2001 FORD E-350
4 recalls, 59 complaints - 27 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
01V114000 Apr 5, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY, SUCH AS OFF-ROAD, ROUGH ROAD OR SPEED BUMP EVENTS, THE 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND, IF CRACKED, WILL REPLACE THE TANK. INSULATOR PADS WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS IN THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
59 total complaints
5 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
ENGINE
Sep 9, 2020
Incident date: Sep 7, 2020
SPARK PLUG - I'M REALLY SHOCKED THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED! PURCHASED THIS 2001 FORD E-350 FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WHO WAS A MECHANIC AND KEPT ALL SERVICE RECORDS OF THIS VEHICLE. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. HAD THE VAN SERVICED AND LOOKED OVER BEFORE TAKING IT ON A LONGER TRIP. AT 2 AM AND ONLY A... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 9, 2018
Incident date: May 8, 2018
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RANDOMLY COMES UNLATCHED. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE THIS DATE AND HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES EACH TIME IT IS DRIVEN. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR NOT. IT HAS HAPPENED SITTING STILL IN THE DRIVEWAY AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS A TRW 33012760 PART.
ENGINE
Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Oct 14, 2016
MY 2001 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY VAN BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND COST ME $900 FOR DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR....WITH ONLY 117,000 MILES ON IT. FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THIS. *TR
ENGINE
Sep 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 13, 2015
SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED FROM ENGINE. NO ADVANCED WARNING OR UNUSUAL SOUNDS OF ANY KIND. ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING PERFECTLY AND RELIABLY UP UNTIL THIS EVENT.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 17, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE SUB FRAME, UNDER CARRIAGE AND THE TIE R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 28, 2012
Incident date: Apr 21, 2012
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH/MISSING LOST ENGINE POWER. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND PUMP. STILL HAD PROBLEMS. TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FINALLY ADVISED FUEL TANK LAMINATE WAS FLAKING. FOUND 4 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ONLINE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 28, 2012
Incident date: Apr 21, 2012
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH/MISSING LOST ENGINE POWER. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND PUMP. STILL HAD PROBLEMS. TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FINALLY ADVISED FUEL TANK LAMINATE WAS FLAKING. FOUND 4 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. ONLINE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 26, 2011
Incident date: Dec 8, 2011
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF 5.4L ENGINE CAUSING GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA. *TR
TIRES
Sep 20, 2011
Incident date: Jun 25, 2011
I PARKED MY F 350 DIESEL IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE FOR THE NIGHT. NEXT MORNING ,BEFORE 6 A.M., I WOKE TO THE NOISES OUTSIDE:CRACKING, POPPING, AND EXPLOSIONS. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS COMING AROUND ALL SIDES OF THE HOOD AND AROUND THE FRONT WHEEL AREA,ALSO THROUGH THE DASH AND STEER... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 20, 2011
Incident date: Jun 25, 2011
I PARKED MY F 350 DIESEL IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE FOR THE NIGHT. NEXT MORNING ,BEFORE 6 A.M., I WOKE TO THE NOISES OUTSIDE:CRACKING, POPPING, AND EXPLOSIONS. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. IT WAS COMING AROUND ALL SIDES OF THE HOOD AND AROUND THE FRONT WHEEL AREA,ALSO THROUGH THE DASH AND STEER... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
2001 FORD E-250. CONSUMER STATES LEAK IN FILL HOSE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FILL HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BECAUSE IT LEAKED WHEN RE-FUELING. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
2001 FORD E-250. CONSUMER STATES LEAK IN FILL HOSE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FILL HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BECAUSE IT LEAKED WHEN RE-FUELING. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 3, 2011
Incident date: Dec 28, 2010
2001 FORD F350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HE MANAGED TO GET TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER FOUND THE FUEL FILTER OVER THE DIESEL TANK WAS CLOGGE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 3, 2011
Incident date: Dec 28, 2010
2001 FORD F350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. HE MANAGED TO GET TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEALER FOUND THE FUEL FILTER OVER THE DIESEL TANK WAS CLOGGE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 12, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT A SPARK PLUG AND COIL PACK HAD COME OUT OF PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 16, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2010
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON FORD ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME DIFFERENT PLUG EACH TIME AND ALSO HAS HAPPENED OVER THE INTERVAL OF 80,000 MILES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 25, 2010
Incident date: Aug 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD E350. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHEN HE HEARD AN LOUD EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. ONCE THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT A HOLE HAD BEEN BURNED IN THE HOOD OF THE VEHIC... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 2010
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
FORD E350 15 PASSENGER VAN SUFFERED PASSENGER CABIN FIRE...MAY BE RELATED TO CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN MY 2001 VAN IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2010
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
FORD E350 15 PASSENGER VAN SUFFERED PASSENGER CABIN FIRE...MAY BE RELATED TO CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN MY 2001 VAN IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Mar 12, 2010
WE HAVE A 2001 FORD E-350 VAN WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES. A SPARK PLUG HAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, STRIPPING THE BLOCK. OF COURSE, GASOLINE SPEWS FROM THE OPEN CYLINDER, AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL SENDING OUT A SPARK. A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT, ONE THAT I READ IS COMMONPLACE, FROM THE WEBSITE : ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 29, 2009
