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1991 Ford E350

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
19
Latest Jul 9, 2002
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Sep 4, 1991
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
6
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Ford E350, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; 6 NHTSA investigations name it; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes733.3%
  • Engine29.5%
  • Driver assistance29.5%
  • Tires & wheels29.5%
  • Electrical29.5%
  • Transmission14.8%
  • Visibility14.8%
  • Fuel system14.8%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
91V146000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

Sep 4, 1991
350,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

SQ99005ClosedInvestigation

FRONT BRAKE FADE

Opened Feb 10, 1999
Closed Sep 21, 2001

FRONT BRAKES CAN FADE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA93014ClosedEngineering Analysis

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

Opened Jun 4, 1993
Closed Jul 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA91044ClosedEngineering Analysis

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

Opened Oct 30, 1991
Closed Oct 30, 1992

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 92V026000
EA91031ClosedEngineering Analysis

FUEL EXPULSION

Opened Jun 26, 1991
Closed Nov 1, 1991

There is no summary currently available

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESLed to recall 91V146000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 19
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 9, 2002
2 injuries reported

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, (KELLY-SPRINGFIELD LT235.85R16, LOAD RANGE E, DOT# PJOR BPKV 193) FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND OVER TURN SEVERAL TIMES. *JG. (ALABAMA UNIFORM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT)

NHTSA ID
566497
Incident
Jul 13, 1998
Fuel system
Filed Oct 3, 2000

FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SLC

NHTSA ID
555526
Incident
Oct 13, 1999
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 30, 2000

THIS WAS THE INBOARD TIRE OF A PAIR ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 70 EASTBOUND OUT OF KANSAS CITY IT EXPLODED, SPLITTING THE STEEL BELTS CROSSWISE. EXCEPT FOR THE AREA OF THE BLOWOUT THE TIRE REMAINED RELATIVELY INTACT AND DID NOT SEPARATE. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES F. NO ROAD HAZZARDS WERE OBSERVED OR FELT PRIOR THE THE EXPLOSION. TIRE PRESSURES HAD BEEN CHECKED 30 MILE EARLIER AND WERE 60-65 PSI PER VEHICLE MANUAL. PROTRUDING BELTS STRUCK THE SEWAGE HOLDING TANK KNOCKING A CORNER OUT OF IT AND SPILLING CARGO ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP ON OUTBOARD TIRE WITHOUT ACCIDENT.TIRE WAS PURCHASED ON 8/5/99 IN TEMPLE TEXAS FROM FIRESTONE STORE #007196-4361, HAD APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON IT OVER SOME EXTREMELY HOT ROADS. A REPLACEMENT TIRE (COOPER TIRE) WAS PURCHASED FROM HIGGINSVILLE TIRE SERVICE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 660-584-2504. HIGGINSVILLE DEALER EXAMINED TIRE AND SAID THAT HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY ANY TRAUMA IN AREA OF BLOWOUT AND PRESUMABLY GAVE CREDIT BASED ON 70 PERCENT TREAD WEAR(WHICH SEEMED EXCESSIVE TO ME). NO CREDIT WAS DOCUMENTED ON THE INVOICE BUT TIRE WAS CHEAPER THAN I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED AND CHEAPER THAN THE ONE THAT BLEW UP. (TIRESIZE: 215/85/R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/85/R16 )

NHTSA ID
733017
Incident
Sep 19, 2000
Engine
Filed Aug 31, 2000

WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY MOTOR WILL QUIT. CONSUMER MANAGES TO GET IT TO THE SIDE. *AK

NHTSA ID
869236
Incident
Aug 1, 1997
Transmission
Filed Oct 14, 1999

I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE AND PARTS TO TWO DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. BOTH THE DRUM AND SHAFT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAVE STRIPPED. I STILL HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE THEM WITH FORD IF A SETTLEMENT IS POSSIBLE.

NHTSA ID
713316
Incident
Jul 23, 1999
Engine
Filed Oct 28, 1997

ENGINE STALLS.

NHTSA ID
524059
Incident
Jan 1, 1997
Electrical
Filed Aug 15, 1997
Fire reported

ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORINATING IN THE GAS TANK, WIRES NOT BEING FUSED. *AK

NHTSA ID
518861
Brakes
Filed May 28, 1997

DEALER REFUSED RECALL REPAIR ON BRAKE LINE DUE TO VIN.

NHTSA ID
517529

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

985A29

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC

985A12

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT

985A38

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC

97215

DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLES TO BE USED AS A MASTER COPY - DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM ADISTRA. *TW

951113

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW

BC2893950401

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

UNKNOWN

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford E350 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026010—
2025110—
2024210—
2023220—
2022143155.3
2021206155.5
2020200—
2019300—
2018340—
2017134057.6
2016530—
2015721—
20141711052.9
2013139048.3
20121612047.2
20111920053.7
20101718047.2
20091027054.5
20083932259.3
20071835259.8
20065339261.5
20055516256.3
20044611358.2
2003468361.7
2002535355.4
2001524457.0
2000598461.9
1999729563.5
1998638457.4
1997795463.4
1996503150.3
1995693052.9
1994515158.7
1993433158.2
1992413359.5
1991Viewing191654.3
1990232754.9
1989263659.2
1988111461.7
19871485369.3
198611115774.6
198521056—
198441256—
19835854—
1982032—
1981022—
1980012—
1979032—
1978052—
1977011—
1976011—
1975041—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.