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1995 Ford E350 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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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.
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Latest Mar 16, 2018
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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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.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1995 Ford E350, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

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

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Brakes3544.3%
  • Driver assistance67.6%
  • Suspension56.3%
  • Engine56.3%
  • Fuel system45.1%
  • Airbags45.1%
  • Visibility22.5%
  • Electrical22.5%
  • Steering22.5%
  • Transmission22.5%
  • Powertrain (other)11.3%
  • Other / unspecified11.3%
  • Seat belts11.3%
  • Interior & seats11.3%

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

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

35
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DEMON HORNET RV ON A 1995 FORD E-350 CHASSIS. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAD FRACTURED WHILE BEING STORED FOR THE WINTER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ID 11079799 · filed Mar 16, 2018

1995 E-350 MOTORHOME THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TWICE AND WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. *KB THE ABS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ABS SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. THE FIRST ABS FAILED AT 37000 MILES. THE SECOND ONE FAILED AT 73000 MILES. *NM

NHTSA ID 10169080 · filed Sep 13, 2006
All 35 reports naming brakes

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

FRONT LEFT TIRE WEARING ON SHOULDER QUICKER THAN EXPECTED. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TIRE TREAD SEPARATING CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. ALSO FOUND RIGHT INNER DUEL TIRE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AFTER REMOVING TIRE, FOUND AIR HAD LEAKED INTO INNER SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED A BUBBLE WHICH RUBBED AGAINST CHASSIS CAUSING IT TO BLOW OUT. RECALL HEARING LOUD NOISE AT RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE ON LAST TRIP IN NOVEMBER 2009 BUT COULD NOT LOCATE SOURCE OF NOISE UNTIL INSPECTION OF TIRE. TIRE LABELED AS RIDGE RUNNER RADIAL APR DATE CODE 3402. SIZE LT225/75R16. *TR

NHTSA ID 10330217 · filed May 12, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD E350. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T TIRES, SIZE LT225/75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE INSIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,548. UPDATED 08/04/08. *LJ UPDATED 08/06/08

NHTSA ID 10234014 · filed Jul 11, 2008
All 8 reports naming tires & wheels

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID 10744969 · filed Jul 30, 2015

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD E-350. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE FIRE OCCURRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT IT ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THROUGH RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE FOR THE SAME VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL FAILURE. HE ALSO FOUND A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WIRING TO THE FUEL LINE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER RECALL; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRE. THE RECALL NUMBERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 340,000.

NHTSA ID 10237964 · filed Aug 13, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS AMBULANCE WAS INVOLVED IN A MODERATE FRONT END COLLISION. IT APPEARS AS IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING RETAINER NUT FAILED CAUSING THE NUT AND OUTER BEARING TO BE EJECTED FROM THE HUB. THIS APPARENTLY OCCURED ON IMPACT. THE AMBULANCE WAS TRANSPORTING A PATIENT AT THE TIME TRAVELING AT REASONABLE SPEED. ANOTHER MOTORIST ENTERED THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF THE AMBULANCE. TFC OFFICER(I) SOME BACKGROUND IN THE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AREA AND FEEL THAT THE SPINDLE NUT SHOULD NOT HAVE CAME OFF. I COULD NOT FIND IT SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT BROKE. CASE #01007413

NHTSA ID 9003093 · filed Sep 18, 2001

VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY.

NHTSA ID 521074 · filed Aug 15, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE OFF OR SHEARED OFF, CAUSING EMISSION FUMES TO ENTER INTO THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID 849103 · filed Sep 29, 1999

CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.

NHTSA ID 535395 · filed May 13, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE BUILT IN REDUCER IN FILLER CAP CAUSES OVERFLOW WHEN FUELING VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SINCE THE OEM DESIGN, THE WEIGHTS AND MEASURE PEOPLE HAVE REQUIRED STEEL RINGS ON ALL NOZZLES, EFFECTIVELY INCREASING THE DIAMETER OF THE NOZZLE AND IN THE CASE OF THE LARGE NOZZLE, NOT ALLOWING IT MORE THAN A FEW INCHES PAST THE REDUCER, THIS CAUSES A REVERSE PRESSURE AND NEGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE AIR RETURN PART OF THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY, THIS CAUSES DIESEL TO SPILL OUT. *SLC

NHTSA ID 8016527 · filed Aug 16, 2002

CONSUMER NOTICED A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE TANK, UPON INSPECTION BY DEALER, A STRESS CRACK WAS FOUND BEHIND THE FOWARD STRAP CENTER BOTTOM.*YD

NHTSA ID 562217 · filed Jul 24, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CLOCK SPRING NO SPEED CONTROL OR KEYLESS ENTRY. PART # F5UA-14A664-EF IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. AIR BAG FOR DRIVER WILL NOT WORK.

NHTSA ID 11019492 · filed Aug 25, 2017

WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND HAD A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ID 827371 · filed Aug 28, 1998

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.

NHTSA ID 535395 · filed May 13, 1998

SEAT IS UNSTABLE.

NHTSA ID 601285 · filed Mar 11, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

WENT TO START COLD AND HIT STARTER SWITCH AND THE WALMART BATTERY BLEW UP. I HAVE PHOTOS. *TR

NHTSA ID 10706560 · filed Apr 19, 2015

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

NHTSA ID 888725 · filed May 21, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THIS AMBULANCE WAS INVOLVED IN A MODERATE FRONT END COLLISION. IT APPEARS AS IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING RETAINER NUT FAILED CAUSING THE NUT AND OUTER BEARING TO BE EJECTED FROM THE HUB. THIS APPARENTLY OCCURED ON IMPACT. THE AMBULANCE WAS TRANSPORTING A PATIENT AT THE TIME TRAVELING AT REASONABLE SPEED. ANOTHER MOTORIST ENTERED THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF THE AMBULANCE. TFC OFFICER(I) SOME BACKGROUND IN THE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AREA AND FEEL THAT THE SPINDLE NUT SHOULD NOT HAVE CAME OFF. I COULD NOT FIND IT SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT BROKE. CASE #01007413

NHTSA ID 9003093 · filed Sep 18, 2001

THE CLOCK SPRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE TRUCK IS HANG OUT AND MAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK IN FOUR TIMES. TT

NHTSA ID 979119 · filed Feb 13, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

NHTSA ID 780442 · filed Sep 18, 1998

VEHICLE IS ON ITS THIRD TRANSMISSION. OWNER STATES THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS CHEWING THE GEARS UP AND LOCKS THE VEHICLE UP. ENGINE SURGES/BUCKS AT 42 TO 55 MPH IN OVERDRIVE. *AK

NHTSA ID 818394 · filed Dec 15, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. WENT HOME, AND VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING WHEN LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC REPLACED SOME OF PARTS ON BRAKE BOOSTER/UNIVERSAL JOINTS/ROTORS AND PADS/MASTER CYLINDER, AND OTHER PARTS. PROBLEM STILL EXIST. A DIFFERENT MECHANIC DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED PROBLEM. INFORMED OWNER TO TRADE VEHICLE IN. *AK

NHTSA ID 878215 · filed Jan 16, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

PURCHASE TRUCK NEW THE TWO FRONT WHEEL BEADINGS ARE ABOUT TO FALL OFF, THE BALL JOINT WEARS OUT AND THE FRONT DISC BRAKE WAS WRONG SIDE. TT

NHTSA ID 970354 · filed Aug 14, 1995

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

SEAT BELTS HANG DOWN TO FLOOR.

NHTSA ID 602504 · filed Feb 12, 1997

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

SEAT IS UNSTABLE.

NHTSA ID 601285 · filed Mar 11, 1996

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

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.

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