1993 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 26%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,295miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford E-350, 26% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,295 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving at 60 MPH when I began decelerating and realized engine had shut off. I coasted to a stop. I was getting tools to check relays when I noticed fire at rear wheel, driver side, at gas tank. Called closest fire department. 6/9/06. Parking brake line on fire with ABS line. Had wiring repaired. July 16,2006 brakes felt like they were locking, rear was smoking again, looked like fire at gas tank. July 17 had mechanic check all brakes which were excellent except parking brake line bent, but released. July 19, brakes locking up a little. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163012, filed 2006-07, 244,000 miles“The front end of the vehicle developed vibration due to cracked rotors. The brake pads were also cracked in half. The brake pads were cracked in half but were not worn to the point of needing replacement. However new bearings and seals were replaced. Photos attached.”
NHTSA complaint #568441, filed 2002-11, 54,590 milesBrakes: 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 1993 Ford E-350
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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