1995 Ford E-350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1995 Ford E-350. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Owner complaints
69 complaints6 involved a crash3 involved a fire13 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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.
- Air bags
Clock spring no speed control or keyless entry. Part # f5ua-14a664-ef IS no longer available. Air bag for driver will not work.
- Vehicle speed control
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.
- Electrical system
Went to start cold and hit starter switch and the walmart battery blew up. I have photos. *tr
- Tires
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…
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
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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.
- Tires
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
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford E-350. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer stated that the part would be unavailable until february of 2008. the contact stated that the wait time was unacceptable. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 30,770.updated 12/07/07
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
1995 ford E-350 caught fire. *Kb the fire appeared to have been caused by a faulty speed control deactivation switch. *nm
- Tires
On a 1995 ford econoline 350 standard box van, the rear two tires developed wobbles while driving, about two weeks apart. Checked them and the treads had separated. had them replaced with tires from another van. On the 26TH, the front driver's side tire did the same thing. Replaced all four tires with new tires and kept the defectives. Bridgestone dueler apt ii's lt245/75r16. *ak
- Tires
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes are leaking and rubbing against exhaust, could rub a hole. consumer feels vehicle may not stop in a collision.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toms river schools vehicle maint. Dept maintains 17 ford E-350 MINI school buses, 1995 and 1998 model years. This brake hose failure was due to a rusted portion of the hose assembly . The area that rusted away IS the crimped connection which joins the rubber hose to the steel fitting end of the…
Toms river schools vehicle maint. Dept maintains 17 ford E-350 MINI school buses, 1995 and 1998 model years. This brake hose failure was due to a rusted portion of the hose assembly . The area that rusted away IS the crimped connection which joins the rubber hose to the steel fitting end of the hose assembly. This rust IS not visible while doing a routine inspection of the brake system because it IS covered by a rubber sleeve!. Apparantly water/moisture IS collecting under this rubber sleeve and corroding the steel crimped area of the fitting until there IS no more of a secure connection of the rubber hose to the steel , then when the brakes are applied and the fluid IS pressurized in the brake system the rubber hose will blow away from the steel fitting!...i believe this IS a serious problem as it IS sudden brake loss, multiplied by the fact that a routine prevetive maintenance check of the brake hoses does not reveal the rusted/faulty connection because of the rubber sleeve covering it.
- Steering · Suspension
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…
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
- Tires
Four incidents of tread separation in four months, kelly springfield IS the make
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brake rotors were cracked. dealer has advised consumer that 2 service bulletins were issued. also, stated that ford corporation has advised that rotors were "defective".*ak ABS light illuminated. consumer states vehicle does not tow a car. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front brake rotors are cracked which was noticed during a state inspection. also, ABS light will come on while vehicle IS in operation and hits a bump. please provide any additional information/attachments. *there IS a technical service bulletin that has been issued for this defect.*ak *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle caught on fire while parked. vehicle was totalled.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS would come on sporadically, brakes would lock up, slide on snow, have a rock hard pedal, and consumer would slide through stops, ABS sensor was replaced in 2001, however after one week, the light IS back on with ABS not functioning, dealer can not find any problems. *slc
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Owner has a fleet of 22 1994-1995 vehicles that are starting to show a high rate of failures of the upper brake shoe anchor IS breaking out of the backing plate, this causes the brake shoes to contact the outboard face of the brake drum, which can also cause damage to the wheel cylinder and cause brake failure. *slc
- Tires
While transporting patient to hospital rear tire tread came off tire,causing damage to inside fender well.*ak (dot number: da180p tiresize: lt22575r16)
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.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 10004838Lack of power and/or low performance condition caused by no return fuel flow to the fuel tank.
- 10004834Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3L dit engine.
- 10004832A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that IS required IS a new gasket or seal on either the pump or ipr.
- 10004829Driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with the torque converter clutch engaged on vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5L13).
- 10004825The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear, shred and/or come off during deceleration.
- 10004823On vehicles with transmission build dates prior to 9/20/95, the overdrive cancel lamp may be illuminating and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1728 present and/or engine stall when reverse and/or manual low IS selected.
- 10004821Hard or no start, hesitation, idle rough, low power, misses, stalls.
- 10004817A lack of accelerator control when moving off of the idle position.
- 10004816Hard starting after the fuel injectors have been replaced.
- 10004815Poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed.
- 10004072A bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities.
- 6092006Subject regarding tire balance hint.
- 3055240Unknown
- 630683Concerns with bump steer steering feeling noted when front wheels / tires contact road surface irregularities.
- 615514Subject regarding engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement.
- 615427This bulletin states that replacement under warranty of certain specified components on any 7.3L dit diesel vehicle, requires that the replaced component be returned with the appropriate year diesel engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement.
- 615386Service information for vehicles exhibiting stall on deceleration condition.
- 615371Information on super duty 7.3 dit diesel engine vehicles exhibiti lack of power.
- 615368Some super duty vehicles with 7.3L dit diesel engines may exhibit 4X4 lights on, 4X4 inoperative and / or multiple gem codes.
- 615367Information on super duty models with 7.3L diesel engines exhibiting rough idle / miss condition.
- 615279Some vehicles may exhibit brake rotor checking or signs of excessive heat build-up.
- 615198Some vehicles may exhibit brake rotor checking or signs of excessive heat build-up.
- 615165Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks.
- 615162Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition.
- 615155Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition.
- 615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition.
- 615151Information on vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss.
- 613339Subject regarding on-vehicle caliper-mounted brake rotor machining accessories from rotunda, for certain vehicles, are now available for service use.
- 613195Subject regarding external oil leaks - repeat message.
- 613183Repeat message regarding a stall on decel condition.
- 613141Repeat message regarding a hard start / no start condition.
- 613103Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting a lack of power.
- 613086Repeat message regarding vehicles exhibiting rough idle / miss condition.
- 609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine.
- 607727Dtc's p1211/1212 icp pressure higher/lower than expected.
- 607708Vehicle stalls/quits while driving.
- 607157Vehicle stalls upon acceleration.
- 607148Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost
- 607139Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start.
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