Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1991 Ford E-350
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
836.4%
Tires
29.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
29.1%
Electrical System
29.1%
0 crashes, 2 fires
Engine & Cooling
29.1%
Doors, Latches & Locks
14.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
14.5%
Suspension
14.5%
Steering
14.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
May 1995peak 4Jul 2002
NHTSA investigations into the 1991 Ford E-350
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
SQ99005Opened 10 Feb 1999Closed 21 Sep 2001SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE FADE
FRONT BRAKES CAN FADE
EA93014Opened 4 Jun 1993Closed 29 Jul 1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
EA91044Opened 30 Oct 1991Closed 30 Oct 1992SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
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EA91031Opened 26 Jun 1991Closed 1 Nov 1991VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
PE91077Opened 23 May 1991Closed 31 Oct 1991SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Mobile, AL2 injured
TIRES
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, (KELLY-SPRINGFIELD LT235.85R16, LOAD RANGE E, DOT# PJOR BPKV 193) FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND OVER TURN SEVERAL TIMES. *JG. (ALABAMA UNIFORM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT)
NHTSA complaint #566497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORINATING IN THE GAS TANK, WIRES NOT BEING FUSED.
NHTSA complaint #518861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Derby, KSFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE STARTER SOLENOID UNDER HOOD AND DASH.
NHTSA complaint #983215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Mobile, AL2 injured
TIRES
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, (KELLY-SPRINGFIELD LT235.85R16, LOAD RANGE E, DOT# PJOR BPKV 193) FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY AND OVER TURN SEVERAL TIMES. *JG. (ALABAMA UNIFORM TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT)
NHTSA complaint #566497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Constantine, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #555526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mountville, PA
TIRES
THIS WAS THE INBOARD TIRE OF A PAIR ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 70 EASTBOUND OUT OF KANSAS CITY IT EXPLODED, SPLITTING THE STEEL BELTS CROSSWISE. EXCEPT FOR THE AREA OF THE BLOWOUT THE TIRE REMAINED RELATIVELY INTACT AND DID NOT SEPARATE. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES F. NO ROAD HAZZARDS WERE OBSERVED OR FELT PRIOR THE THE EXPLOSION. TIRE PRESSURES HAD BEEN CHECKED 30 MILE EARLIER AND WERE 60-65 PSI PER VEHICLE MANUAL. PROTRUDING BELTS STRUCK THE SEWAGE HOLDING TANK KNOCKING A CORNER OUT OF IT AND SPILLING CARGO ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A STOP ON OUTBOARD TIRE WITHOUT ACCIDENT.TIRE WAS PURCHASED ON 8/5/99 IN TEMPLE TEXAS FROM FIRESTONE STORE #007196-4361, HAD APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON IT OVER SOME EXTREMELY HOT ROADS. A REPLACEMENT TIRE (COOPER TIRE) WAS PURCHASED FROM HIGGINSVILLE TIRE SERVICE HIGGINSVILLE MO 64037 660-584-2504. HIGGINSVILLE DEALER EXAMINED TIRE AND SAID THAT HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY ANY TRAUMA IN AREA OF BLOWOUT AND PRESUMABLY GAVE CREDIT BASED ON 70 PERCENT TREAD WEAR(WHICH SEEMED EXCESSIVE TO ME). NO CREDIT WAS DOCUMENTED ON THE INVOICE BUT TIRE WAS CHEAPER THAN I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED AND CHEAPER THAN THE ONE THAT BLEW UP. (TIRESIZE: 215/85/R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/85/R16 )
NHTSA complaint #733017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salt Lake City, UT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY MOTOR WILL QUIT. CONSUMER MANAGES TO GET IT TO THE SIDE.
NHTSA complaint #869236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE AND PARTS TO TWO DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS NEVER SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. BOTH THE DRUM AND SHAFT OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAVE STRIPPED. I STILL HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE THEM WITH FORD IF A SETTLEMENT IS POSSIBLE.
NHTSA complaint #713316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethlehem, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DEFECT IN BRAKE SYSTEM OF MOTOR HOME.
NHTSA complaint #516588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fraser, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STALLS.
NHTSA complaint #524059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethlehem, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #516588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethlehem, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
REAR BRAKE CYLINDER CORRODED AND BECAME INOPERABLE, CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LOCK UP.
NHTSA complaint #516588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL FIRE, ORINATING IN THE GAS TANK, WIRES NOT BEING FUSED.
NHTSA complaint #518861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ventura, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DEALER REFUSED RECALL REPAIR ON BRAKE LINE DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #517529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Derby, KSFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE STARTER SOLENOID UNDER HOOD AND DASH.
NHTSA complaint #983215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Independen, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DESIGN CAUSES THEM TO RELEASE WHEN A BUMP IS HIT, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #502062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Talyors Park, IL
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REAR HEATER PIPES ARE RUSTED, HOT WATER SPRAYS OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #981008 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Barbar, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, EXPERIENCE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE AT 25-35 MPH. TT
NHTSA complaint #977307 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paradise, CA
STEERING:COLUMN
TILT STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT STAY IN THE UPWARD POSITION. TT
NHTSA complaint #977295 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Valpra, IN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENTLY THE FUEL THROTTLE STICKS CAUSING EXCESSIVE IDLING OF THE ENGINE WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corbin, KY
SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE PULLS SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND VIBRATES. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #484034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thompsonvi, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #484860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corbin, KY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CALIPER STICKS.
NHTSA complaint #484034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Benton, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN AT A STOP SIGN THE BRAKE GO TO THE FLOOR BRAKE STEP THROUGH . TT
NHTSA complaint #969449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bristol, VT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR DUAL DOORS FAILED TO REMAIN SHUT DUE TO LATCH MECHANISM RUSTING AND CORRODED. CONTINUE WITH DESCRIPTION. TT
NHTSA complaint #965079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.