1992 FORD E-350

3 recalls, 51 complaints - 8 TSBs

09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
225,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
3,600,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

51 total complaints 5 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
TIRES:TREAD/BELT4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL4
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
TIRES Oct 6, 2017
Incident date: Sep 13, 2017
PURCHASED A 9000 LB. MOTORHOME EQUIPPED WITH NEW "AUTOGUARD" LT 225-75R16 TIRES INSTALLED IN 2016. WHILE DRIVING THE INTERSTATE IN IDAHO,NOTICED A ROUGH RIDE, ATTRIBUTED TO TO THE FACT THAT THEY WERE PAVING THE HIGHWAY REQUIRING FREQUENT STOPS. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR FUEL AND DISCOVERED AN OUTSI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Apr 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL ON MY MOTOR HOME DATING BACK TO 1992-2004. MY RECALL NOTICE STATES THE VEHICLE CAN CATCH FIRE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY OR DRIVING. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD FORD MOTOR CO. WILL NOT SUPPLY THE DEALERS WITH PART # 05S28. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 7, 2008
Incident date: Aug 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350 MOTORIZED CUTAWAY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE SWITCH WAS NOT DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Aug 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER PLACED HIM ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE PARTS AND STATED THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF FIRST QUARTER. AS OF JANUARY 2, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 13, 2007
Incident date: Sep 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). FORD STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. UPDATED 12/12/07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Oct 20, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
I DROVE MY 1992 FORD E-350 15 PASSENGER VAN TO INDIANA ON FRIDAY. I USED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. I ARRIVED AT 5:00 PM. AND PARKED. AT ABOUT 1 A.M. I MOVED THE VEHICLE TO A FLATTER AREA, SO I COULD SLEEP IN IT AT THE CAMPGROUND. SHORTLY BEFORE 4 A.M. I AWOKE TO A SMELL AND SAW FLAMES SHOO... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Oct 20, 2005
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
I DROVE MY 1992 FORD E-350 15 PASSENGER VAN TO INDIANA ON FRIDAY. I USED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. I ARRIVED AT 5:00 PM. AND PARKED. AT ABOUT 1 A.M. I MOVED THE VEHICLE TO A FLATTER AREA, SO I COULD SLEEP IN IT AT THE CAMPGROUND. SHORTLY BEFORE 4 A.M. I AWOKE TO A SMELL AND SAW FLAMES SHOO... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 2003
WHILE RUNNING ON FREEWAYS WITH HOT TEMP, MY MOTORHOME WITH 92 FORD E-350 ENGINE STOPS. THIS HAPPENS IN SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE COMPUTER BOX WAS REPLACED IN MONTIPLIER, IDAHO IN 96 BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. I CANNOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A PROLONG PERIOD OF TIME DURING SUMMER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 2003
WHILE RUNNING ON FREEWAYS WITH HOT TEMP, MY MOTORHOME WITH 92 FORD E-350 ENGINE STOPS. THIS HAPPENS IN SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE COMPUTER BOX WAS REPLACED IN MONTIPLIER, IDAHO IN 96 BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. I CANNOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A PROLONG PERIOD OF TIME DURING SUMMER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 14, 2003
WHILE RUNNING ON FREEWAYS WITH HOT TEMP, MY MOTORHOME WITH 92 FORD E-350 ENGINE STOPS. THIS HAPPENS IN SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE COMPUTER BOX WAS REPLACED IN MONTIPLIER, IDAHO IN 96 BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. I CANNOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A PROLONG PERIOD OF TIME DURING SUMMER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Sep 11, 2002
VEHICLE HAS AN OIL SMOKING CONDITION THAT TWO MECHANICS STATED COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. OWNER WAS GOING TO TAKE VAN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF Jul 16, 2002
Incident date: Jul 5, 2002
JACO, MOTORHOME CLASS C. WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH TRAILOR COLLAPSED ONTO WHEELS OF TRUCK. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP, AND COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED LEAF SPRINGS WERE TAKEN OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 6, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AT APPROX. 70 MPH WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO REDUCE THE SPEED BY PUMPING THE BRAKES ALTHOUGH EACH TIME I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VAN CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER APPROX. 15 MINUTES AND A VERY FEARFUL RIDE, I WAS... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Feb 5, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
MICHELIN ROADHANDLER SPORT LEFT REAR TIRE, ISZE P185/70R13, DOT HHFMWKP07, HAD TREAD SEPARATION AND A BUBBLE, TIRE ONLY HAD 18000 MILES ON IT. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 31, 2001
GOODYEAR WORKHORSE RIGHT REAR TIRE P2457516 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
CONSUMER LIVES IN COLD CLIMATE. WHEN DRIVING TO WARMER CLIMATE, ENGINE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. ONCE STALLED, IT WILL TAKE 1 HOUR BEFORE STARTING UP AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE IGNITION MODULE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: May 14, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRES TYPE R273 SWP (P225 75 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
