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1999 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

72 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

87,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 model year. Data updated: . 31 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 72 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior811.1%
Fuel system concerns811.1%
Steering behavior56.9%
Engine operation22.8%
Transmission and shifting11.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Tires
14
Tires:Tread/Belt
8
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
Electrical System
3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Air Bags:Frontal
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Tires14
Tires:Tread/Belt8
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine5
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Electrical System3
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Air Bags:Frontal2

Tires: 14; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
9
150,000 and above
4
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,9999
150,000 and above4

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 4

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 41 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1999
4
2000
10
2001
6
2002
15
2003
7
2004
3
2005
4
2007
5
2008
1
2009
1
2010
4
2011
2
2012
4
2013
1
2015
2
2017
1
2019
1
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19994
200010
20016
200215
20037
20043
20054
20075
20081
20091
20104
20112
20124
20131
20152
20171
20191
20221

1999: 4; 2000: 10; 2001: 6; 2002: 15; 2003: 7; 2004: 3; 2005: 4; 2007: 5; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 2; 2012: 4; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10041720 · 2003-10-13 (October 13, 2003)

BRAKE FAILURE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED PREVIOUSLY AND I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALER AND TO CONVEY THE PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP AND SERVE AS THE ONLY BRAKING FORCE. IN DRY WEATHER IT WILL "PULL" TO ONE SIDE AND IN WET WEATHER IT WILL SKID RESULTING IN NO BRAKING FORCE. ON 10/08/03 THIS OCCURRED IN A RAIN SHOWER AS I PULLED INTO AN INTERSTATE REST AREA (20-25MPH). I FIRST APPLIED THE BRAKES @ 100 - 125 FEET FROM THE REA…

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Owner report 10060300 · 2004-03-03 (March 3, 2004)

4WABS :BRAKE PEDAL HARD. ABS LIGHT ON. NO STOPING FORCE TO BRAKES. LININGS GREATER THAN 50%. CALIPERS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS FUCNTIONING FREELY VISUAL INSPECTION. FRONT WHEEL SENSORS RESPONDING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CITUATION WHEN AN ERROR OCCURS ABS SHOULD TURN OFF AND BRAKES SHOULD WORK MINUS ABS!*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 35,878 miles reported. Look up ODI 10060300 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10000381 · 2002-12-26 (December 26, 2002)

DIESEL FUEL TANK FILLER NECK FAILURE. WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL FILLER NECK LEAKS FUEL. THIS WAS INITIALLY DIAGNOSED IN 2000. FILLER NECK REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 2001 TANK MOUNTS REPLACED IN RECALL. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. FORD REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY.

Owner-reported narrative. 58,540 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000381 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10078804 · 2004-06-25 (June 25, 2004)

THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE OF MINE IS THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS SWEPT IT OFF LIKE NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY VAN WITH A TRITON V10 ENGINE. WHILE SEARCHING ONLINE AS WELL AS TALKING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, THIS ENGINE WAS A BIG FAILURE. I HAVE HEARD OF AT LEAST 122 OF THESE ENGINE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD CHARGES WELL OVER $3000 EACH TO HAVE THIS FIXED! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. TO TRY AND CREAT A CLASS ACTION SUITE, WOULD BE WAY TO EXPENS…

Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078804 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10807189 · 2015-11-27 (November 27, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, TIRE LINE: ROADIAN HT, TIRE SIZE: LT225/ 75R16 (N/A), AND DOT NUMBER: BEAKBAMR3312. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE STEEL BELT WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9…

Owner-reported narrative. 91,012 miles reported. Look up ODI 10807189 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 715591 · 1999-12-03 (December 3, 1999)

TO MUCH END PLAY IN STEERING BOX OUT PUT SHAFT. DEALERSHIP (GORNO FORD) HAS SEEN VEHICLE TWICE. IN AUGUST 1999 AND TODAY 12/3/99 AND TELLS ME THERE IS NO PROBLEM. BUT YET I CAN FEEL THE LOOSNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MANUVERING IN PARKING LOTS AND/OR DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY.

