2002 FORD E-350
4 recalls, 61 complaints - 17 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
04V232000 May 13, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN VANS AND WAGONS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." FOR CERTAIN 2003 E250 VANS BUILT WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES, THE REAR AXLE RATING IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES ON CER... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH SUPPLEMENTARY TIRE LABELS CONTAINING CORRECT INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
61 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
ENGINE
Sep 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
HEAD ON VEHICLE STRIPPED BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT IS MADE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON REGULAR E350 BUT MINE IS AN RV. IT WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON I-65 IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA.
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2010
THIS 350 ECONOLINE, 8CYL., EXTENDED BODY VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 120K MILES ON IT SINCE 2002. BEGINNING SEVERAL YEARS AGO, MY MECHANIC COMPLAINED OF SEVERE FRAME EROSION, HAVING HAD TO REINFORCE AND RE-WELD SEVERAL PARTS BACK ONTO THE FRAME, INCLU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 26, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2010
THIS 350 ECONOLINE, 8CYL., EXTENDED BODY VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 120K MILES ON IT SINCE 2002. BEGINNING SEVERAL YEARS AGO, MY MECHANIC COMPLAINED OF SEVERE FRAME EROSION, HAVING HAD TO REINFORCE AND RE-WELD SEVERAL PARTS BACK ONTO THE FRAME, INCLU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 26, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2010
THIS 350 ECONOLINE, 8CYL., EXTENDED BODY VAN WAS PURCHASED NEW, AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 120K MILES ON IT SINCE 2002. BEGINNING SEVERAL YEARS AGO, MY MECHANIC COMPLAINED OF SEVERE FRAME EROSION, HAVING HAD TO REINFORCE AND RE-WELD SEVERAL PARTS BACK ONTO THE FRAME, INCLU... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 18, 2017
BLOWING OUT SPARK PLUGES.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 18, 2017
BLOWING OUT SPARK PLUGES.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE VAN STARTED SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF FUEL STARVATION AND WITH THE FAMILY AND A SEMI ON MY BUMPER THINGS GOT QUITE HAIRY AND STARTED AND ARGUMENT WITH MY WIFE! I EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PUT CLEAN DIESEL FUEL AND FUEL ADDITIVE TO GET ME BACK HOME; THIS DID NOT W... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LT24575R16 TIRES, SIZE: 245/756/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT VIBRATIONS FROM THE FRONT TIRES. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 23, 2015
Incident date: Jun 23, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 16, 2014
Incident date: Feb 17, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAG... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jan 16, 2013
Incident date: Jan 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.... Read more
STEERING
Sep 20, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
TRUCK WOBBLING TO THE POINT OF ALMOST WRECKING...WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEELBEARING,ROTORS,TIEROD ECT. I NOW REALIZE FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCKS REGARDING UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING , IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I ALSO OWNED A 2003 AND 2004 HAD TO SELL THEM BECAUSE THE TURBO KEPT BLOWING OFF A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 20, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
TRUCK WOBBLING TO THE POINT OF ALMOST WRECKING...WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEELBEARING,ROTORS,TIEROD ECT. I NOW REALIZE FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCKS REGARDING UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING , IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I ALSO OWNED A 2003 AND 2004 HAD TO SELL THEM BECAUSE THE TURBO KEPT BLOWING OFF A... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 20, 2012
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
TRUCK WOBBLING TO THE POINT OF ALMOST WRECKING...WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEELBEARING,ROTORS,TIEROD ECT. I NOW REALIZE FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCKS REGARDING UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING , IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I ALSO OWNED A 2003 AND 2004 HAD TO SELL THEM BECAUSE THE TURBO KEPT BLOWING OFF A... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 29, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME FRACTURED INTO TWO PIECES, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BARRIER ON THE INTERSTATE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE A FR... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
2002 FORD E-350. S10 DIRECT REPLY-REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE REPAIRS OF HIS TRUCK DUE TO THE FEDERAL GRANT MANDATED CHEMICAL ADDITIVES TO DIESEL FUEL, CHEMICAL ADDITIVES HAVE CAUSED THE DE-LAMINATION OF THE FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOOSE LAMINATE MATERIAL DAMAGED THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 7, 2011
Incident date: May 7, 2011
