1992 Ford E-350: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 41 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (22% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford e350. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 38,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford e350. The contact stated that no parts were available for recall number 05s28 (vehicle speed control). Ford stated that the parts would be unavailable until december of 2007. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 106,000. Updated 12/12/07”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2007
“Recall on cruise control on my motor home dating back to 1992-2004. My recall notice states the vehicle can catch fire sitting in my driveway or driving. I have called several dealers in my area and was told ford motor co. Will not supply the dealers with part # 05s28. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford e350. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000) in august of 2007. The dealer stated that the parts should be available at the end of first quarter. As of january 2, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the wait time for the recall repair is unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 100,000. Updated 01-29-08. *kb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
“I drove my 1992 ford e-350 15 passenger van to indiana on friday. I used the cruise control on the highway. I arrived at 5:00 pm. And parked. At about 1 a.m. I moved the vehicle to a flatter area, so I could sleep in it at the campground. Shortly before 4 a.m. I awoke to a smell and saw flames shooting over the windshield, coming from the engine. Luckily I was able to get out of the vehicle, which burned completely in minutes. The local fire department responded. I contacted ford and I am now waiting for a written response. I later learned of the recall on faulty speed deactivation switches. There are no reported recalls on my VIN through ford.*jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2005
“While running on freeways with hot temp, my motorhome with 92 ford e-350 engine stops. This happens in several occasions. The 1st time it happened, the computer box was replaced in montiplier, idaho in 96 but the problem still exist. I cannot run the engine in a prolong period of time during summer because it dies. I went to looked under the left rear side of the engine by the exhaust pipe and there were melted wire insulations. I tried to tacked them away from the exhaust heat but the problem still exist. Another problem is the ABS light stays on but the braking was ok. How can I resolve these problems?”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2003
“Jaco, motorhome class c. While traveling at 15 mph trailor collapsed onto wheels of truck. Consumer was forced to an immediate stop, and could smell rubber burning. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated leaf springs were taken off. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2002
“Goodyear workhorse right rear tire p2457516 experienced tread separation, also causing damage to right rear quarter panel. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2001
“Michelin roadhandler sport left rear tire, isze p185/70r13, dot hhfmwkp07, had tread separation and a bubble, tire only had 18000 miles on it. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2001
“Saw recall 96i003000 and 3001 on the internet, dealer said there was no recall on our car, serpentine belt tensioners, belt guides and idler pulleys on other vans being replace, we feel there should be a refund coming to us”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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 BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Ford E-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Ford E-350. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Ford E-350 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 45,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Ford E-350 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. 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.