Incident date: Dec 24, 2009
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF TRITON V10 ENGINE ALMOST CAUSING A FIRE. TRUCK ONLY HAS 14,000 MILES ON IT. VERY COSTLY REPAIR AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE OR INJURIES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 7, 2009
Incident date: Nov 5, 2009
NORMAL USE .FORD E-350 5.4 2001.SUDDEN FAILURE OF RIGHT NO.2 CYLINDER .SPARKPLUG EJECTED. COIL-OVER DAMAGED.;REPAIR BY COIL INSERT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Aug 2, 2009
Incident date: Aug 2, 2009
ABS MODULE SHORTING OUT BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MODULE. I HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE JUST OUTSIDE MY HOME WHERE MY VAN IS PARKED, LESS THAN 2 FT. FROM THE HOUSE, AND WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE. SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SO I RAISED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTED T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Dec 3, 2008
Incident date: Dec 3, 2008
I HAVE A 2001 FORD E-350 VAN WITH A 7.3 LITRE DIESEL ENGINE. WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ENGINE PROBLEMS AND UPON RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT, WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK INTERIOR LINING HAS DEGRADED AND IS CLOGGING THE FUEL SYSTEM. ESTIMATES FOR THE REPAIR AR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 5, 2008
Incident date: Oct 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR ILLUMINATE; HOWEVER, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR A WEEK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CON... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 4, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
STEEL DIESEL FUEL TANK DELAMINATION ON 3 E350 FORD AMBULANCES AND 1 F350 FORD FIRETRUCK.*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 12, 2008
Incident date: Jul 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD LOUD SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE THIRD SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY RE-TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2008
Incident date: Jun 9, 2008
PLUGS CHANGED IN VEHICLE AT 137,000 FOR FIRST TIME. SIX MONTHS LATER PLUG #3 EJECTED. ONE MONTH AFTER THAT ANOTHER PLUG EJECTED. BOTH TIMES COULD SMELL GAS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND FUMES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
TWICE WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AT REASONABLY LOW SPEEDS, AND A SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF MY ENGINE ,WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING . TWICE I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALER . HE NOW TELLS ME ,AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY CONFIRMED IT ,THAT THE H... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
TWICE WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AT REASONABLY LOW SPEEDS, AND A SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF MY ENGINE ,WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING . TWICE I HAVE HAD TO BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALER . HE NOW TELLS ME ,AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY CONFIRMED IT ,THAT THE H... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD HAS NOT PROPERLY MANAGED RECALL NUMBER 05S28. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 9, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E350 ECONOLINE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS NOT DISABLED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL NOTICE 05S28 WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST 2007. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAS EXTENDED BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 2007
OUR FAMILY WAS RIDING IN OUR 2001 FORD E-350 SUPER DUTY 15-PASSENGER VAN POWERED BY FORDS 5.4L V8 255 HP ON I-80 EASTBOUND NEAR MILESBURG, PA THIS PAST SATURDAY AFTERNOON (JULY 7,2007) AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. I AM AWAITING REPAIRS EVEN NOW. I HAVE NOTICED OUR GOV... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 10, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 2007
OUR FAMILY WAS RIDING IN OUR 2001 FORD E-350 SUPER DUTY 15-PASSENGER VAN POWERED BY FORDS 5.4L V8 255 HP ON I-80 EASTBOUND NEAR MILESBURG, PA THIS PAST SATURDAY AFTERNOON (JULY 7,2007) AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. I AM AWAITING REPAIRS EVEN NOW. I HAVE NOTICED OUR GOV... Read more
TIRES
Jul 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 11, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD E350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ONE OF THE FIRESTONE TIRES BLEW OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND SET OF TIRES FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 21,874. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 6 TIR... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Aug 25, 2006
JAMMED LATCH OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 13, 2006
Incident date: Sep 10, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE VAN WITH ABOUT 60,000 MILES DRIVEN. THE ABS WARNING LAMP IS ON. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALER FOR CHECKING. THE SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE LEFT WHEEL SENSOR WAS SHORTED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOLD HIM TO FIX IT. IT SEEMS THAT THIS MAY BE A SUBJECT FOR RECA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 10, 2006
Incident date: Jul 10, 2006
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT X3, EACH TIME A DIFFERENT PLUG, DATE LISTED BELOW IS THE LATEST. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
I SPECIAL ORDERED A F-350 S/CAB PICKUP 4X4 WITH CAPTAIN CHAIRS. THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT STAY LATCHED NOW. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2001 F350 SEAT BELTS: FRONT: BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ( 01V227001 ). DID NOT COME UP ON THIS RECALL. PLEASE HELP. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 22, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION BURNED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL AT 25-30 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THIS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY T BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT BIG ENOUGH FOR THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED AT A COST OF $4,000. THE OLD TRANSMISSION CARRIED 13.9 QUA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 5, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINING ON THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK FLAKED OFF AND FELL INTO THE GASOLINE. AS A RESULT OF THE FLAKING, THE PIECES OF THE LINING FLOWED THROUGH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND INTO THE INJECTORS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WHEN THE FLAKES BECAME ENGAGED THE INJECTO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 9, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH; COMPLETE TREAD SEPERATION ON A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S. FRONT DRIVER SIDE ON A 2001 TIOGA CLASS C RV. 18,000 MILES ONLY. SPARE APPLIED. WILL REMOVE ALL REMAINING TIRES FOR SAFETY CONCERN.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 20, 2004
