1996 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (8) · Tires (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (8)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2018-04-06 · DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-10-30 · 032123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-10-30 · 032121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that is required is a new gasket or seal on either the pump or ipr. *tt
Power Train 2003-10-30 · 032118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with the torque converter clutch engaged on vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13). *tt
Power Train 2003-10-30 · 032116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 7.3l diesel e40d equipped vehicles built between 5/15/96 and 7/8/96 may exhibit harsh upshifts. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2003-10-30 · 032114 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear, shred and/or come off during deceleration. *tt
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.