1991 FORD E-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 FORD E-350
The 1991 FORD E-350 has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 FORD E-350
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 FORD E-350, potentially affecting up to 350,000 vehicles.
Recall 91V146000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
| 350,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 FORD E-350
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD E-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, (KELLY-SPRINGFIELD LT235.85R16, LOAD RANGE E, DOT# PJOR BPKV 193) FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND OVER TURN SEVERAL TIMES. *JG. (ALABAMA UNIFORM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT)
FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SLC
THIS WAS THE INBOARD TIRE OF A PAIR ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 70 EASTBOUND OUT OF KANSAS CITY IT EXPLODED, SPLITTING THE STEEL BELTS CROSSWISE. EXCEPT FOR THE AREA OF THE BLOWOUT THE TIRE REMAINED RELATIVELY INTACT AND DID NOT SEPARATE. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES F. NO ROAD HAZZARDS WERE OBSERVED OR FELT PRIOR THE THE EXPLOSION. TIRE PRESSURES HAD BEEN CHECKED 30 MILE EARLIER AND WERE 60-65 PSI PER VEHICLE MANUAL. PROTRUDING BELTS STRUCK THE SEWAGE HOLDING TANK KNOCKING A CORNER OUT OF IT AND SPILLING CARGO ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP ON OUTBOARD TIRE WITHOUT ACCIDENT.TIRE WAS PURCHASED ON 8/5/99 IN TEMPLE TEXAS FROM FIRESTONE STORE #007196-4361, HAD APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON IT OVER SOME EXTREMELY HOT ROADS. A REPLACEMENT TIRE (COOPER TIRE) WAS PURCHASED FROM HIGGINSVILLE TIRE SERVICE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 660-584-2504. HIGGINSVILLE DEALER EXAMINED TIRE AND SAID THAT HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY ANY TRAUMA IN AREA OF BLOWOUT AND PRESUMABLY GAVE CREDIT BASED ON 70 PERCENT TREAD WEAR(WHICH SEEMED EXCESSIVE TO ME). NO CREDIT WAS DOCUMENTED ON THE INVOICE BUT TIRE WAS CHEAPER THAN I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED AND CHEAPER THAN THE ONE THAT BLEW UP. (TIRESIZE: 215/85/R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/85/R16 )
WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY MOTOR WILL QUIT. CONSUMER MANAGES TO GET IT TO THE SIDE. *AK
I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE AND PARTS TO TWO DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. BOTH THE DRUM AND SHAFT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAVE STRIPPED. I STILL HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE THEM WITH FORD IF A SETTLEMENT IS POSSIBLE.
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1991 FORD E-350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 FORD E-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 FORD E-350
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 FORD E-350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-350
- 1986 FORD E-350 — 1 complaint
- 1988 FORD E-350 — 2 complaints
- 1989 FORD E-350 — 2 complaints
- 1991 FORD E-350 (current)
- 1992 FORD E-350 — 51 complaints
- 1993 FORD E-350 — 53 complaints
- 1994 FORD E-350 — 60 complaints
- 1995 FORD E-350 — 93 complaints
- 1996 FORD E-350 — 59 complaints
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