1987 FORD E350
8 recalls, 15 complaints - 6 TSBs
89V150000 Oct 1, 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 HOSE AS NECESSARY.
89V139000 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.
89V075000 May 9, 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 SPLICE 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.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 27, 2005
Incident date: Jul 27, 2005
LEAK FROM ON TOP OF FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN NHTSA 87V111000. IN RELATION TO NHTSA #87V144000 188,000 VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED. WERE ALL 1987 E350, CLUB WAGONS, WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL? FORD DEALE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Jul 27, 2005
Incident date: Jul 27, 2005
LEAK FROM ON TOP OF FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN NHTSA 87V111000. IN RELATION TO NHTSA #87V144000 188,000 VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED. WERE ALL 1987 E350, CLUB WAGONS, WITH 7.5 LITER ENGINES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL? FORD DEALE... Read more
TIRES
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE (NO MAKE/MODEL PROVIDED) EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR FENDER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1998
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 4, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 14, 1996
Incident date: May 14, 1996
THE TRUCK WAS PARKED AND TRIED TO START ITSELF WITHOUT THE KEY AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE IGNITON SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 125. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 126. (THIRD VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 127. (FOURTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 124. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Sep 26, 1995
PEDAL FADED TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE, POSSIBLE DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE FLUID. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
AFTERMARKET OEM TANKS WHEN FULL OF FUEL PRESSURIZE TO A POINT THAT FUEL - NOT VAPORS - WILL BE RELEASED OUT THROUGH GAS CAP. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
EMISSION CANISTERS LOCATED OUTSIDE FRAME RAIL CAN BECOME SATURATED AND LEAK FUEL AND DRIP FUEL COULD CONTRACT EXHAUST PIPE, RESULTING IN FIRE. *SKD
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 6, 1995
Incident date: Oct 30, 1994
VEHICLE HAS FRONT ROTORS BOTH CRACKED, POSSIBLY METAL FATIGUE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 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 | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 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
985A38
Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
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
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 (current) | 8 | 15 | |
| 1986 | 11 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 10 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 12 | 6 | View |
| 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 |