1986 Ford E-350 Recalls
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1985–1987
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.
- 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.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: Ford E-350 1986–1987
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 splice hose as necessary.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford E-350 1984–1989
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This could cause loss of electrical system which couldresult in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.
- 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, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › MountingCovers: Ford E-350 1984–1987, Econoline 1984–1987
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Remedy: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
- Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Ford E-350 1986
Reported issue: 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: Modify brake rod cover to allow accelerator pedal to return from open throttle position.
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › ConnectionCovers: Ford E-350 1985–1986, Econoline 1985–1986, Club Wagon 1985–1986
Reported issue: 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: Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
- Power train › Driveline › DriveshaftCovers: Ford E-350 1984–1986
Reported issue: 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: Install metal driveshaft.
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
- PE89034FIRESClosed · Jan 17, 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
- PE86058Fuel spurting/firesClosed · Jun 16, 1986
← All problems reported for the 1986 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.