no report yet
Auxillary tank: selector devices
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.
1989 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 1989 Ford E-350, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Ford E-350 has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
4Engine and engine cooling
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes, air
1Steering
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1989 Ford E-350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET.
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other E-350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-350 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
6 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL EXPULSIONLed to recall 91V-146
- LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESLed to recall 92V-026
- ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURENo recall
- TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAILLed to recall 90V-101
- LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESNo recall
- FRONT BRAKE FADENo recall
In owners' words
What E-350 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE LOSES BRAKE POWER WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND FAILS TO STOP THE TRUCK. THE EMERGENCY BRAKES HAD TO BE ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH IN 400 MILES. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE…
LOST BRAKING POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN STEEP GRADE, NO PRESSURE IN PEDAL. WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT CALIPERS/PADS OVERHEATED. *AK
BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE, BOILING THE BRAKE FLUID (UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL IT CAME TIME TO APPLY THE BRAKES). THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I LET IT UP COMPLETELY AND WHEN DEPRESSED, IT WENT TO THE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN. I USED THE TRANSMISSION (GEARING DOWN) AND THE EMERGENCY…
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