1984 FORD E350
12 recalls, 6 complaints - 5 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.
89V062000 Apr 17, 1989
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
NYLON TIES THAT SUPPORT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE CHASSIS COULD WEAR AND BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THUS, WIRING HARNESS COULD FALL ON ENGINE COMPONENTS AND SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL RETROFIT RIT OF PLASTIC-COATED METAL CLAMPS, LOOM FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES AND RE-ROUTE WIRING.
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.
87V111000 Jul 16, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. GROMMET MAY SPLIT DUE TO COMPRESSIVE LOAD WHEN INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM VAPOR VALVE AND BECOME THE SOURCE OFFUEL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED VAPOR VALVE GROMMET.
86V092000 Jul 14, 1986
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
COMPOSITE GRAPHITE DRIVESHAFTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVESHAFT TWISTING AND SHORTENING CAUSING THE SLIP YOKE TO DISCONNECT FROM THE TRANSMISSION. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL METAL DRIVESHAFT.
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.
84V119000 Oct 2, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
84V014000 Jan 7, 1984
WHEELS
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED WHEELS. THE WELDS SECURING THE CENTER SECTIONS TO THE RIMS MAY CRACK FROM FATIGUE.
Remedy
AFFECTED WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
83V094000 Sep 21, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL SUPPLY TUBES INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE TOO SHORT. CONSEQUENTLY, FLEXIBLE HOSES THAT ATTACH TO THE TUBES MAY BE TAUT AND THIS WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE DURABILITY OF HOSE CONNECTIONS. IN THE EVENT OF HOSE SEPARATION, SOME FUEL SPILLAGE WOULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL HOSE OF THE CORRECT LENGTH.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: May 27, 2010
I HAD A 1984 E350 ECONOLINE. IT WAS A FLEETWOOD , JAMBOREE MOTORHOME. IN MAY 2010. I WAS ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY NORTH BOUND. THE MOTOR STARTED MAKING A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED INTO AN OVERLOOK AND STOPPED AS SOON AS I STOPPED FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD IMMEDIATELY BURNING OFF... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: May 27, 2010
I HAD A 1984 E350 ECONOLINE. IT WAS A FLEETWOOD , JAMBOREE MOTORHOME. IN MAY 2010. I WAS ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY NORTH BOUND. THE MOTOR STARTED MAKING A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I PULLED INTO AN OVERLOOK AND STOPPED AS SOON AS I STOPPED FLAMES SHOT OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD IMMEDIATELY BURNING OFF... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 9, 2007
Incident date: Feb 16, 2007
1984 FORD E350. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE LEFT AXLE BROKE. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT) *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 9, 2007
Incident date: Feb 16, 2007
1984 FORD E350. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE LEFT AXLE BROKE. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT) *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 29, 2004
Incident date: Aug 28, 2004
OUR 1984 FORD E-350 TYPE II 4X4 AMBULANCE WAS RSEPONDING NON-EMERGENT BACK TO OUR STATION FROM A STANDBY. THE DRIVER HAD JUST LEFT THE STANDBY AND WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH AND HAD TRAVELED ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN HE HEARD A RUBBING NOISE IN THE FRONT END AND 2 SECONDS LATER THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON THE AM... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 4, 1996
WHEEL LUGS BROKE OFF, CAUSING RIGHT REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 FORD E350
5 manufacturer communications from 4 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 |
| 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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
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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 (current) | 12 | 6 | |
| 1983 | 8 | 4 | View |
| 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 |