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.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
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
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 (current) | 1 | 15 | |
| 1987 | 8 | 15 | View |
| 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 |