1993 Ford E-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1993 Ford E-350 recalls

Most common 1993 Ford E-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	8
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Tires	7
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Parking Brake	4
Suspension	4
Equipment	2
Visibility	2
Steering	2

What owners report

2011-02-15, Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY LESS THAN 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT IF EVERYTHING THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE REPAIRED IT MAY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. UPDATED 7/18/14*CN *TR

2009-03-07, Electrical System
GOT IN MY VAN STARTED DOWN STREET AND SMELT SMOKE WENT AROUND BLOCK INSIDE OF VAN FULL OF SMOKE STOPPED VAN AND SHUT IT OFF GOT OUT OF IT AND CALLED FOR FIRE DEPT AND NEIGHBOR CALLED TO BY TIME FIRE DEPT CAME MY VAN WAS FULLY ON FIRE MELTED SIDING ON HOUSE I WAS NEXT TOO..SMOKE AGGRAVATED MY ASHTMA AND HAD TO DO MY NEBULIZER............NOW I HAD A RECALL AND SUPPOSABLY IT WAS CORRECTED BUT MY VAN STILL CAUGHT FIRE...I DON'T HAVE FIRE COVERAGE WHAT IS MY NEXT THING I CAN DO TO GET COMPENSATION....IF MY RECALL WAS FIXED WHY DID IT STILL CATCH FIRE....HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH VAN BEFORE ALL HAPPENED...ONLY WORK DONE ON IT WAS FOR THE RECALL... *TR

2008-02-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 WOULD BE AVAILABLE. WE WASTED 8 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE RECALL PART IS STILL NOT BEEN REPLACED. THEY CLAIM NO ONE HAS THE PART FOR THE ECONOLINE. I CALLED THE 1-800 NUMBER IN THE LETTER BUT IT IS ONLY A VOICE MAIL BOX AND IT DIRECTS TO MAKE THE CALL OVER AGAIN. *TR

2008-02-01, Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007 AND THEN IN JANUARY OF 2008. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 184,000.

2007-11-15, Tires
1993 FORD E-350 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE LOST CONTROL HE DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND HIT THE MEDIAN WALL. *KB (OHIO CRASH TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

1993 Ford E-350 questions

Does the 1993 Ford E-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford E-350: 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-350?

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Ford E-350 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.