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Vehicle speed control
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
1993 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford E-350, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Ford E-350 has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling
6Tires1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Parking brake1 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
2Electrical system
2Equipment
74 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 8 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1993 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.
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Vehicle speed control: cruise control
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…
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT 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
1993 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.
- FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELTLed to recall 96I003001
In owners' words
What E-350 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECEIVED RECALL 1993 E-350 ECONOLINE 08S01 MADE APPOINTMENT EVERY FORD FAYETTE, AL. LEFT IT OVER NIGHT TO BE WORKED ON THE NEXT DAY. CALLED 4:30PM BEFORE CLOSING TO SEE IF IT WAS DONE. TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK IT WAS NEXT THEN THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE A PART & DIDN'T KNOW WHEN ONE…
I WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN I BEGAN DECELERATING AND REALIZED ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I COASTED TO A STOP. I WAS GETTING TOOLS TO CHECK RELAYS WHEN I NOTICED FIRE AT REAR WHEEL, DRIVER SIDE, AT GAS TANK. CALLED CLOSEST FIRE DEPARTMENT. 6/9/06. PARKING BRAKE LINE ON FIRE WITH ABS LINE. HAD WIRING…
RUBBER HOSE ATTACHMENT TO INLET PIPE TO METAL FUEL FILLER TUBE WAS CORRODED, AND DEVELOPED A CRACK WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN TANK WAS BEING FILLED.*AK
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