STARTED MY 2001 FORD E-350. AFTER 10-15 SECONDS, LARGE POP AND ENGINE DIED. OPENED HOOD AND FOUND RIGHT REAR SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF ENGINE. I'M AN ENGINEER AND I'VE BEEN WORKING ON ENGINES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR 35 YEARS. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING DEFECT. FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE PART... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 25, 2010
Incident date: Nov 20, 2010
2002 FORD ECONOLINE 350 EQUIPPED WITH V8 TRITAN ENGINE. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. HAVE TAPPED WITH HELI-COIL REPAIR KIT, BUT HIS REPAIR HAS FAILED. NOW FACED WITH CYLINDER HAD BEEN REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2010
I HAVE HAD 3 SPARK PLUG THIS YEAR COME SHOOTING OUT OF EY 2002 FORD E350 V10. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2010
SPARK PLUG EJECTED 2002 FORD VAN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2010
SPARK PLUG EJECTED 2002 FORD VAN. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2010
SPARK PLUG EJECTED 2002 FORD VAN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
May 10, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2010
DELAMINATION OF FORD FUEL TANKS CAUSING DECREASE SPEED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 10, 2009
Incident date: Jul 6, 2009
DRIVING DOWN A STREET AT APPROX. 40MPH I HEARD A BANG AND THEN A BUNCH OF AIR ESCAPING. SOUNDED LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK. SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF NUMBER 2 CYLINDER. HAD REPAIRED AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, PUT IN A NEW HELI COIL. SINCE 7-6-09 HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME NUMBER 8 CYLINDER. THESE FORD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 24, 2009
Incident date: Jul 21, 2009
MY 2002 FORD E-350 HAS BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. THIS HAPENED WITHOUT NOTICE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED A TUNE-UP. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT FORD TRUCK ENGINES EJECTING SPARK PLUGS. I'M CONCERNED THAT IF ALL THE PLUGS ARE REPLACED, THAT THE PROBLEM M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
May 14, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
2002 FORD E350 DIESEL VAN. WE BOUGHT THE VAN WITH 32K MILES ON IT. WE REPLACED THE FIRST GAS TANK WITH 65K MILES IN PA AFTER IT BROKE DOWN ON I-81. WE REPLACED THE SECOND GAS TANK AT 80K MILES AT OTIS FORD IN QUOGUE, NY. WE ARE NOW GOING TO REPLACE THE TANK AGAIN, TANK #3, BECAUSE THE SAME ISSUE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 13, 2009
Incident date: Mar 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO A STOP SIGN AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2009
Incident date: Apr 14, 2009
2002 FORD E350 AMBULANCE VAN. PERSON PLACED THE KEY IN IGNITION. SWITCHED TO ON POSITION (NOT TURN THE ENGINE ON). WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AREA. SMOKE GOT THICKER THEN GREY. FLAMES STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AREA. UNABLE TO SAVE THE VEHICLE.... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 17, 2009
Incident date: Jan 10, 2009
FORD 2002 E-350 5.4L TRITON. TWO SPARK PLUGS HAVE BLOWN OUT SO FAR. ORIGINAL PLUGS APPX 95,000 MILES. FORD SAYS THE PLUGS SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED UNTIL 100,000 MILES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 30, 2009
Incident date: Jan 28, 2009
AFTER TRAVELING 10 MILES DURING MY MORNING COMMUTE, WHILE AT 40 MPH, A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM MY FORD TRITON V8 ENGINE CAUSING RAW FUEL FUMES TO ENTER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND PASSENGER CABIN. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN ESTIMATED $1900 REPAIR BILL FROM MY LOCAL FORD DEALER TO REMOVE AND REPAIR THE P... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 21, 2008
DELAMINATING FUEL TANKS ON FORD E-350 AMBULANCES. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FUEL PUMP THEN STALLING WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE TOWED. THIS SITUATION IS WITH PATIENTS ON BOARD. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT AND RECALLS DONE. THE COST TO REPAIR IS $1,370.46 PER TRUCK. WE OWN 8 OF THEM ALL WITH THE SAME P... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 3, 2008
Incident date: May 2, 2008
2002 FORD E350 5.4L SPARK PLUG #7 BLOW OUT. THE AVERAGE CONSUMER WOULD THINK THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BEFORE EVER KNOWING OR EXPECTING THAT COMPRESSED FUEL WAS BEING PUMPED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE EXPOSED SPARK PLUG ORIFICE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE SPARKED PLUG C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 15, 2008
Incident date: Apr 8, 2008
2002 FORD E350 AT 39,000 MILES ONE SPARK PLUG BLEW.. OUT OF HEAD. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEAD AT A COST OVER $5,000.00 DOLLARS. HAD REPAIRED WITH HELCOIL AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. AGAIN AT 79,000 MILES TWO SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF HEAD. NOT YET REPAIRED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
I HAVE BEEN WAITING 7 MONTHS AFTER I WAS NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 2002 ECONOLINE TRUCK WITH A SPEED CONTROL THAT CAN CATCH FIRE. ALL I GET FROM MY LOCAL FORD DEALER IS THAT THE REPAIR PARTS HAVE NOT COME FROM THE FACTORY AND THEY WILL CALL ME WHEN THEY ARRIVE. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 6, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
COOPER TIRE TREAD SEPARATION LT 245/75R16. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 24, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
