Ford E350 1990
Model E350 made in 1990 by Ford got 28 consumer complains, 7 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1990
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V146000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 350000 | 12/20/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1991 | 09/30/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. you will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. in the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. an operator will take your name and telephonenumber. a ford representative will call you back. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V101000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 111000 | 07/17/1990 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/01/1990 | 06/14/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: park gear snap ring.vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| BC2893950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055240 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95524 | 03/01/1995 | 39892 | There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES | |||||
| 985A12 | 03/18/1998 | 601010 | Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 951113 | 06/01/1995 | 45086 | Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 985A38 | 03/18/1998 | 601045 | Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 97215 | 01/20/1997 | 51401 | Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA93014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/04/1993 | 07/29/1994 | ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE91064 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/09/1991 | 07/05/1991 | TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||
| PE90056 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/12/1990 | 06/12/1990 | TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL | 90V101000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA91044 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/1991 | 10/30/1992 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | 92V026000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE91077 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/23/1991 | 10/31/1991 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SQ99005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/10/1999 | 09/21/2001 | FRONT BRAKE FADE | ||
| Front brakes can fade | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA91031 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/26/1991 | 11/01/1991 | FUEL EXPULSION | 91V146000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/02/1996 | |||
| The vehicle caught on fire right under the drivers seat. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 05/22/1997 | 05/25/1995 | ||
| Catalytic converter failed while driving at 45 mph. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gasket o-ring failure resulting in leak which caused fuel filter to become obstructed and gasoline to leak vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Fuel from rear tank overflowed to front tank which leaked out excess fuel. occurred once before repairs. did a search for the issue and found that there was a secret open warranty covering the issue, called ford and got 'permission' to have it repaired. the first replacement was worse according to the service manager at frank jackson in sandy springs ga. so i had to wait a couple more days to get the new one. it seems fine now. but how many more of the sensors or whatever it's called are bad that they have in stock to replace existing faulty ones? *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/08/1990 | 4 | 12/18/1989 | |
| Engine stalled four times due to poor design of fuel pump. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passenger seat belt failed to lock | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front disc brake calipers do not retract after applying the brakes, friction from the brake pads causes the brake fluid to boil effectively resulting in no brake operation, this happens everytime the vehicle is left sitting for about a month, rust develops on the slider bars which prevents the calipers from retracting to the reset position. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/10/1999 | |||
| Consumer was coming down a hill in in dry weather condition when proceeding to stop and there were no brakes .consumer was able to gradually stop vehicle before a crash. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1991 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 06/22/1996 | 2 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Brakes failed twice due brake fluid expanding out the top of the reservoir, causing right front wheel to smoke. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Near complete brake failure due to the brakes hanging up and overheating to the extent that there is a loss of stopping power, guide pins rusting could be the cause. | |||
| 09/12/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Brakes overheat, also difficulty depressing brake pedal. | |||
| 09/11/1996 | |||
| During normal driving the brakes rusted and froze in a locked position, when the brakes where applied vehicle started to pull to the right and started smoking before going off the road. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed 2 times. *sd | |||
| Vehicles braking system fades while driving. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/20/1997 | 12 | ||
| Disc brakes overheat, brake fluid boils out; pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, almost caused a crash; calipers stick; garage bled brakes, replaced rotors/calipers. *ak | |||
| 07/03/1995 | |||
| Brakes fail when riding in hilly area, resulting in fading of the pedal, due to overheating of the brake system, replaced metal components in the calipers. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/20/1997 | 12 | ||
| Disc brakes overheat, brake fluid boils out; pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, almost caused a crash; calipers stick; garage bled brakes, replaced rotors/calipers. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/20/1997 | 12 | ||
| Disc brakes overheat, brake fluid boils out; pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, almost caused a crash; calipers stick; garage bled brakes, replaced rotors/calipers. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1990 | ||
| Brake hose failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 3 | ||
| Replaced the master cylinder twice and brakes failed three times. refers to rv coachmen mini motor home., also may relate to recall (89v-223), aerostar. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hand rail failed on bus number 145. (tenth vehicle on 503019) *dsh | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hand rail failed on bus number 146. (eleventh vehicle on 503019) *dsh | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Hand rail failed on bus number 147. (twelfth vehicle on 503019) *dsh | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1992 | |
| Two of the firestone steeltex radial r4s lt 215/85r16 ms tires experienced tread separation, first time tire wrapped and damaged adjoining tire on left rear dual, second tire unwrapped and broke out bottom of the holding tank, consumer installed armor plat to protect new tank. *mjs | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 3 | ||
| Firestone, steel tex r4s, lt235/85r16 size . tread on three of the tires separated on separate occasions.*ak consumer states that on one occasion, he almost hit head on with a tractor trailor. *slc | |||