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1990 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford E-350, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints231 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem13Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Ford E-350 has problems

23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic130
Structure30
Tires20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Engine and engine cooling20
Seat belts10
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1990 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

Auxillary tank: selector devices

Recall 91V-146 · Sep 4, 1991 · 350,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 90V-101 · Jun 1, 1990 · 111,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1990 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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7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL EXPULSIONEA91031 · closed Nov 1, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-146
  2. LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESEA91044 · closed Oct 30, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-026
  3. ALTERNATOR BELT FAILUREEA93014 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  4. TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAILPE90056 · closed Jun 12, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-101
  5. TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRESPE91064 · closed Jul 5, 1991
    No recall
  6. LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESPE91077 · closed Oct 31, 1991
    No recall
  7. FRONT BRAKE FADESQ99005 · closed Sep 21, 2001
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKES FAIL WHEN RIDING IN HILLY AREA, RESULTING IN FADING OF THE PEDAL, DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, REPLACED METAL COMPONENTS IN THE CALIPERS. TT
Complaint 975260 · Nov 21, 1995
REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE AND BRAKES FAILED THREE TIMES. REFERS TO RV COACHMEN MINI MOTOR HOME., ALSO MAY RELATE TO RECALL (89V-223), AEROSTAR. *AK
Complaint 969886 · Aug 7, 1995
CONSUMER WAS COMING DOWN A HILL IN IN DRY WEATHER CONDITION WHEN PROCEEDING TO STOP AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES.CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GRADUALLY STOP VEHICLE BEFORE A CRASH. *AK
Complaint 847487 · Sep 10, 1999

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