COOPER TIRE TREAD SEPERATION LT 245/75RI6. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 24, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
COOPER TIRE # 2 TREAD SEPARATION.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 22, 2007
Incident date: Jul 29, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME, IT WAS PLUG # 7 ( COIL WAS TIGHTENED), FOLLOWED BY ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF. IT SOMETIMES IS INTERMITTENT (RUNS FINE AT CRUISE, BUT WONT IDLE) OR IT COULD BE ABSOLUTE. (TRUCK JUST UP AND DIED! NO REASON!) THERE IS NO TIMELINE, NO PRECURSOR, NO WARNING. I CAN DRIVE FOR 200 MILES, THEN IT HAPPENS, OR 1 TO 7 MILES. THE FAILURE IS A STALL. ENGINE LIGHT COME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 20, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF. IT SOMETIMES IS INTERMITTENT (RUNS FINE AT CRUISE, BUT WONT IDLE) OR IT COULD BE ABSOLUTE. (TRUCK JUST UP AND DIED! NO REASON!) THERE IS NO TIMELINE, NO PRECURSOR, NO WARNING. I CAN DRIVE FOR 200 MILES, THEN IT HAPPENS, OR 1 TO 7 MILES. THE FAILURE IS A STALL. ENGINE LIGHT COME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 11, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS THE ENGINE SHOT THE SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK 15,000 MILES LATER. EVERYTIME THE CONTACT HAS THE PLUGS REPLACED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHOOT OUT THE SPARK PLUGS. THE CONTACT BROUGH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 26, 2006
Incident date: Dec 20, 2006
THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 82,000 SHOWING ON THE ODOMETER. I OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 2 1/2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS ENGINE ISSUE. LEFT FOR WORK ON THE MORNING OF DEC. 20 2006. I AM AN IN HOME SERVICE PLUMBER. APPROACH. 1:30 PM ON THE AFOREMENTIONED DAY, I STARTED MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 9, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2006
FORD E-350 WITH 5.4 TRITON V-8 IN HVAC SERVICE TRUCK. BLEW SPARK PLUG OUT OF # 7 CYLINDER @ 92,000 MILES ON 5/15/06. LOST DAY OF WORK TO MAKE REPAIRS ON TRUCK , REPAIR PARTS $130.00 ON 6/22/06 BLEW SPARK PLUG OUT OF #2 CYLINDER. PUT TRUCK DOWN FOR 2 DAYS WHILE REPAIRS WERE MADE. I HAD ALL PLUGS R... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 2, 2006
Incident date: Apr 28, 2006
2002 F-350 4X4 PICKUP FRAME WELD CRACKING JUST IN FRONT OF FRONT LEAF SPRING, WHERE FRAME IS JOINED, HAS RIVETS AND WELD. BIG-BRAND TIRE CO. HAS FOUND 6 VEHICALES SAME PROBLEM, NOT ALL WERE TRUCKS. THEY SHOWED PROBLEM TO ME, AND I HAVE FOUND SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER TRUCKS OF FRIENDS. YOU CAN HERE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 5, 2006
Incident date: Mar 3, 2006
FORD E350 5.4L TRINTON ENGINE BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG. IT HAPPENED WHEN I RESUMED DRIVING AFTER STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT. RESEARCHED THIS OUT AND FOUND HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 22, 2005
Incident date: Jul 18, 2005
I WAS DRIVING MY VAN WHEN A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURED. PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND SHUT OFF VAN. EXITED VAN AND SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. OPEN HOOD AND FOUND A SPARK PLUG & COIL LAYING ON TOP OF ENGINE! THE SPARK PLUG JUST EXPLODED OUT. THIS VAN WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND THE "HEAVY" TECH SAI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 18, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
2002 FORD E 350 MOTORHOME BRAKES FAILED WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A COLLISION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE BRAKING THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAUSED THE TOTAL FAILURE OF BOTH BRAKING CIRCUITS. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 18, 2005
Incident date: May 18, 2005
CONSUMER STATES: CRACK IN RIGHT FRONT SPRING TOWER, STRESS DEFECTIVE MATERIAL.*AK *SB *NM
TIRES
Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
I HAVE A 2002 E350 FORD EXT SD VAN THAT CAME WITH OEM GOODYEAR WRANGLER HT LRE 245/75R/16 TIRES. THE VEH WAS OBTAINED NEW IN JUNE 2002. SINCE NEW THE TIRES SIDEWALLS WERE CRACKED AND DRY, AFTER DRIVING ON THEM A WHILE THE SIDEWALLS HAD MINOR BULGES, AND MORE CRACKS. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED/BAL/AND P... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jan 6, 2005
Incident date: Jan 5, 2005
(1) NORMAL TIRE ROTATED EVERY 3000 MILES RUN WITH 55 LBS. FRONT 85 LBS. REAR CHECKED WEEKLY (2) SIDE WALL ON BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DRY ROTTED TO POINT OF AIR POCKETS ARE FORMING ON OUTSIDE OF TIRES. (3) TIRES REPLACED WITH BRIDGESTONE V-STEEL R265 I WENT TO TWO DIFFERENT GOODYEAR DEALERS 1ST I... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD E-350
17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 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
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
02L09
May 1, 2002
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL INSTALLED. *JG
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
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
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
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 (current) | 4 | 61 | |
| 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 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 22 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |