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1992 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford E-350, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year18% below the E-350 median · #15 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints415 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Ford E-350 has problems

41 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
Vehicle speed control102
Tires50
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Power train40
Electrical system43
Engine and engine cooling40
Fuel system, gasoline40
Suspension40
Visibility31
3 other systems30

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

3 recalls

1992 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

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

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…

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

1992 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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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREEA93020 · closed Sep 23, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-169
  2. FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELTEA95012 · closed May 28, 1996
    Led to recall 96I003001
  3. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREPE93015 · closed Jul 27, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL ON MY MOTOR HOME DATING BACK TO 1992-2004. MY RECALL NOTICE STATES THE VEHICLE CAN CATCH FIRE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY OR DRIVING. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD FORD MOTOR CO. WILL NOT SUPPLY THE DEALERS WITH PART # 05S28. *TR
Complaint 10223411 · Apr 4, 2008 · 34,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350 MOTORIZED CUTAWAY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE SWITCH WAS NOT DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE…
Complaint 10220392 · Mar 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE DEALER PLACED HIM ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE PARTS AND STATED THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE…
Complaint 10220137 · Mar 5, 2008

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