CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Ford E-250 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
1993 Ford E-250 recalls
Most common 1993 Ford E-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY, AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE, BUT AT THE TIME THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE, IT WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. *TR
LEAKING FUEL TANK DUE TO ABRASIVE WEAR AT TOP OF TANK WHERE ATTACHED TO CAR BODY.STRONG GAS FUMES FILLED THE VAN,NOTICEABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BECOMING MUCH WORSE. MECHANIC FOUND THREE HOLES INTOP OF TANK.NO BUFFERS OR PADDING WERE FOUND BETWEEN THE TANK AND BODY OF VAN.METAL AROUND HOLES BRIGHTLY WORN.SHIFTING OF GAS IN TANK FROM LEAKAGE HAD LOOSENED HOLDING STRAPS.GREAT DANGER OF FIRE.ILLNESS OF CHIEF DRIVER WITH CHEST AND LUNG PAIN FROM FUMES.
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON MY VAN FAILED ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I HAD THEM REPLACED WITH GENUINE FORD PARTS. THEY CONTINIUE TO GLOW ORANGE EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM WITH NO LUCK WHATSOEVER. FINALLY I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER HERE IN SANTA CRUZ, CA. NORTH BAY FORD INTIALLY AGREED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS SHOULD NOT BE GETTING THAT HOT (GLOWING ORANGE) SO THEY RAN A BUNCH OF DIAGNOSTIC TEST(S). ALL THE ON BOARD SYTEMS CHECKED OUT AND SHOWED NO PROBLEMS SO THEY CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS IN DEARBORN MICH. AND THE FORD TECHS SAID THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION. I DECIDED TO CALL THREE OTHER FORD DEALERSHIPS IN THE MONTEREY AND SAN JOSE AREA AN
CLUTCH ROD GOES THROUGH THE FIREWALL WHICH IS UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND THE CLUTCH IS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK POSITION, AND THE GEARS SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND ACCELERATED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY INTO A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
1993 Ford E-250 questions
Does the 1993 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford E-250: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford E-250?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Air (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Ford E-250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.