Ford E350 1975-2009
Model E350 made by Ford got 12 consumer complains as well as 37 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ford E350 1975 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ford E350 1976 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ford E350 1977 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Ford E350 1978 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Ford E350 1979 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Ford E350 1980 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Ford E350 1981 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Ford E350 1982 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Ford E350 1983 | 8 | 5 | 55 | 7 |
Ford E350 1984 | 12 | 4 | 57 | 4 |
Ford E350 1985 | 10 | 4 | 57 | 3 |
Ford E350 1986 | 11 | 6 | 58 | 17 |
Ford E350 1987 | 8 | 5 | 54 | 15 |
Ford E350 1988 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
Ford E350 1989 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 37 |
Ford E350 1990 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Ford E350 1991 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 22 |
Ford E350 1992 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
Ford E350 1993 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 53 |
Ford E350 1994 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 61 |
Ford E350 1995 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 87 |
Ford E350 1996 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 54 |
Ford E350 1997 | 2 | 61 | 5 | 80 |
Ford E350 1998 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 71 |
Ford E350 1999 | 6 | 30 | 7 | 74 |
Ford E350 2000 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 50 |
Ford E350 2001 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 43 |
Ford E350 2002 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 47 |
Ford E350 2003 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 53 |
Ford E350 2004 | 7 | 53 | 7 | 55 |
Ford E350 2005 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 42 |
Ford E350 2006 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
Ford E350 2007 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Ford E350 2008 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Ford E350 2009 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
BC5172961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50451 | Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l vehicles. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
15082 | 07/01/2001 | 621016 | Information used when servicing, or replacing the cng fuel fill valve on all dedicated and bi-fuel cng vehicles. *tt | 09/06/2001 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC5185961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50463 | Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC4854961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50444 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
985122 | 11/01/1998 | 613265 | Subject regarding the availability of the fqr anti-lock braking system hydraulic control unit (abs-hcu) assemblies. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
BC5218961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50493 | Information on stowing the spare tire stowage. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
BC9680961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50540 | Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt | 05/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
12/05/1997 | 1 | ||
Ignition switch failed. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
A thermactor check valve failed, causing exhaust gases to burn a hole in a/c hose, allowing freon and refrigerant oil to spray onto the hot exhaust manifold, causing a fire. this happened to a24-passenger bus carrying 10 elderly wheel chair bound residents of a nursing home. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
05/07/1998 | 1 | ||
Fuel pump and sender failed as per tsb causing the vehicle to stop. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
05/07/1998 | 1 | ||
Fuel pump and sender failed as per tsb causing the vehicle to stop. | |||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
08/11/1994 | 1 | ||
Differentials leaking. | |||
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
1 | |||
Transmission failed. | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
08/19/2003 | 1 | ||
Manufacturer installed a steel gauge inside of driver's side seat for better reclining position, and without prior warning seat collapsed. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
1 | |||
All four shock absorbers failed. | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
1 | |||
All four shock absorbers failed. | |||
TIRES | |||
1 | |||
The left rear firestone tire blew out causing damage to the vehicle. *mjs | |||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
1 | |||
Vehicles heating system did not warm driving compartment adequately. | |||
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
1 | |||
While working near one of these vehicles, consumer accidentally hit her calve against the lugs of the vehicle which extend excessively from the fenders. consumers leg was was seriously injured, consumer is still experiencing pain and suffering, the person writing this letter does not own the vehicle. *jg |