Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately less than 60 MPH the vehicle would fish tail causing the vehicle to sway left and right. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that if everything that was connected to the steering column were repaired it may remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Updated 7/18/14*cn
The worst 1993 Ford E-350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes11
- Fuel system8
- Engine7
- Tires6
- Acceleration5
Problems by type
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- Brakes11
- Fuel system8
- Engine7
- Tires6
- Acceleration5
- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- 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.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1993 Ford E-350
Defect investigations
Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report is included.
EA95012
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford E-350 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Addressing tire balance hints
- Subject regarding tire balance hint
- Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles
- Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer...
- Information on aode/4R7W transmission main control & case replacement
- Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0L or 7.5L engine
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds
- Vibration - driveline vibration at highway speeds - extention housing seal leakage
What 1993 Ford E-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Got in my van started down street and smelt smoke went around block inside of van full of smoke stopped van and shut it off got out of it and called for fire dept and neighbor called to by time fire dept came my van was fully on fire melted siding on house I was next too..smoke aggravated my ashtma and had to do my nebulizer............now I had a recall and supposably it was corrected but my van still caught fire...I don't have fire coverage what is my next thing I can do to get compensation....if my recall was fixed why did it still catch fire....had no problems with van before all happened...only work done on it was for the recall...
Received recall 1993 e-350 econoline 08s01 made appointment every ford fayette, al. Left it over night to be worked on the next day. Called 4:30pm before closing to see if it was done. Told they would call me back it was next then they called and said they didn't have a part & didn't know when one would be available. We wasted 8 gallons of gas and the recall part is still not been replaced. They claim no one has the part for the econoline. I called the 1-800 number in the letter but it is only a voice mail box and it directs to make the call over again.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007. He called ford several times and they stated that the parts would be available in mid'december of 2007 and then in january of 2008. The deactivation switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 184,000.
1993 ford e-350 tire blew out causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. When he lost control he drove off the roadway and hit the median wall. *kb (ohio crash traffic crash report)
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact received the federal safety agency recall notice number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The notice advised him to call 1‑800‑444‑3311 for a list of local dealers. When he called, the phone rang twice and gave a busy signal. When he called 1‑800‑392‑3673, he was informed that they were unable to assist with motorhomes. The contact has been unable to make an appointment or find a dealer. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 39,000.
I was driving at 60 MPH when I began decelerating and realized engine had shut off. I coasted to a stop. I was getting tools to check relays when I noticed fire at rear wheel, driver side, at gas tank. Called closest fire department. 6/9/06. Parking brake line on fire with ABS line. Had wiring repaired. July 16,2006 brakes felt like they were locking, rear was smoking again, looked like fire at gas tank. July 17 had mechanic check all brakes which were excellent except parking brake line bent, but released. July 19, brakes locking up a little. July 20, couldn't drive without reverse/forward and still didn't want to go. I sell ice cream to little children while my van is running. Parking brakes work but won't release fully. Appeared to be vinyl lining at floor level interfering, but may have been wiring. Had a second fire on ground battery terminal and inside hood on june 16,2006 called fire department. Don't know cause. Replaced burned wiring only. All else worked. Also, it appears the leaky filler hose was never replaced on this van. Interior light had fire pattern when bought second hand. I was not aware there was a recall.
While turning in a parking lot shifter disconnected, causing the vehicle not to shift out of gear. *ak it was later determined that the shift linkage rod snapped apart inside the steering coulmn. The consumer purchased the updated parts and installed it himself.
Gas tank fell of vehilce. Dealer notified.
The front end of the vehicle developed vibration due to cracked rotors. The brake pads were also cracked in half. *yh the brake pads were cracked in half but were not worn to the point of needing replacement. However new bearings and seals were replaced. Photos attached.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford E-350
Is the 1993 Ford E-350 reliable?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 1993 Ford E-350, 2.5 times a typical E-350 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford E-350?
Brakes, with 11 complaints. Next is fuel system (8).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford E-350 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control.
What year does the Ford E-350 have bad brakes?
The Ford E-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (34 complaints), 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).
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