1990 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 57%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford E-350, 57% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front disc brake calipers do not retract after applying the brakes, friction from the brake pads causes the brake fluid to boil effectively resulting in no brake operation, this happens everytime the vehicle is left sitting for about a month, rust develops on the slider bars which prevents the calipers from retracting to the reset position. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561661, filed 2001-06“During normal driving the brakes rusted and froze in a locked position, when the brakes where applied vehicle started to pull to the right and started smoking before going off the road. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #806989, filed 1997-01“Consumer was coming down a hill in in dry weather condition when proceeding to stop and there were no brakes .consumer was able to gradually stop vehicle before a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #847487, filed 1999-09“Disc brakes overheat, brake fluid boils out; pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance, almost caused a crash; calipers stick; garage bled brakes, replaced rotors/calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #811365, filed 1997-04“Near complete brake failure due to the brakes hanging up and overheating to the extent that there is a loss of stopping power, guide pins rusting could be the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #513166, filed 1996-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford E-350
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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