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1989 Ford E350
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 25
- Received May 1995 to Jun 2004
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly7 complaints · 28% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #91V146000The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
- Recall #90V101000Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
Electrical & lights
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Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 25 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 7 | 28% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #91V146000September 4, 1991350,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which Can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
NHTSA recall #90V101000June 1, 1990111,000 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
NHTSA recall #89V062000April 17, 1989228 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring
Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.
This could cause loss of electrical system which couldresult in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1989 Ford E350.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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