1992 Ford E-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford E-350, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles.
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.
“While running on freeways with hot temp, my motorhome with 92 Ford E-350 engine stops. This happens in several occasions. The 1st time it happened, the computer box was replaced in montiplier, idaho in 96 but the problem still exist. I cannot run the engine in a prolong period of time during summer because it dies. I went to looked under the left rear side of the engine by the exhaust pipe and there were melted wire insulations. I tried to tacked them away from the exhaust heat but the problem still exist. Another problem is the ABS light stays on but the braking was ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134198, filed 2005-08, 27,000 miles“Saw recall 96i003000 and 3001 on the internet, dealer said there was no recall on our car, serpentine belt tensioners, belt guides and idler pulleys on other vans being replace, we feel there should be a refund coming to us”
NHTSA complaint #9001554, filed 2000-08“Vehicle will begin to drive rough if temperature is 98 degrees or higher. Eventually it will stall, causing a safety hazard.dealer cannot isolate defect. Also, it cannot be duplicated on premises.”
NHTSA complaint #854770, filed 2000-01“Vehicle has an oil smoking condition that two mechanics stated could not be repaired. Owner was going to take van to a Ford dealership. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8018416, filed 2002-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 13 | 25% |
| 2005 | 16 | 29% |
| 2004 | 10 | 22% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 16 | 30% |
| 2001 | 14 | 27% |
| 2000 | 6 | 10% |
| 1999 | 12 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 8 | 16% |
| 1993 | 7 | 16% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 4 | 15% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford E-350
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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