AFTER MARKET TIRE LT225/75R16 SIZE. TREAD SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON THREE OF THE TIRES.*AK THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHREDDED PREMATURELY. AFTER 10,000 MILES, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED. AGAIN AFTER 10,000 MILES THE THIRD TIRE SHREDDED. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED FROM NTW. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 2000
SAW RECALL 96I003000 AND 3001 ON THE INTERNET, DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON OUR CAR, SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONERS, BELT GUIDES AND IDLER PULLEYS ON OTHER VANS BEING REPLACE, WE FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A REFUND COMING TO US
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 6, 2000
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS (E-40D). NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION May 8, 2000
TRANSMISSION FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. *MJS/ AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND AFTER REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDERS, ABS, VALVE, BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS, THE VEHICLE STILL HAD SOFT BRAKES. DEALER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 9, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND AFTER REPLACING THE MASTER CYLINDERS, ABS, VALVE, BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS, THE VEHICLE STILL HAD SOFT BRAKES. DEALER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. *AK *ML
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Nov 10, 1999
SUSPECTED THROTTLE POSITIONING SWITCH MAY HVE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL AND CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMERS BACK. NLM
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 6, 2000
VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO DRIVE ROUGH IF TEMPERATURE IS 98 DEGREES OR HIGHER. EVENTUALLY IT WILL STALL, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.DEALER CANNOT ISOLATE DEFECT. ALSO, IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED ON PREMISES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jan 4, 2000
Incident date: Jan 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55-60 MPH, HUSBAND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND IN LESS THAN A MINUTE, THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VAN WAS TOTALLED IN THE FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1994
VAN WAS FIRST TAKEN TO FORD DEALER 11/22/92 HAINES CITY FORD , HAINES CITY FLA. FOR SERIOUS VIBRATION PROBLEM. THEN . I FILED LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORD 3/21/94 FORD WILL NOT SETTLE BECAUSE MY VAN IS MISSING FROM JIM CLICK FORD . MY ATTORNEY HAS THE REST OF MY SERVICE RECORDS AS I CAN'T... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY May 12, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
THIS VEHICLE HAS 4 LEAF SPRINGS ON EACH SIDE(A PICKUP TRUCK SUSPENSION) INSTEAD OF A MOTORHOME SUSPENSION WHICH SHOULD HAVE 9 SPRINGS ON EACH SIDE. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT THAT COVERS THIS "LIFE SAFETY PROBLEN" # 95-9-6 (MAY 95). IN MY SITUATION I WAS ACCELERATING UP A HILL AND AR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 17, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SUDDEN ACCELERATION OCCASIONALLY.
SUSPENSION:REAR Mar 23, 1998
REAR AXLE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT Mar 23, 1998
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON.
POWER TRAIN Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Dec 26, 1997
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 8, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE VENT HOSE CRACKED AND GAS SPILLS WHEN FILLING UP. OCCUPANTS ALSO SMELL GAS AFTER THE FILL UP.
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 28, 1997
THREE INCH RAISED PORTION OF BUS FLOOR IS A TRIPPING HAZARD.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
VACUUM PUMP FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP PIVOT BOLT BROKE OFF.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 18, 1996
PARKING CABLE STUCK, CAUSING REAR BRAKE DRUM TO BE DESTROYED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 19, 1996
UPON STARTING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, NO PRIOR WARNING, PREVIOUSLY HAD EXPERIENCED CRACKLING SOUND. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 19, 1996
EXT 14: AUTO-TRANSMISSION E40D W/DIESEL ENGINE HAS HAD (3) REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED SINCE MAY 11, 1996. DEALERS SAY MAINTAIN AIR EFFECTS PERFORMANCE. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Mar 20, 1996
REAR HEATER PIPES ARE RUSTED, HOT WATER SPRAYS OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Mar 20, 1996
REAR HEATER PIPES ARE RUSTED, HOT WATER SPRAYS OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
ENGINE FAILED DUE TO ETHENOL FUEL IN FUEL PUMP. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 11, 1996
REXHALL INC IS USED ON FORD TRUCKS HAS STALLED SEVERELY ON AN OCCASION DUE TO FUEL PUMP. OWNER AWARE AND TOLD OF OTHERS W/SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 11, 1996
REXHALL INC IS USED ON FORD TRUCKS HAS STALLED SEVERELY ON AN OCCASION DUE TO FUEL PUMP. OWNER AWARE AND TOLD OF OTHERS W/SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Jan 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
FLEET BENDIX. PLEASE PROVIDE ALL VIN NO. AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION. BRAKE PAD BONDING AND SEPARATION. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Jan 26, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
THE AMBULANCE WAS PARKED AND THE PASSENGERS COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE IT WAS FROM THE HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM . TT
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1992
ABS, FRONT BRAKE LOCKUP, CAUSING STEERING TO BECOME VERY ERRATIC OPERATION. TT

