1988 FORD E350

1 recalls, 15 complaints - 7 TSBs

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.
228 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SENTINEL VEHICLES LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints 1 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SUSPENSION Aug 14, 2008
Incident date: Aug 18, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD E350. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND VARIOUS REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE STEERING COMPONENTS. NONE OF THE REPAIRS H... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jan 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 23, 2005
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 1988 ESCAPER 26FT C CLASS MOTORHOME ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN CALIFORNIA. I WAS RETURNING WITH IT TO MY HOME IN TEXAS WHEN JUST OUTSIDE OF PHOENIX A FIRE BROKE OUT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FIR... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Nov 16, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE CABLE POPPED OUT OF THE PLASTIC BRACKET,(WHICH THERE WASNO PART HOLDING DOWN THE THROTTLE CABLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER. THS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. SAME INCIDENT HAPPEN TO A FORD BRONCO. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 15, 1999
THROTTLE FAILURE RESULTING IMMEDIATE DROP TO FAST IDLE SPEED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 24, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
UPON APPLYING FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND BRAKES FADING AWAY. AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKES, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE FUNCTIONING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: May 17, 1996
WIRING HARNESS SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
TURNED FRONT DISC ROTORS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
REPLACED FRONT/REAR DISC PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
REBUILD REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER May 29, 1996
Incident date: May 28, 1996
REBUILD FRONT DISC CALIPER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 2, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
IGNITION DOES NOT TURN EASILY, STICKS IN START OR ACCESSORY POSITION, ALSO, ACCESSORIES FAIL WHEN STUCK IN ACCESSORY POSITION. *DSH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 13, 1996
THE CAR WAS PARKED AND A NEIGHBOR CALLED THE OWNER AND TOLD HIM HIS CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS IN FRONT BY THE STEERING. TT
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 15, 1995
Incident date: Dec 15, 1995
THE DRIVER SKID OFF THE ROAD AND BUMPED A TREE. THEN THE VAN WENT UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash Fire 2 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 FORD E350

7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
985A12 Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1988
FRONT BRAKE FADE
FRONT BRAKES CAN FADE
PE90056 Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: Jun 12, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE89102 Opened: Mar 15, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
HEATER HOSE ROUTING
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PE89063 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89062 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89064 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:RINGDAHL HAS NOT ATTACHED HOSES OR WIRES TO THE DIPSTICKFILLER TUBE.===
PE89066 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89067 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 3, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89068 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89069 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89070 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 29, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89072 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89073 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Sep 27, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89074 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 3, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89076 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89077 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89079 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Sep 28, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89080 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89081 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89082 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89083 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89084 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89085 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89086 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89087 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89088 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89089 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89061 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
SUMMARY:MEDTEC HAS NOT ATTACHED ANY HOSES OR WIRING TO TRANSMISSIONFILL TUBES.===
PE89044 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Apr 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89047 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89048 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 21, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89049 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jun 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89051 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89052 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89054 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89055 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89056 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89057 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jun 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89059 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: May 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89060 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89053 Opened: Feb 17, 1989 , Closed: Mar 15, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89043 Opened: Feb 15, 1989 , Closed: Aug 2, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
HEATER HOSE MISROUTING
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PE89040 Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Apr 18, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
UNDERHOOD FIRES
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PE89034 Opened: Jan 17, 1989 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
FIRES
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DP88016 Opened: May 12, 1988 , Closed: Nov 16, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FIRES-COOLANT HOSE FAILURE
FIRES-COOLANT HOSE FAILURE
DP87025 Opened: Jul 17, 1987 , Closed: Aug 18, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FORD E350 EMS VEH. FIRES
FORD E350 EMS VEH. FIRES
DP87024 Opened: Jul 17, 1987 , Closed: Aug 7, 1987
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FORD E-350 EMS VEHICLE FIRES
FORD E-350 EMS VEHICLE FIRES
C87003 Opened: Apr 29, 1987 , Closed: Sep 1, 1987
C, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FILLER NECK SPURT
There is no summary currently available
PE86058 Opened: Jun 16, 1986 , Closed: Nov 4, 1986
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
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
C, Closed , Model Year: 1975
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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1989 3 36 View
1988 (current) 1 15
1987 8 15 View
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1982 3 0 View
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