1995 FORD E-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
93
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 FORD E-350
The 1995 FORD E-350 has received a total of 93 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (20 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (9 complaints), and Tires (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 FORD E-350
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 FORD E-350, potentially affecting up to 5,925,000 vehicles.
Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 4,500,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...
View full details →Recall 08V051000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
| 225,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence: 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 EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
View full details →Recall 06V286000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,200,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 FORD E-350
93 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FORD E-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DEMON HORNET RV ON A 1995 FORD E-350 CHASSIS. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAD FRACTURED WHILE BEING STORED FOR THE WINTER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
CLOCK SPRING NO SPEED CONTROL OR KEYLESS ENTRY. PART # F5UA-14A664-EF IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. AIR BAG FOR DRIVER WILL NOT WORK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
WENT TO START COLD AND HIT STARTER SWITCH AND THE WALMART BATTERY BLEW UP. I HAVE PHOTOS. *TR
FRONT LEFT TIRE WEARING ON SHOULDER QUICKER THAN EXPECTED. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TIRE TREAD SEPARATING CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. ALSO FOUND RIGHT INNER DUEL TIRE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE, AFTER REMOVING TIRE, FOUND AIR HAD LEAKED INTO INNER SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED A BUBBLE WHICH RUBBED AGAINST CHASSIS CAUSING IT TO BLOW OUT. RECALL HEARING LOUD NOISE AT RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE ON LAST TRIP IN NOVEMBER 2009 BUT COULD NOT LOCATE SOURCE OF NOISE UNTIL INSPECTION OF TIRE. TIRE LABELED AS RIDGE RUNNER RADIAL APR DATE CODE 3402. SIZE LT225/75R16. *TR
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Safety Rating for the 1995 FORD E-350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 FORD E-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 FORD E-350
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 FORD E-350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
11779 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROTOR CHECKING OR SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP. *TT
980323 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DTC'S P1211/1212 ICP PRESSURE HIGHER/LOWER THAN EXPECTED.
BC2390970501 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
IF AN E350 REQUIRES ROTOR AND HUB REPLACEMENT, A REVISED THICKER PLATE ROTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
97216 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEAK - OIL LEAKAT ENGINE VALLEY PAN AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TW
96718 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING ON-VEHICLE CALIPER-MOUNTED BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING ACCESSORIES FROM ROTUNDA, FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES, ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE USE. *TT
9599 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 FORD E-350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-350
- 1991 FORD E-350 — 22 complaints
- 1992 FORD E-350 — 51 complaints
- 1993 FORD E-350 — 53 complaints
- 1994 FORD E-350 — 60 complaints
- 1995 FORD E-350 (current)
- 1996 FORD E-350 — 59 complaints
- 1997 FORD E-350 — 96 complaints
- 1998 FORD E-350 — 70 complaints
- 1999 FORD E-350 — 77 complaints
- 2000 FORD E-350 — 63 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints