1993 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
85,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 35 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 25.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 8.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 5.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 4 |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 4; Parking Brake:Conventional: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Tires: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 3; 2000: 4; 2001: 6; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10163012 · 2006-07-20 (July 20, 2006)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 244,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163012 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 568441 · 2002-11-27 (November 27, 2002)
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. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 54,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 568441 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041883 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
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. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041883 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10382765 · 2011-02-15 (February 15, 2011)
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 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10382765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022120 · 2003-06-03 (June 3, 2003)
GAS TANK FELL OF VEHILCE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 964125 · 1995-04-20 (April 20, 1995)
SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUES TO BREAK. RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 964125 at NHTSA ↗