1995 Ford E-350: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 69 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (50% of complaints); the 1993 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 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2018
“Clock spring no speed control or keyless entry. Part # f5ua-14a664-ef is no longer available. Air bag for driver will not work.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2017
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 2015
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“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”Owner report · Tires · May 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford e350. The vehicle has firestone steeltex radial a/t tires, size lt225/75r16 (na). While driving 60 mph on the highway, the inside of the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The failure mileage was 72,548. Updated 08/04/08. *lj updated 08/06/08”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford e-350. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part would be unavailable until february of 2008. The contact stated that the wait time was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 30,770.updated 12/07/07”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2007
“1995 ford e-350 caught fire. *kb the fire appeared to have been caused by a faulty speed control deactivation switch. *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2006
“On a 1995 ford econoline 350 standard box van, the rear two tires developed wobbles while driving, about two weeks apart. Checked them and the treads had separated. Had them replaced with tires from another van. On the 26th, the front driver's side tire did the same thing. Replaced all four tires with new tires and kept the defectives. Bridgestone dueler apt ii's lt245/75r16. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2004
“The built in reducer in filler cap causes overflow when fueling vehicle.*ak consumer states that since the oem design, the weights and measure people have required steel rings on all nozzles, effectively increasing the diameter of the nozzle and in the case of the large nozzle, not allowing it more than a few inches past the reducer, this causes a reverse pressure and negating the function of the air return part of the filler neck assembly, this causes diesel to spill out. *slc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2002
“Consumer noticed a fuel leak coming from the tank, upon inspection by dealer, a stress crack was found behind the foward strap center bottom.*yd”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - 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 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
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)
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Ford E-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford E-350. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (50% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Ford E-350 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 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.