1991 Ford E-350: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1991

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest E-350 years (#26 of 29 by complaints, age-adjusted)2 fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 19 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)6 complaints

Tires2 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)1 complaint

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)1 complaint

“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1999

“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)”Owner report · Tires · Jul 1998

When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES91V146000 · Sep 1991

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.

Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

How other years compare

1991 (this page)19 complaints · 1 recalls 199241 complaints · 3 recalls 199343 complaints · 3 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1991 Ford E-350 reliable?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Ford E-350. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1991 Ford E-350 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.