SPRING SEAT IN FRONT SUSPENSION WAS CRACKING. MECHANIC HAD F RONT END OF AMBULANCE FRAME WELDED SO WE COULD CONTINUE TO USE THE VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS. REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AT 48,000 MILES . CURRENTLY, AT MILE 66,000 MILES THE FRONT ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
I WENT TO START MY FORD E-350 VAN WITH THE 5.4L ENGINE AND THE NUMBER 6 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. *AK
SUSPENSION
Nov 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
FOIA REQUEST FOR ALL INFOR., ASSOCIATED WITH STABILITY & HANDLING OF FORD E-350 FULL SIZE VAN. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED ON A MY 2001 E350 AMBULANCE MANUFACTURED BY WHEELED COACH. *NM
TIRES:VALVE
Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST PRESSURE AND DISINTEGRATED. THE CONSUMER PULLED OF THE INTERSTATE AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE DAMAGED TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE VALVE STEM HAD CRACKED WHERE IT PASSES THOUGH THE ALUMINUM RIM. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE RI... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
May 12, 2004
Incident date: Apr 21, 2004
JUST AFTER THE 36,000 MI WARRANTY, 2 OF MY 3 2001 FORD E350 CARGO VANS DEVELOPED LEAKS ON THE GEAR BOX. OUT OF WARRANTY, COULD BE ANYWHERE FROM $200 TO $500 TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EACH.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 5, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE PART IN THE TRANSMISSION WAS REDESIGNED AND KNOWN TO PREMATURELY FAIL. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 16, 2004
Incident date: Dec 20, 2003
FORD SOLD 2001 TRUCKS WITH A KNOWN DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION PART AND FAILED TO DISCLOSE THAT FACT TO PURCHASERS. 2001 FORD TRUCKS BUILT BETWEEN 7-27-00 AND 3-23-01 WITH THE 4R100 AUTOMATIC MAY EXHIBIT A DELAYED OR NO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS CAUSED BY A FAILED INTERMEDIATE ONE-WAY CLUTCH. THE ONE-WAY CLU... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD E-350
27 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| 021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 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
19527
Dec 1, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. *KB
0511
Nov 14, 2005
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CRACKS IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING TOWER FLANGE. *TT SPRING TOWER WELD REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
18735
Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
05248
Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
18250
Oct 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
INTERMITTENT CLUNK ON 3-2 DOWNSHIFT DURING COASTDOWN/TIP-IN. OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-150, E-SERIES AND EXPEDITION. *TT
17520
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CLUNK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT
17211
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
A BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING, NOTED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS/TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *TT
03911
May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
16055
Jul 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L ENGINE / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FEDERAL EMISSIONS POWERTRAIN MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT
15890
May 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES. *TT
15799
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION (DRIVESHAFT >70 INCH) MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / ROUGHNESS ON ACCELERATION OR UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50-55 MPH. *TT
15634
Feb 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
CONCERNS WITH BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING NOTED WHEN FRONT WHEELS / TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *TT
15626
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE ON INITIAL START UP. *TT
15591
Jan 1, 2002
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT
15113
Aug 1, 2001
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD
01L03
Aug 1, 2001
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES BUILT AT LORAIN ASSEMBLY PLANT WITH 11500 GVWR, THE DOOR POST CERTIFICATION LABELS. *SLC
01136
Jul 9, 2001
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OVERVIEW OF BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLE PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION DATA (PID), INPUTS AND OUTPUTS AS A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
15056
Jul 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE OR MISS ON INITIAL STARTUP THAT WILL LAST FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. *TT
14992
Jun 1, 2001
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION (DRIVESHAFT >70 INCH) MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION / ROUGHNESS ON ACCELERATION OR UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50 - 55 MPH. *TT
14963
Jun 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME CUT-AWAY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1229, C1230 AND C1237. *TT
14924
May 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE FEBURARY 15, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A CONSTANT SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE DRIVING. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE SIDE TO SIDE TRAVEL OF THE ANTI-RATTLE CLIP ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTOR FACE.
14938
May 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING DANA 60 FULL FLOAT AXLE CHANGE TO DANA 60 SEMI-FLOAT AXLE. *TT
14736
Mar 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME CUTAWAYS EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS (ONLY) MAY EXHIBIT EARLY REAR BRAKE WEAR WHEN OPERATED IN MUDDY OR SLUSHY CONDITIONS EVEN AFTER FOLLOWING SSM 14576 (INSTALL REAR BRAKE DUST SHIELD ASSEMBLIES). *TT
14777
Mar 1, 2001
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
INFORMATION ON LUBE FOR LIFE / GREASABLE BALL JOINTS. *TT
14576
Jan 1, 2001
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES, IF USED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT
071110
Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 4 | 59 | |
| 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 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |