1998 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (9) · Tires:tread/Belt (4) · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly (4)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-04-16 · campaign 14V197000 · 66 vehicles
Defect: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Fix: Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
Service bulletins (27)
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.
Service Brakes, Air 2007-09-19 · 071110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj
Structure:frame And Members 2005-11-14 · 0511 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure. *tt
Suspension 2005-01-01 · 05248 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Steering 2003-09-01 · 17211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt
Electrical System 2003-08-01 · 17009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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.