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Owner report 10462456 · 2012-06-20 (June 20, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E350 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIESEL FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CORROSION. THE CORROSION HAD FILTERED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED PREVIOUSLY BUT THE CLEANING DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 285,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Owner-reported narrative. 285,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10462456 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10705496 · 2015-04-13 (April 13, 2015)

THE VEHICLE STALLS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. INVESTIGATION PROVED THAT THE INTERIOR PAINT OF THE GAS TANK PEALS BLOCKING THE FUEL PUMP. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT DELAMINATION OF THE GAS TANK IS FREQUENT IN THIS MODEL CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AS THE VAN CAN STOP AT ANYTIME AS IT LOOSES POWER AND PROPULSION DUE TO THE PAINT FLAKES BLOCKING THE FUEL. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705496 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

72 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

43.1%Usable mileage31 / 72 records
90.3%Valid incident date65 / 72 records
100.0%Valid filing date72 / 72 records
90.3%Ordered incident and filing dates65 / 72 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Tires
646.2%
ODI 10607105 · 6,000 mi

I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGE…

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ODI 11761509 · 37,000 mi

The contact owns a 2025 Ford E-350 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dyna Pro HT, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 00TL5CHHA 1224, and DOT Number: 1BCl5CHHB 2725. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sidewall started to detach. The vehicle was not load rated, and there was a blowout. The tires were replaced with underrated tires. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had driven over an unknown object on the roadway. The tires were replaced. The vehicle manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. T…

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Steering
215.4%
ODI 10556428 · 652 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS BRAND NEW FORD E350 VAN. IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL FOR A SECOND THE VEHICLE DRIFTS INTO THE RIGHT LANE. ALSO WHILE BRAKING YOU IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THE WHEEL IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION THE VEHICLE VEERS AND DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. IN A PANIC STOP IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO WHEN YOU ARE BRAKING YOU ACTUALLY CAN FEEL THE VEHICLE DRIFTING, VEERING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOU ARE HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL. WHAT BROUGHT THIS TO MY ATTENTION WAS A PANIC STOP THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH IN…

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423.5%
ODI 10780678 · 18,000 mi

I RECENTLY RENTED AN RV FROM CRUISE AMERICA. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN BUT FOR ID IT WAS THEIR UNIT 254869. IT WAS BUILT FOR CRUISE AMERICA BY FOUR WINDS ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY I FOUND I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AT POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I FELT UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED OVER 60 MPH AND LESS DEPENDING ON WEATHER AND PAVEMENT CONDITIONS. THE POSTED LIMITS WERE 65-80 IN CO, WY, MT, AND SD. THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHT IN THE FRONT END AND NOTHING WE LOADED CAUSED THAT. EVERY GUST OF WIND, EVERY BUMP IN THE PAVEMENT, AND EVERY TRUCK BLAST PUSHED …

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114.3%
ODI 11605464 · 99,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Ford E-350. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble and sway erratically, after which the steering wheel began to vibrate, making it difficult for the contact to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was o…

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430.8%
ODI 11131154 · 22,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT THE SPEED OF 75 MPH WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP ON ROAD THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND MY TRUCK WENT INTO A SEVERE FRONT END SHAKE AND WOBBLE THAT I JUST ABOUT WENT INTO THE DITCH. (SCARED TO DEATH) SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND IT STOPPED SO I SLOWLY REGAINED SPEED ONLY TO FIND THAT THE NEXT LITTLE BUMP I WENT OVER IT DONE IT AGAIN. I AM HEAR TO SAY THAT IF I HAD BEEN PULLING MY LIVING QUARTERS HORSE TRAILER I AM SURE THE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT. SO I SEE OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE SO WHAT IS TAKING THE FORD …

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133.3%
ODI 11197160 · 1,300 mi

SEVERE OVERSTEER, SWAYING AND STABILITY AT 55MPH. THIS IS A CLASS C RV ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. IN SHORT, THE RV IS ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SUSPENSION UPGRADE.

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ODI 11459276 · 22,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-350. The contact's wife was driving into a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH when the power steering and the brakes failed. The contact's wife was able to safely stop the vehicle. The contact stated that his wife had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact's wife examined the vehicle and noticed that there was red fluid puddling on the ground and a hissing sound coming from the driver’s side under the engine. The vehicle had not been towed to a dealer and had not been diagnosed or repaired.…

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642.9%
ODI 11445045

Without warning my brakes and steering failed on a Freedom Elite RV on a Ford Motor chassis. The vehicle only had 2396 miles on it at the time of occurrence. It turned out to be a pressure hose that broke. Luckily I was in a residential neighborhood with no traffic and driving very slowly when it happened. I shudder to think what would have happened on a hill or in traffic.

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Engine
215.4%
ODI 10705377 · 98,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR

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317.6%
ODI 10684334 · 27,280 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,280.

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ODI 11207455 · 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD E -350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS JUMP STARTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUTDOWN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GRIECO FORD (1651 NEW STATE HWY, RAYNHAM, MA 02767 [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUSTER MODULE AND INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER THERE WAS SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE STEP WELL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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1150.0%
ODI 11421609

The contact owns a 2021 FORD E-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V795000 (ENGINE) however, the dealer informed the contact that only one part of the remedy, mentioned on the manufacturer's website, was available and not the other. The contact received the reprogramming (UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION) mentioned on the Ford website but not the other portion of the repair mentioned on the website (INSTALL ENGINE COVER INSULATION PATCHES IN THE RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND INNER LOWER CORNERS OF THE ENGINE COVE). …

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17.1%
ODI 11615330

failures of Ford engine 7 .3L VS 350 and we have 67000 there have been multiple cases of this engine ceasing at this mileage,. The warranty should be 100,000 especially if its a fleet vehicle and used for purposes like fedex.

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150.0%
ODI 11644700

56k miles - engine failure. Cylinder 1. Knocking - engine replacement.

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14.5%
ODI 11472024 · 13,667 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with loosened brake line fittings and an unknown fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V013000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximat…

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Electrical System
17.7%
ODI 10705377 · 98,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR

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211.8%
ODI 10722657 · 1,180 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT A THRUWAY REST AREA IN W. VIRGINIA. IT HAD BEEN RAINING QUITE A BIT ON THIS - OUR FIRST DAY OF VACATION. OUR NEW 2014 FORD E-350 WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK! ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING, THEN STOPPED, THEN FLASHED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. THE TRUCK WOULD START WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH FORD ROADSIDE ASSIST, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE MAIN ENGINE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT'S COMPARTMENT WAS NOT SEALED CORRECTLY, LETTING WATER INTO THE COMPARTMENT AND SHORTING OUT THE…

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17.7%
ODI 11624618

Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM also had apparent corrosion.11

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133.3%
ODI 11185577

THIS VEHICLE HAS A 12,500 GVWR. WE RECENTLY HAD THIS AT A FORD DEALER FOR A BROKEN LEFT REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALER WEIGHED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE TARE WEIGHT TO BE 11,200 LBS. THIS IS A CLASS-C MOTORHOME AND IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF ANY AND ALL CARGO, NO LIQUIDS, WHICH IS CAPABLE OF CARRYING 40 GALLONS OF WATER AT 8.3 GALLONS PER POUND. THERE WAS LESS THAN 1/4 OF A TANK OF FUEL, OF A 55 GALLON TANK AND THE MANUFACTURER STATES THAT THIS IS A 4 PASSENGER VEHICLE. WITH THE MATH WE HAVE DONE, OF 40 GALLONS OF WATER AT 333.60 LBS A…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Tires26,500–73,374 mi53,500 mi6
ODI 10017280 · 34,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD AND FORD STATED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE BAD. *NLM

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ODI 10042507 · 24,000 mi

THE ORIGINAL TIRES OVERHEATED AND SMOKED,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE TIRES WERE IN THE PROCESS OF BLOWING OUT WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION OR SERIOUS DAMAGE. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX TIRES.*AK

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ODI 10276246 · 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E350. THE VEHICLE HAS KUMHO ROAD VENTURE TIRES, SIZE LT/225/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED. THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL TIRE REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS DRY ROTTED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

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Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range76,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10039311 · 72,000 mi

