED PROBLEMS OR RECALLS THAT WOULD FIT THIS DESCRIPTION. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLES SERVICED AND THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT THEY CAN FIND NO PROBLEMS. *AK
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1994, B4000, P265/75R15 SIZE, DOT#: W29V1N3314. TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE AND CRACKED ON SIDE OF THE TREAD, CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THE TIRE. FIRESTONE HAS INSPECTED THE TIRE. *AK FIRESTONE REPLACED THE ATX'S WITH BRIDGESTONE DUEL AT D693P-MET 265/75R15. *YH
TURN SIGNAL LEVER RETURNS TO OFF POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY. MOST OF THE TIME IT REMAINS IN THE ON POSITION UNTIL YOU ARE WELL INTO YOUR TURN. AT OTHER TIMES IT WILL POP TO THE OFF POSITION JUST AS YOU ARE STARTING YOUR TURN.
TIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED ITSELF WHEN IT FAILED ON I-10 IN THE TUCSON AREA NEVER HAD ONE BLOW TO LITTLE PIECES LIKE THAT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P26575R15 )
AS A CONSUMER HE NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED, AND RADIAL PART WAS STICKING OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. IT WAS FIRESTONE TIRES SIZE P225/70R15 M/T. *AK THE B 4000 TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES PRODUCED BY FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE. THE CUSTOMER REPLACED IT AFTER TREAD SEPARATION OR RIGHT FRONT TIRE OCCURED. *YH
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO TIRE DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES ARE STILL BAD. THE TIRES ARE WEARING WITH BUMP EVERY 1/2 INCH.
BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED I COULD NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY PRESSING ON TEH BRAKE. ALMOST REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT 70 MPH. HAD SWITCHED REPLACED. HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT 30,000 MILES LATER., HAD SWITCHED REPLACED A SECOND TIME
I HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. THE FIRST WAS AN ORIGINAL ATX TIRE THAT HAD THE BELTS SEPERATE, CAUSING VIBRATION. I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE PRORATED WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BLEW OUT AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. I STILL HAVE THIS TIRE IN MY POSSESION. I NOTICED IN THE PAPER THAT THESE TIRES WERE UNDER…
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I HAVE HAD TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE FIRESTONE ATX TIRE. THE FIRST WAS AN ORIGINAL ATX TIRE THAT HAD THE BELTS SEPERATE, CAUSING VIBRATION. I REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE PRORATED WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT TIRE BLEW OUT AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. I STILL HAVE THIS TIRE IN MY POSSESION. I NOTICED IN THE PAPER THAT THESE TIRES WERE UNDER INVESTIGATION, SO THAT IS WHY I AM REPORTING THESE FAILURES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W29V TIRE SIZE: P265/75R15 )
Official recalls
496V024002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
Feb 28, 1996
THE STUDS WHICH ATTACH THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION CRACKING AFTER BEING OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRACK OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH STUDS FRACTURING. THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VACUUM BOOSTER, WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PREVENTING THE SERVICE BRAKES FROM FULLY ACTIVATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
95V231002 · Vehicle Speed Control
Dec 20, 1995
DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, ICE CAN FORM IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES CAN BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT AND VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED UNITS.
94V169002 · Parking Brake:conventional
Oct 31, 1994
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
94V111002 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jun 13, 1994
THE FRONT FUEL LINES HAVE A SECTION OF FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING WHICH CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3EA96004 · Rear Brake Lockup
Opened Apr 16, 1996 · Closed Apr 9, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
DP96001 · Rear ANTI-LOCK Brakes Lock Up
Opened Jan 3, 1996 · Closed Apr 23, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PETITIONER: ROGER YOUNG NHTSA#: ES95120208 ODI # 490741
EA95018 · Separation Of Master Cylinder
Opened Jun 19, 1995 · Closed Apr 2, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FORD CONTINUES TO SUDY THE PROBLEM ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE WHY STUD FRACTURES ARE NOT FREQUENTLY OCCURRING IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.LIKEWISE, ODI CONTINUES GATHERING INFORMATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE RECALL SCOPE SHOULD INCLUDE OTHER GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS.IF EVIDENCE INDICATES THE SCOPE SHOULD BE EXPANDED, ODI WILL REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED.