1991 Ford E-350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Ford E-350. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
Owner complaints
19 complaints2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
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)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump failed causing vehicle to shut down on several occasions. *slc
- Tires
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…
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 )
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving in the middle of highway motor will quit. Consumer manages to get it to the side. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders · Vehicle speed control
Rear brake cylinder corroded and became inoperable, causing front brakes to overheat and lock up.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical fire, orinating in the gas tank, wires not being fused. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dealer refused recall repair on brake line due to vin.
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Experienced a fire in the starter solenoid under hood and dash. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake design causes them to release when a bump IS hit, causing extended stopping distances. *Dsh
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Rear heater pipes are rusted, hot water sprays out from under vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system failure, experience total loss of braking while trying to brake at 25-35 mph. tt
- Steering › Column
Tilt steering wheel will not stay in the upward position. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Intermittently the fuel throttle sticks causing excessive idling of the engine when trying to stop vehicle. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed twice. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Suspension › Front
Vehicle pulls sharply to the right and vibrates. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When at a stop sign the brake go to the floor brake step through . tt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Rear dual doors failed to remain shut due to latch mechanism rusting and corroded. Continue with description. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front brake fade
Front brakes can fade
- Alternator belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Loss of brake effectivenes
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- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Loss of brake effectivenes
There is no summary currently available
- Transmission fluid fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 3055240Unknown
- 601045Front caliper piston boots damaged.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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