1989 FORD E350

3 recalls, 36 complaints - 8 TSBs

91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Defect Description
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
350,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
90V101000 Jun 1, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence
WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
111,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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

36 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: May 21, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE LOSES BRAKE POWER WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND FAILS TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH IN 400 MILES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: May 21, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE LOSES BRAKE POWER WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND FAILS TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH IN 400 MILES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2001
BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE, BOILING THE BRAKE FLUID (UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL IT CAME TIME TO APPLY THE BRAKES). THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I LET IT UP COMPLETELY AND WHEN DEPRESSED, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN. I USED THE TRANSMISSION (GEARING DOWN) AND THE EMERGENCY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2001
BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE, BOILING THE BRAKE FLUID (UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL IT CAME TIME TO APPLY THE BRAKES). THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I LET IT UP COMPLETELY AND WHEN DEPRESSED, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN. I USED THE TRANSMISSION (GEARING DOWN) AND THE EMERGENCY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2001
BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE, BOILING THE BRAKE FLUID (UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL IT CAME TIME TO APPLY THE BRAKES). THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I LET IT UP COMPLETELY AND WHEN DEPRESSED, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN. I USED THE TRANSMISSION (GEARING DOWN) AND THE EMERGENCY ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING FUEL WILL SPILL OUT FROM TANK ONTO GROUND, RECALL #93S68. *AK THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL EVENTHOUGH THE PROBLELM IS IDENTICAL TO THAT STATED IN RECALL # 93S68. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
THE ORIGIONAL FUEL SPILL OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN LAS VEGAS BLVD S. I NOTICED THAT MY FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING ONLY HALF FULL ON THE REAR TANK WHEN I HAD JUST FILLED THE VAN. I THEN NOTICED I WAS TRAILING FUEL DOWN THE STREET. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT WAS POURING FUEL FROM TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
THE ORIGIONAL FUEL SPILL OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN LAS VEGAS BLVD S. I NOTICED THAT MY FUEL GAUGE WAS SHOWING ONLY HALF FULL ON THE REAR TANK WHEN I HAD JUST FILLED THE VAN. I THEN NOTICED I WAS TRAILING FUEL DOWN THE STREET. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT WAS POURING FUEL FROM TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Jan 23, 2001
THE THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND HAD AN ADJUSTMENT MADE ONCE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
WHILE CLIMBING HILLS ON VERY WARM DAYS, THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED STALLING, ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TFI IGNITION MODULE AND DISTRIBUTOR. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Oct 6, 1995
WROTE AN EXPLANATION OF WHOLE PROBLEM BUT WON'T FIT HERE. PLANNING TRIP TO MOUNTAINS, BUT SCARED TO GO WITHOUT RESOLUTION TO PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 2, 1999
Incident date: Aug 18, 1990
NO SUMMARY
TIRES Oct 20, 1998
EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 20, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1996
BRAKES EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS DID NOT RECTIFY OVERHEATING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1996
BRAKES EXPERIENCING OVERHEATING, REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS DID NOT RECTIFY OVERHEATING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Sep 3, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1998
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER Jul 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1990
BRAKE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
LOST BRAKING POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN STEEP GRADE, NO PRESSURE IN PEDAL. WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT CALIPERS/PADS OVERHEATED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Apr 1, 1997
Incident date: Sep 15, 1996
LOST BRAKING POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN STEEP GRADE, NO PRESSURE IN PEDAL. WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT CALIPERS/PADS OVERHEATED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 6, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 21, 1996
COMING TO A STOP WHILE GOING DOWN HILL THE BRAKES FAILED/REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 21, 1996
COMING TO A STOP WHILE GOING DOWN HILL THE BRAKES FAILED/REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Jun 21, 1996
COMING TO A STOP WHILE GOING DOWN HILL THE BRAKES FAILED/REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND BRAKE HOSES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
BRAKE FLUID OVERHEATED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *DH
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 141. (EIGHTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 138. (FIFTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 139. (SIXTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 140. (SEVENTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
HAND RAIL FAILED ON BUS NUMBER 142. (NINTH VEHICLE ON 503019) *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
CATALYTIC CONVERTER PLUGGED UP,CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
CATALYTIC CONVERTER PLUGGED UP,CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Sep 22, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jun 16, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
THE FRONT BRAKE FAILURE(CALIPER OVER HEAT) THE BRAKE FLUID CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: May 29, 1995
AFTER SUSTAINED AND FREQUENT USE OF BRAKES THEY APPARENTLY OVERHEAT AND PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) May 3, 1995
Incident date: Dec 21, 1994
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX SEALS ARE LEAKING, CAUSING STEERING TO BE DIFFICULT. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD E350

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
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
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
951113 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *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

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