1986 Ford E350: recalls and complaints

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• 89V13900015 Aug 1989Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core
• 89V14000015 Aug 1989Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core
• 89V0750009 May 1989Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core
• 89V06200017 Apr 1989Electrical System / Wiring
• 88V1330009 Aug 1988Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
• 87V1440009 Sep 1987Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control
• 87V11300021 Jul 1987Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control
• 87V11100016 Jul 1987Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
• 86V17400030 Dec 1986Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 86V09400015 Jul 1986Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
• 86V09200014 Jul 1986Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

1. 89V139000Received 15 Aug 1989. 500 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Reroute and repair hose, as necessary.

   Report filed by BRAUN INDUSTRIES. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 1989.

2. 89V140000Received 15 Aug 1989. 2,700 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Reroute and repair hose as necessary.

   Report filed by WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Sep 1989.

3. 89V075000Received 9 May 1989. 300 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Heater Core

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Reroute and splice hose as necessary.

   Report filed by WORLD TRANS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 1989.

4. 89V062000Received 17 Apr 1989. 228 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause loss of electrical system which couldresult in an underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.

   Report filed by SENTINEL VEHICLES LIMITED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 1989.

5. 88V133000Received 9 Aug 1988. 14,975 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 1988.

6. 87V144000Received 9 Sep 1987. 188,000 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 1988.

7. 87V113000Received 21 Jul 1987. 16,000 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

8. 87V111000Received 16 Jul 1987. 250 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

9. 86V174000Received 30 Dec 1986. 629 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Deformed brake rod covers may interfere with return of accelerator pedal from open throttle position. Consequence of defect: engine would not slow down when accelerator pedal is released which could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Modify brake rod cover to allow accelerator pedal to return from open throttle position.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

10. 86V094000Received 15 Jul 1986. 70,125 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.

    Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 1986.

11. 86V092000Received 14 Jul 1986. 2,100 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the transmission. Consequence of defect: if the driveshaft disconnects from the transmission the vehicle would become immobile without warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Install metal driveshaft.

    Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 1986.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

6

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

20 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19754
2. 19761
3. 19771
4. 19785
5. 19793
6. 19801
7. 19812
8. 19823
9. 19838
10. 198412
11. 198510
12. 198611
13. 19878
14. 19881
15. 19893
16. 19902
17. 19971
18. 19981
19. 19991
20. 20002
21. 20021
22. 20031
23. 20052
24. 20061
25. 20071
26. 20081
27. 20091
28. 20101
29. 20111
30. 20121
31. 20131

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1986 Ford E350?

295,807 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford E350 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Ford E350, model years 1975 to 2013. 11 of them name the 1986 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1986 Ford E350 name most often?

Electrical System: 5 of 13 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1986 Ford E350 open?

No. Each of the 56 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.