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1991 Ford E-350 recalls & problems

The 1991 Ford E-350 has 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints19filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 4, 1991

Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices

Recall 91V146000350,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8000—
Vehicle speed control2000—
Electrical systemStarter assembly › Solenoid; Wiring2020—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline2000—
Tires2002—
Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch1000—
SuspensionFront1000—
SteeringColumn1000—
VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system1000—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Torque converter1000—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations