1983 FORD E350
8 recalls, 4 complaints - 6 TSBs
89V140000 Aug 15, 1989
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
Consequence
HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REROUTE AND REPAIR HOSE AS NECESSARY.
88V133000 Aug 9, 1988
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.
Consequence
ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy
REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS.
87V144000 Sep 9, 1987
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
87V113000 Jul 21, 1987
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Defect Description
EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
Consequence
FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
MODIFICATION OF THE BASE FUEL VENTING AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TO REDUCE OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES.
85V061000 May 14, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
WHEN FRONTALLY IMPACTED INTO A FIXED BARRIER AT 30 MPH, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, THE LEFT FRAME RAILS OF SUCH VEHICLES MAY DISPLACE INBOARD, PINCHING THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND ENGINE SUFFICIENTLY TO DISPLACE ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A CANISTER SHIELD, A REVISED DESIGN DRAIN ROD SHIELD, AND MODIFY FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET.
84V034000 Mar 23, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN THE SUPPORT STRAPS. IF THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTS FRACTURE, THE FUEL TANK WILL SLIP ... Read more
Remedy
FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
82V124000 Dec 13, 1982
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DIODE IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT THAT MAY SHORT DURING ENGINE STARTING DUE TO INADEQUATE CAPACITY TO WITHSTAND CURRENT DRAW. A SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD RESULT IN NORMAL ENGINE STARTING, BUT THE PUMP WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPLY THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE ELEMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT WITH A NEW RELAY FEED WIRING ASSEMBLY WHICH CONTAINS A LARGER CAPACITY DIODE, FREE OF CHARGE.
82V104000 Oct 26, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Mar 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 6, 2011
4 OF 6 TIRES BOUGHT IN 04 THREAD SEPARATING. NO ACCIDENT. MOTOR JUST STARTED SHAKING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 6, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 12, 1996
Incident date: Oct 23, 1996
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN THE PARK POSITION, ON ITS OWN THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE OR HIS COMPLAINT.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Apr 17, 1996
WHILE PARKED FOR TWO DAYS, NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM DASH AREA, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL. *AK
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 FORD E350
6 manufacturer communications from 5 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 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
985A29
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
98030298420
Mar 2, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A NO START OR HARD START CONDITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE GLOW PLUG CONTROL SYSTEM. *YC
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
83-16-23
Aug 1, 1983
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E350
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ99005
Opened: Feb 10, 1999 , Closed: Sep 21, 2001
FRONT BRAKE FADE
FRONT BRAKES CAN FADE
PE90056
Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: Jun 12, 1990
TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE89102
Opened: Mar 15, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
HEATER HOSE ROUTING
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PE89063
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89062
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89064
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:RINGDAHL HAS NOT ATTACHED HOSES OR WIRES TO THE DIPSTICKFILLER TUBE.===
PE89066
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89067
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 3, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89068
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89069
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89070
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 29, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89072
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89073
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Sep 27, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89074
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 3, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:TRI STAR WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND STATED THAT THEY DO NOTSELL ANY UNITS IN THE U.S.THEY ALSO REPORTED THAT THEY DO NOT ATTACHANYTHING TO THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE.===
PE89075
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89076
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89077
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89079
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Sep 28, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89080
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89081
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89082
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89083
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89084
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89085
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89086
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89087
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89088
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89089
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89061
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:MEDTEC HAS NOT ATTACHED ANY HOSES OR WIRING TO TRANSMISSIONFILL TUBES.===
PE89044
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Apr 19, 1989
HEATER HOSE MISROUTING
SUMMARY:CHAMPION HAS FURNISHED HEATER HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS WHICHCLEARLY SHOW THAT THE ONLY HEATER HOSE ROUTING EVER USED BY CHAMPIONROUTES THE HOSES FROM THE HEATER, ACROSS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THERADIATOR, AND DOWN TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL THE SIDE MOST REMOTEFROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, ... Read more
PE89046
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89047
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89048
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 21, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89049
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jun 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:AMERICAN MODULAR BODY WENT BANKRUPT AND THE ASSETS WERELIQUIDATED AT AUCTION.ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY SOURCES, NO ONE BOUGHTTHE BUSINESS, OR ASSUMED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR WARRANTY ON THE UNITSTHEY SOLD.===
PE89050
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89051
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89052
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89054
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89055
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89056
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89057
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jun 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:LEADER INDUSTRIES HAS REPORTED THAT THEY DO NOT NOW, OR HAVETHEY EVER ATTACHED ANYTHING TO THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE.===
PE89058
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89059
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89060
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89053
Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89043
Opened: Feb 15, 1989 , Closed: Aug 2, 1989
HEATER HOSE MISROUTING
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PE89040
Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Apr 18, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:SENTINEL HAS WORKED WITH FORD IN DEVELOPING A RETROFIT KITWHICH REROUTES THE SUBJECT WIRES.THE RETROFIT PRECEDURE ALSO ELIMINATESTHE TWO LARGE SOLINOIDS LOCATED UNDERHOOD AND REPLACES THEM WITH A SINGLESMALLER UNIT, LOCATED NEAR THE CURB SIDE BATTERY.THIS ALLOWS ADDITIONALROOM FOR THE REROUT... Read more
PE89038
Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Aug 29, 1989
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89034
Opened: Jan 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
FIRES
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DP88016
Opened: May 12, 1988 , Closed: Nov 16, 1988
FIRES-COOLANT HOSE FAILURE
FIRES-COOLANT HOSE FAILURE
DP87025
Opened: Jul 17, 1987 , Closed: Aug 18, 1987
FORD E350 EMS VEH. FIRES
FORD E350 EMS VEH. FIRES
DP87024
Opened: Jul 17, 1987 , Closed: Aug 7, 1987
FORD E-350 EMS VEHICLE FIRES
FORD E-350 EMS VEHICLE FIRES
C87003
Opened: Apr 29, 1987 , Closed: Sep 1, 1987
FILLER NECK SPURT
There is no summary currently available
PE86058
Opened: Jun 16, 1986 , Closed: Nov 4, 1986
FUEL SPURTING/FIRES
ANALYSIS:EACH OF THE COMPLAINANTS STATED THET THEY HAVE BEEN AWARE OFFIRES IN THESE AMBULANCE VEHICLES BUT ONLY RECENTLY HAVE DISCERNED AREPETITIVE PATTERN.THEY ARE ASSEMBLING DATA FROM EACH OF THE INDEPENDENTRESCUE SQUADS AND HAVE AGREED TO PROMPTLY FORWARD THE INFORMATION TO THISAGENCY.THE NATURE ... Read more
C85010
Opened: Sep 30, 1985 , Closed: Aug 2, 1988
DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
There is no summary currently available
FORD E350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E350 across all model years (1975, 2013).
92
Total Recalls
123
Total Complaints
55
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
22
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD E350 - Year by Year
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 28 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 36 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1987 | 8 | 15 | View |
| 1986 | 11 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 10 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 12 | 6 | View |
| 1983 (current) | 8 | 4 | |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |