Ford · E-350 · 1991
1
Recall
19
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 1991 Ford E-350 has 1 recall and 19 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: service brakes, hydraulic (7 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
The 1991 Ford E-350 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is an older model year, the complaint history often reflects a longer ownership window and multiple maintenance stages. That makes pattern-reading more useful than a one-number comparison against a much newer vehicle. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes, hydraulic with 7 reported complaints.
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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.
Remedy Status
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
FRONT BRAKES CAN FADE
There is no summary currently available
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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. TH...
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FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SLC
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...
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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)
WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY MOTOR WILL QUIT. CONSUMER MANAGES TO GET IT TO THE SIDE. *AK
ENGINE STALLS.
EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE STARTER SOLENOID UNDER HOOD AND DASH. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY THE FUEL THROTTLE STICKS CAUSING EXCESSIVE IDLING OF THE ENGINE WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE. TT
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, EXPERIENCE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE AT 25-35 MPH. TT
BRAKES FAILED TWICE. *SKD
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The 1991 Ford E-350 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 19 owner-reported complaints for the 1991 Ford E-350.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 1991 Ford E-350.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 1991 Ford E-350 are service brakes, hydraulic (7 reports), tires (2 reports), electrical system (2 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 1991 Ford E-350. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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