1993 FORD E-350
3 recalls, 53 complaints - 15 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
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.
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
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
3 crashes 8 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
SUSPENSION
Feb 15, 2011
Incident date: Dec 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY LESS THAN 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT IF EVERYTHING THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE R... Read more
STEERING
Feb 15, 2011
Incident date: Dec 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY LESS THAN 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT IF EVERYTHING THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2009
Incident date: Mar 4, 2009
GOT IN MY VAN STARTED DOWN STREET AND SMELT SMOKE WENT AROUND BLOCK INSIDE OF VAN FULL OF SMOKE STOPPED VAN AND SHUT IT OFF GOT OUT OF IT AND CALLED FOR FIRE DEPT AND NEIGHBOR CALLED TO BY TIME FIRE DEPT CAME MY VAN WAS FULLY ON FIRE MELTED SIDING ON HOUSE I WAS NEXT TOO..SMOKE AGGRAVATED MY ASHTMA ... Read more
Fire
EQUIPMENT
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
RECEIVED RECALL 1993 E-350 ECONOLINE 08S01 MADE APPOINTMENT EVERY FORD FAYETTE, AL. LEFT IT OVER NIGHT TO BE WORKED ON THE NEXT DAY. CALLED 4:30PM BEFORE CLOSING TO SEE IF IT WAS DONE. TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK IT WAS NEXT THEN THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE A PART & DIDN'T KNOW WHEN ONE W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
RECEIVED RECALL 1993 E-350 ECONOLINE 08S01 MADE APPOINTMENT EVERY FORD FAYETTE, AL. LEFT IT OVER NIGHT TO BE WORKED ON THE NEXT DAY. CALLED 4:30PM BEFORE CLOSING TO SEE IF IT WAS DONE. TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK IT WAS NEXT THEN THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE A PART & DIDN'T KNOW WHEN ONE W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 1, 2008
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007 AND THEN ... Read more
TIRES
Nov 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 31, 2007
1993 FORD E-350 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE LOST CONTROL HE DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND HIT THE MEDIAN WALL. *KB (OHIO CRASH TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE NOTICE ADVISED HIM TO CALL 1-800-444-3311 FOR A LIST OF LOCAL DEALERS. WHEN HE CALLED, THE PHONE RANG TWICE AND GAVE A BUSY SIGNAL. WHEN HE CALLED 1-800-392-3673, HE WAS I... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING REP... Read more
Fire
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Jul 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING REP... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Jul 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING REP... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING REP... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 20, 2006
Incident date: Jun 9, 2006
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING REP... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 29, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT SHIFTER DISCONNECTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. *AK IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE SHIFT LINKAGE ROD SNAPPED APART INSIDE THE STEERING COULMN. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE UPDATED PARTS AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
GAS TANK FELL OF VEHILCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 11, 2002
THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ROTORS. THE BRAKE PADS WERE ALSO CRACKED IN HALF. *YH THE BRAKE PADS WERE CRACKED IN HALF BUT WERE NOT WORN TO THE POINT OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WERE REPLACED. PHOTOS ATTACHED. *TT
TIRES:SIDEWALL
May 15, 2002
Incident date: May 11, 2002
TREAD SEPARATION FROM BODY OF TIRE AT SIDEWALL. MODERATE VIBRATION PROIR TO FAILURE. TIRE REMOVED FROM SERVICE BEFORE IT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 1, 2001
NO FAULT CODES COULD BE FOUND AFTER INCIDENT BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. NO SAFETY DEFECT STATED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Oct 24, 2001
RUBBER HOSE ATTACHMENT TO INLET PIPE TO METAL FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED, AND DEVELOPED A CRACK WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN TANK WAS BEING FILLED.*AK
TIRES
Jun 1, 2001
Incident date: May 29, 2001
WE HAE EXPERIENCED PLY SEPARATIONS ON AT LEAST TWO TIRES ON THIS VAN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CUASE OF THIS PROBLEM WHOULD BE INITIATED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 245/75-R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75-R16 )
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 23, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
PARKING BRAKE SLIPS OFF ON ANY LEVEL SURFACE. RACHET MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS WAS 2ND TIME IT HAD HAPPENED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
REPAIR SHOP USED SAID MANIFOLD WAS MADE DEFECTIVE--FIRE HAZARD --I CALLED CUSTOMER SEVICE--TOLD THEY KNOW OF NO PROBLEMS--PARTS STORE SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS MOTOR---I TALKED TO FORD REPS. AT THE CHICAGO CAR SHOW THEY SAID TO CALL CUST. SERVICE....I BUY MOPAR PRODUCTS NOW.*AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Jan 3, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE. NEEDED TO BE DONE AGAIN. ALSO, PARK BRAKE REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 3, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
FRONT BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE. NEEDED TO BE DONE AGAIN. ALSO, PARK BRAKE REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 26, 2000
IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS, THREE OF THESE TIRES HAVE FAILED ON MY VAN. THE FIRST WAS A BLOWOUT THROUGH THE TREAD AREA WITH LOSS OF TREAD ESTIMATED TO BE 4" BY 8-10". THE SECOND WAS TREAD SEPARATION WITH LOSS OF A 2"BY 4" SECTION OF TREAD, THIRD TIRE HAS SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION APPROXIMATELY 24 INC... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 23, 2000
