1994 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
230,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 33 complaints (15.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 36.4% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Tires: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 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 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 4
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 26 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 | 2 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 6; 2000: 9; 2001: 4; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2006: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 10024704 · 2003-06-23 (June 23, 2003)
WHEN TRYING TO STOP ABRUPTLY ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM TAKES OVER WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280328 · 2009-08-13 (August 13, 2009)
WHEN I AM DRIVING MY 1994 E350 DIESEL TRUCK, THERE WILL BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO STOP THE TRUCK. FORTUNATELY, I WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED WITH PLENTY OF CLEARANCE AHEAD OF ME AND WAS ABLE TO PULL THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD AND HAVE IT TOWED IN TO A MECHANIC SHOP. SO FAR THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED, A NEW TENSIONER INSTALLED, AND A NEW IDLER PUT IN. UNFORTUNATELY, THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I SEE THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED # 9610030000 BY NHTSA FOR 199…
Owner-reported narrative. 230,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280328 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10000908 · 2003-01-10 (January 10, 2003)
ACTUALLY THE COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO A NEAR MISS CONDITION WHILE DRIVIING MY 1994 DAMON ULTRASPORT (FORD E350) MOTOR HOME. WHILE REURNING FROM VACATION I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING ON THE FRONT OF MY MOTORHOME WAS LOOSE AND AS I WAS PASSED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER RIG IN IOWA ON INTERSTATE 80 THE WIND TURBULANCE CAUSED MY VEHICLE STEERING TO BE VERY ERRATIC. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A SERVICE CALL AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THE SERVICE MECHANIC AT MONTICELLO FORD. THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICHLE AND SAID THE TOP BALL JOINTS WERE WORN APPROXIMATELY …
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 748972 · 2001-07-23 (July 23, 2001)
DURING A TRIP IN AUGUST OF 2000 I HAD THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED IN DOING SO IT TOOK OUT THE FLOOR/CABINET/WIRING/ EXHAUST/ FENDER, AND FLARES, ETC.THEN AGAIN ON 6/08/01 WITHIN 150 MILES, I LOST 3 MORE TIRES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THIS TIME IT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS,WHEN TREAD SEPARATED IT TOOK OUT THE HOLDING TANK ALONG WITH THE FUEL TANK FILL TUBE AND VENT TUBE. IF ANYTHING IT WOULD HAVE SPARKED THE WHOLE THING COULD HAVE GONE UP IN FLAMES.THESE WERE AT SPEEDS OF 65MPH AND UNDER AND ON SOME VERY HOT DAYS.ALL TIRES HAD AROUND 11/32…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 748972 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785444 · 2001-08-06 (August 6, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES WHEN HE RETURNED TO VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS WERE ON, WHEN HE OPENED THE DOOR THE LIGHT SWITCH WAS ON IS OFF POSITION, AND AT THAT TIME, THAT IS WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY WHICH STOPPED THE SMOKE, CONSUMER REMOVED THE MALFUNCTIONED SWITCH THAT SHORTED OUT, AND HAS SINCE REPLACED THE SWITCH.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 854890 · 2000-01-11 (January 11, 2000)
WHEN TRAVELING FAN BELT FELL OFF PULLEY, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. ALSO, TWO YEARS AGO RECALL OMP96B82 WAS ISSUED CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM, RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS DONE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. VEHICLE CURRENTLY AT DEALER AWATING REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 854890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 731881 · 2000-09-19 (September 19, 2000)
3 TRANSMISSION FAILURES, TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #95-11-11 SHOWS FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION DUE TO DEFECTIVE DRIVESHAFT. DRIVESHAFT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SPECIAL REDESIGNED DRIVESHAFT ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD. THIS NEW DRIVESHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. IMPROPER AND FAULTY DESIGN FROM THE BEGINNING ACCORDING TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 731881 at NHTSA ↗