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD E-350

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES1
020000 SUSPENSION1
190000 TIRES1
010000 STEERING1
DOR-X8B9R-11 Apr 6, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
6417 Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
12835 Jun 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
985A12 Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
97215 Jan 20, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLES TO BE USED AS A MASTER COPY - DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM ADISTRA. *TW
BC0678961025 Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
951113 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
9596 May 1, 1995
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
UNKNOWN

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-350

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ24003 Opened: Feb 27, 2024 , Closed: May 11, 2026
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) 24003 on February 27, 2024, to evaluate the scope and remedy effectiveness of NHTSA recall 24V097. On February 16, 2022, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued a safety recall, NHTSA recall 22V089, for certain 2021-2022 Ford E-350 and E-45... Read more
PE18010 Opened: Aug 21, 2018 , Closed: Jul 16, 2019
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015
Internal transmission failure
By letter dated June 10, 2019, Ford Motor Company notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission. Following the receipt of consumer complaints alleging trans... Read more
PE09055 Opened: Dec 7, 2009 , Closed: Apr 21, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each ... Read more
PE02070 Opened: Oct 1, 2002 , Closed: Jan 9, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED BRAKE HOSE FAILURES
FORD HAS RECEIVED NO OWNER REPORTS OF FAILURE, OTHER THAN THE FOUR ODI REPORTS THAT CAME FROM A SINGLE FLEET IN NEW YORK STATE.FORD ALSO REPORTS THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO FIELD REPORTS AND DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS ALLEGING THE SUBJECT PROBLEM.FORD ESTIMATES THAT THE 86,910 SUBJECT VEHICLES... Read more
EA02018 Opened: Aug 19, 2002 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TE... Read more

FORD E-350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E-350 across all model years (1991, 2027).

306 Total Recalls
1,362 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
68 Reported Crashes
65 Reported Fires
10 Reported Deaths

FORD E-350 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2023 2 3 View
2022 3 20 View
2021 6 30 View
2020 0 2 View
2019 0 4 View
2018 4 5 View
2017 4 17 View
2016 3 5 View
2015 2 10 View
2014 11 23 View
2013 8 32 View
2012 11 22 View
2011 19 19 View
2010 17 21 View
2009 26 11 View
2008 31 56 View
2007 34 23 View
2006 38 76 View
2005 14 80 View
2004 11 70 View
2003 7 59 View
2002 4 61 View
2001 4 59 View
2000 6 63 View
1999 8 77 View
1998 7 70 View
1997 4 96 View
1996 3 59 View
1995 3 93 View
1994 5 60 View
1993 3 53 View
1992 (current) 3 51
1991 1 22 View
1989 0 2 View
1988 0 2 View
1986 0 1 View
1983 0 1 View

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EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
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