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1999 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 72 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford E-350, most often about the tires. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the E-350 median · #2 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints7213 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage73kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Ford E-350 has problems

72 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
Tires242
Engine and engine cooling122
Steering62
Electrical system51
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Fuel system, gasoline41
Air bags33
Suspension30
Fuel/propulsion system30
9 other systems122

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

9 recalls

1999 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 →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04V-562 · Nov 26, 2004 · 1,660 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 00V-115 · Apr 19, 2000 · 3,300 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 99V-046 · Mar 15, 1999 · 2,893 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 98V-257 · Oct 14, 1998 · 350 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN 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

1999 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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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
  2. RAPID TIRE DEFLATIONEA02018 · closed Aug 22, 2003
    No recall
  3. HVAC Switch FailuresEA10003 · closed Mar 5, 2012
    No recall
  4. HVAC Switch FailuresPE09055 · closed Apr 21, 2010
    No recall
  5. BLOW BACK DURING REFUELINGPE99047 · closed Sep 23, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford E-350 Jamboree equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Terramax H/T, Tire Size: 225/75/R16, DOT Number: (535PLE50). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, there were pieces of the driver's side inside dual tire striking the underside of the vehicle…
Complaint 11483072 · Sep 6, 2022 · 80,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, TIRE LINE: ROADIAN HT, TIRE SIZE: LT225/ 75R16 (N/A), AND DOT NUMBER: BEAKBAMR3312. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN…
Complaint 10807189 · Nov 27, 2015 · 91,012 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH UNICORN CREATION LT TIRES, LINE SIZE 225/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR OUTER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEEL…
Complaint 10474112 · Sep 6, 2012 · 73,498 miles

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