1983 Ford E-350 Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1983 Ford E-350. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1986
Reported issue: Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
Possible consequence: Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.
Remedy: Reroute and repair hose as necessary.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, E-250 1983–1987
Reported issue: Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
Possible consequence: Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
Remedy: Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission controlCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, Econoline 1983–1987, Club Wagon 1983–1987 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Possible consequence: This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission controlCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1987, Econoline 1983–1987
Reported issue: Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Possible consequence: Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Remedy: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
- Fuel system, dieselCovers: Ford E-350 1983–1985, Econoline 1983–1985, E-250 1983–1985
Reported issue: When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. Consequence of defect: fuel leak during or…
Remedy: Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Ford E-350 1980–1984
Reported issue: Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. High levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. If the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel leakage could result.
Remedy: Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Ford E-350 1983, F-250 1983, F-350 1983 +3 more
Reported issue: Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. A short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel.
Remedy: The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.
- Power train › Axle assemblyCovers: Ford E-350 1982–1983, F-250 1982–1983, F-350 1982–1983 +1 more
Reported issue: On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
Remedy: The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
NHTSA investigations
- PE89102Heater hose routingClosed · Mar 15, 1989
- PE89044Heater hose misroutingClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89045Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89046Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89047Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89048Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89049Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89050Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89051Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89052Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89053Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89054Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89055Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89056Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89057Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89058Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89059Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89060Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89061Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89062Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89063Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89064Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89066Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89067Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89068Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89069Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89070Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89071Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89072Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89073Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89074Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89075Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89076Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89077Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89078Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89079Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89080Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89081Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89082Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89083Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89084Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89085Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89086Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89087Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89088Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89089Underhood firesClosed · Feb 17, 1989
- PE89043Heater hose misroutingClosed · Feb 15, 1989
- PE89038Underhood firesClosed · Feb 9, 1989
- DP88016Fires-coolant hose failureClosed · May 12, 1988
- DP87024Ford e-350 ems vehicle firesClosed · Jul 17, 1987
- DP87025Ford e350 ems veh. FiresClosed · Jul 17, 1987
- C87003Filler neck spurtClosed · Apr 29, 1987
- C85010Dual rear wheel retentionClosed · Sep 30, 1985
← All problems reported for the 1983 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.