GOODYEAR TIRE RECALL. I OWN A 15 PASSENGER FORD VAN, APPROX ONE YEAR AGO I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GOODYEAR, TO TAKE MY VAN TO A GOODYEAR DEALER AND HAVE THE TIRES INSPECTED FOR SOME REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY TIRES WERE TO BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. RECENTLY FOUR OF THE FIVE REPLACEMENT TIRES HAVE SEPARATED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FIFTH HAS NOT SEPARATED BECAUSE IT IS THE NEW SPARE. ONE OF THE CENTER TREADS IS LETTING GO AND ARE RISING HIGHER THEN THE REST OF THE TREADS CAUSING THE TIRE TO BOUNCE DRASTICALLY. THES…

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ODI 11483072 · 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Ford E-350 Jamboree equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Terramax H/T, Tire Size: 225/75/R16, DOT Number: (535PLE50). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, there were pieces of the driver's side inside dual tire striking the underside of the vehicle and hitting the highway. The contact managed to drive the vehicle back to his residence. The contact stated that the tread had separated leaving only the steel belt and the side wall. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not contac…

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Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range119,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10198629 · 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD DUE TO THE LACK OF THREADING NEEDING TO KEEP IT IN PLACE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST FIVE WEEKS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FAILURE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THIS COULD BE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

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ODI 10302185 · 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHINOOK CLASS C WITH A FORD E-350 CHASSIS POWERED BY A TRITON V-10. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT USED WE HAD A SPARK PLUG POP OUT. IT WAS AN ORIGINAL PLUG. WE HAD THEM CHANGED AND TOOK A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. AS WE WERE COMING UP ON MEMPHIS TN. ANOTHER PLUG BLEW OUT. WE WERE ON AN INTERCHANGE IN A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE. WE COULD NOT GET OUT AS THERE WAS A FREEWAY ON BOTH SIDES. IT TOOK 3 1/2 HOURS TO GET US OUT OF HARMS WAY. JUST LAST WEEKEND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THOUGH I DROVE OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SINCE READ THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A FIR…

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ODI 10335796 · 141,000 mi

I WAS DOING SOME CITY DRIVING IN MY FORD VAN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED TO SOUND ROUGH AND LIKE MY MUFFLER FELL OFF. I STOPPED HAD IT TOWED AND THEY TOLD ME THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. WHEN LOOKING INTO IT SEEMS THAT IT IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IF I HAD NOT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF QUICKLY I COULD HAVE HAD A FIRE IN THERE AS THERE STILL IS GAS AND COMBUSTION GOING ON(THE OTHER 9 PLUGS) NOW I DON'T KNOW IF OR WHEN THE OTHER PLUGS WILL GO ON ME ANDS AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR MORE THAN A TAXI CAB RIDE…

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Engine And Engine CoolingToo few reports for a range120,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10183635 · 140,000 mi

DURING NORMAL TOWN DRIVING, A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN FROM PASSENGER-SIDE ENGINE HEAD, SECOND FROM CLOSEST TO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. NO PRIOR ISSUES WITH ENGINE. PLUGS NOT RECENTLY REPLACED. NO OBVIOUS TELL-TALE SIGNS THAT FAILURE WAS IMMANENT. VAST MAJORITY OF VEHICLE'S 140K MILEAGE WAS LONG RUN ON INTERSTATE. THREADS WERE STRIPPED, IGNITION COIL WAS DESTROYED. NO INFORMATION FROM FORD REGARDING HOW TO FIX, OTHER THAN A DEALERS SUGGESTIONS TO REPLACE HEAD OR REPLACE ENGINE. NO INFORMATION ON FORDS WEB SITE. *JB

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ODI 10302185 · 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHINOOK CLASS C WITH A FORD E-350 CHASSIS POWERED BY A TRITON V-10. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT USED WE HAD A SPARK PLUG POP OUT. IT WAS AN ORIGINAL PLUG. WE HAD THEM CHANGED AND TOOK A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. AS WE WERE COMING UP ON MEMPHIS TN. ANOTHER PLUG BLEW OUT. WE WERE ON AN INTERCHANGE IN A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE. WE COULD NOT GET OUT AS THERE WAS A FREEWAY ON BOTH SIDES. IT TOOK 3 1/2 HOURS TO GET US OUT OF HARMS WAY. JUST LAST WEEKEND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THOUGH I DROVE OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SINCE READ THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A FIR…

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range72,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10014653 · 140,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT. *JB *TS

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ODI 10078804 · 72,000 mi

THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE OF MINE IS THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS SWEPT IT OFF LIKE NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY VAN WITH A TRITON V10 ENGINE. WHILE SEARCHING ONLINE AS WELL AS TALKING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, THIS ENGINE WAS A BIG FAILURE. I HAVE HEARD OF AT LEAST 122 OF THESE ENGINE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD CHARGES WELL OVER $3000 EACH TO HAVE THIS FIXED! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. TO TRY AND CREAT A CLASS ACTION SUITE, WOULD BE WAY TO EXPENS…

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ODI 10371883 · 59,500 mi

1999 FORD E350 CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO A TOTAL LOSS WHILE SITTING COLD IN MY DRIVEWAY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ON NOV 8, 2010. DEC 12, 2010 I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES TO THE GROCERY AROUND 20:30; I RETURNED HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 20:45. ABOUT 22:15 A PASSING CAR OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FLARING TO CONTACT MY HOUSE. THE WITNESS ALERTED ME AT MY DOOR. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED THE GARDEN HOSE AND ATTEMPTED TO SPRAY WATER INTO THE FRONT GRILL, LEFT SIDE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I COULD NOT SEE WHER…

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineToo few reports for a range32,069 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10178662 · 32,069 mi

SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT OF ENGINE. *NM

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Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range150,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10462456 · 285,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E350 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIESEL FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CORROSION. THE CORROSION HAD FILTERED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED PREVIOUSLY BUT THE CLEANING DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 285,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 10546674 · 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DANGLING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

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ODI 10705496 · 87,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. INVESTIGATION PROVED THAT THE INTERIOR PAINT OF THE GAS TANK PEALS BLOCKING THE FUEL PUMP. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT DELAMINATION OF THE GAS TANK IS FREQUENT IN THIS MODEL CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AS THE VAN CAN STOP AT ANYTIME AS IT LOOSES POWER AND PROPULSION DUE TO THE PAINT FLAKES BLOCKING THE FUEL. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 212 reports

2022: 12 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20226812
2023001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20221301
2023200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentTiresTires:Tread/BeltEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineEngine And Engine CoolingElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineFuel/Propulsion SystemAir Bags:Frontal
Tires—0000000
Tires:Tread/Belt0—000000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine00—
1
ODI 10302185 · 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHINOOK CLASS C WITH A FORD E-350 CHASSIS POWERED BY A TRITON V-10. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT USED WE HAD A SPARK PLUG POP OUT. IT WAS AN ORIGINAL PLUG. WE HAD THEM CHANGED AND TOOK A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. AS WE WERE COMING UP ON MEMPHIS TN. ANOTHER PLUG BLEW OUT. WE WERE ON AN INTERCHANGE IN A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE. WE COULD NOT GET OUT AS THERE WAS A FREEWAY ON BOTH SIDES. IT TOOK 3 1/2 HOURS TO GET US OUT OF HARMS WAY. JUST LAST WEEKEND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THOUGH I DROVE OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SINCE READ THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A FIR…

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ODI 10371883 · 59,500 mi

1999 FORD E350 CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO A TOTAL LOSS WHILE SITTING COLD IN MY DRIVEWAY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ON NOV 8, 2010. DEC 12, 2010 I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES TO THE GROCERY AROUND 20:30; I RETURNED HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 20:45. ABOUT 22:15 A PASSING CAR OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FLARING TO CONTACT MY HOUSE. THE WITNESS ALERTED ME AT MY DOOR. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED THE GARDEN HOSE AND ATTEMPTED TO SPRAY WATER INTO THE FRONT GRILL, LEFT SIDE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I COULD NOT SEE WHER…

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000
Engine And Engine Cooling00
1
ODI 10302185 · 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHINOOK CLASS C WITH A FORD E-350 CHASSIS POWERED BY A TRITON V-10. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING IT USED WE HAD A SPARK PLUG POP OUT. IT WAS AN ORIGINAL PLUG. WE HAD THEM CHANGED AND TOOK A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP. AS WE WERE COMING UP ON MEMPHIS TN. ANOTHER PLUG BLEW OUT. WE WERE ON AN INTERCHANGE IN A VERY DANGEROUS PLACE. WE COULD NOT GET OUT AS THERE WAS A FREEWAY ON BOTH SIDES. IT TOOK 3 1/2 HOURS TO GET US OUT OF HARMS WAY. JUST LAST WEEKEND IT HAPPENED AGAIN THOUGH I DROVE OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAVE SINCE READ THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A FIR…

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Electrical System00
1
ODI 10371883 · 59,500 mi

1999 FORD E350 CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO A TOTAL LOSS WHILE SITTING COLD IN MY DRIVEWAY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED ON NOV 8, 2010. DEC 12, 2010 I DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES TO THE GROCERY AROUND 20:30; I RETURNED HOME AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 20:45. ABOUT 22:15 A PASSING CAR OBSERVED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND FLARING TO CONTACT MY HOUSE. THE WITNESS ALERTED ME AT MY DOOR. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED THE GARDEN HOSE AND ATTEMPTED TO SPRAY WATER INTO THE FRONT GRILL, LEFT SIDE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. I COULD NOT SEE WHER…

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0—000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline00000—00
Fuel/Propulsion System000000—0
Air Bags:Frontal0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

4 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 4.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 41,939 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10041720

BRAKE FAILURE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED PREVIOUSLY AND I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALER AND TO CONVEY THE PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT. ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP AND SERVE AS THE ONLY BRAKING FORCE. IN DRY WEATHER IT WILL "PULL" TO ONE SIDE AND IN WET WEATHER IT WILL SKID RESULTING IN NO BRAKING FORCE. ON 10/08/03 THIS OCCURRED IN A RAIN SHOWER AS I PULLED INTO AN INTERSTATE REST AREA (20-25MPH). I FIRST APPLIED THE BRAKES @ 100 - 125 FEET FROM THE REA…

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ODI 10060300 · 35,878 mi

4WABS :BRAKE PEDAL HARD. ABS LIGHT ON. NO STOPING FORCE TO BRAKES. LININGS GREATER THAN 50%. CALIPERS AND WHEEL CYLINDERS FUCNTIONING FREELY VISUAL INSPECTION. FRONT WHEEL SENSORS RESPONDING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CITUATION WHEN AN ERROR OCCURS ABS SHOULD TURN OFF AND BRAKES SHOULD WORK MINUS ABS!*AK

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ODI 10213306 · 48,000 mi

1999 FORD E350 WITH ONLY 48,000 MILES HAS THE BRAKE LINES SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THEY ARE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVEN UNTIL ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE REPLACED. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM FORD. I MUST FABRICATE REPLACEMENTS FROM GENERIC PARTS. IT SHOULD BE A REQUIREMENT THAT BRAKE LINES BE MADE FROM STAINLESS STEEL SO THEY CAN'T RUST OUT. THIS IS A CLEAR DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD BE ELIMINATED IF MANUFACTURER WERE REQUIRED TO USE STAINLESS STEEL WHICH WILL NOT RUST. I ALMOST DROVE THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR WHE…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 186,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10462456 · 285,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E350 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIESEL FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CORROSION. THE CORROSION HAD FILTERED INTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE CORROSION. THE CONTACT HAD THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL INJECTORS CLEANED PREVIOUSLY BUT THE CLEANING DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 285,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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ODI 10705496 · 87,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. INVESTIGATION PROVED THAT THE INTERIOR PAINT OF THE GAS TANK PEALS BLOCKING THE FUEL PUMP. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT DELAMINATION OF THE GAS TANK IS FREQUENT IN THIS MODEL CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AS THE VAN CAN STOP AT ANYTIME AS IT LOOSES POWER AND PROPULSION DUE TO THE PAINT FLAKES BLOCKING THE FUEL. *TR

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 874533

FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AT BOTTOM AND CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND DONE REPAIRS AT 30% OFF. *AK THE COMPANY OPERATES FLEET OF 52 VEHICLES. ELEVEN OF THESE VEHICLES DEVELOPED FUEL TANK CRACS AT LOW MILEAGE. *YH

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 845840

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HIT A BUMP AND STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLABLE. STEERING WHEEL ALMOST JERKED FROM DRIVER'S HANDS. A STEERING STABILIZER WAS ADDED TO MAKE VEHICLE DRIVEABLE AND IT STILL IS NOT NORMAL. *AK

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b