repaired · 2015 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.
1994 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford E-350, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-197 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Ford E-350 has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
6Tires
5Power train
4Fuel system, gasoline
4Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Exterior lighting
2Vehicle speed control
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 2 |
| Tires | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1994 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
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
no report yet
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…
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. THE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FOOT PEDAL AND THE WIREHARNESS MAY NOT ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO FULLY SET.
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
1994 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 1994 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SUDDEN BRAKE HOSE FAILURE. 1994 FORD DIESEL E350 W/4-WHEEL ABS. BRAKE HOSE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED PORTION OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. THE AREA THAT RUSTED AWAY IS THE CRIMPED CONNECTION WHICH JOINS THE RUBBER HOSE TO THE STEEL FITTING AT THE CALIPER END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. THIS RUST IS NOT VISIBLE WHILE…
WHEN TRYING TO STOP ABRUPTLY ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TAKES OVER WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ABS BRAKES; FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE ABS BRAKES WENT OUT, ABS HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKED FROM BOTH RIGHT AND REAR WHEELS. *AK
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