DD (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16M)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16M )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 23, 2000
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION SUDDENLY OCCURRED ON NY TURNPIKE. ALL 6 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE WERE REPLACED WITH THIS BRAND ABOUT 10000 MILES AGO. CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE OTHER TIRES. SINCE THESE ARE NOT IN RECALL, DO I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL AT OWN EXPENSE? ANY RECOURSE FOR ME TOWARD MANU... Read more
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: May 8, 1997
AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES, ALL THE TIRES EXPERIENCED INTERNAL SEPERATION WHICH ALLOWED AIR PRESSURE TO PENETRATE BETWEEN THE LAYERS. THIS CAUSED BULGING WHICH WAS NOTICED BY DRIVING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE TIRES WERE REPLACED IT WAS NOTED THAT SOME TYPE OF PATCH WAS APPLIED INTERNALLY TO THE TIR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 28, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: May 12, 1999
ABS VALVE WAS REMOVE AND REPLACED, DUE TO FAILURE IN BRAKE SYSTEM. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 23, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIBRATION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: May 10, 1997
THE CHECK BALL INSIDE TANK WAS CORRODED AND STUCK PREVENTING THE TANK FROM BEING FILLED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 22, 1998
Incident date: Jun 22, 1998
CONSUMER COPLAINING OF GAS LEAK FROM THE HOSE BETWEEN FULLER NECK AND TANK; DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR HOSE WITHOUT COST TO THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS PART SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY FOR MORE THE FIVE YEARS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
BOTH BOLTS ON MANIFOLD BROKE OFF, CAUSING MANIFOLD TO WARP.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Sep 12, 1997
FAULTY EQUALIZER VALVE CAUSED REAR BRAKE FAILURE/FRONT WHEEL LOCK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 8, 1996
FAULTY EQUALIZER VALVE, CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO BE INEFFECTIVE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
THE WINDSHIELD EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS. *AK CONSUMER STATES CRACK BEGAN AT TOP EDGE OF GLASS ABOUT 12 INCHES OF LEFT CENTER AND TO DATE HAS PROGRESED DOWNWARD AND TO A RIGHT POINT OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTING.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 25, 1996
CRUISE CONTROL STUCK AT 40 MPH.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 8, 1996
WENT TO VAN AFTER SHOPPING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ON AND DASH WAS SMOKING. *AK
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Mar 13, 1996
Incident date: Mar 5, 1996
THE VEHICLES IDLER ARM THAT HOLDS THE BELTS BROKE AND THREW THE BELTS INTO THE ENGINE FAN. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRI.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 1, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
BRAKE FAILURE, COMING DOWN INCLINE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TT *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
RUBBER FUEL HOSE OF WRONG MATERIAL FOR DIESEL USE, CAUSING PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF HOSE AND SPRAYING FUEL ON ENGINE. *TW
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jun 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 2, 1995
PASSENGER SIDEVIEW MIRROR HAS RUBBER GROMMET BEING SAME SIZE HAS EXPOSED EDGE. DOOR/MIRROR CUT OWNERS FINGER WITH (9) STITCHES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1995
AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR CAUGHT FIRE. *SKD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 17, 1995
THE FAN BELT KEEP ON BREAKING DEALER SAY IT NOT ALIGNED RIGHT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 17, 1995
THE FAN BELT KEEP ON BREAKING DEALER SAY IT NOT ALIGNED RIGHT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1995
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE HAD TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE, LOCKED UP, HAD AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 28, 1995
BRAKES LOCKS UP; HAVE TO PUSH ACCELERATOR HARD TO MOVE VEHICLE; ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKES LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY. TT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 28, 1995
BRAKES LOCKS UP; HAVE TO PUSH ACCELERATOR HARD TO MOVE VEHICLE; ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKES LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 28, 1995
BRAKES LOCKS UP; HAVE TO PUSH ACCELERATOR HARD TO MOVE VEHICLE; ALSO, EMERGENCY BRAKES LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY. TT
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD E-350
15 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
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
98156
Aug 3, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS--VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L 0R 7.5L ENGINE. *AK
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
962213
Oct 21, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST - EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE. *TW
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
951111
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VIBRATION - DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - EXTENTION HOUSING SEAL LEAKAGE. *TW
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
BC2893950401
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2893950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95524
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
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
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
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
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
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 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 (current) | 3 | 53 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |