1993 Ford E-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Ford E-350, 5% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Ford e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately less than 60 MPH the vehicle would fish tail causing the vehicle to sway left and right. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that if everything that was connected to the steering column were repaired it may remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Updated 7/18/14”
NHTSA complaint #10382765, filed 2011-02, 85,000 miles“The vehicles idler arm that holds the belts broke and threw the belts into the engine fan. The vehicle lost power steering and power brakes. Please descri.”
NHTSA complaint #980648, filed 1996-03Related service bulletins
- 10148820Apr 6, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 50% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 4 | 31% |
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 24% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 12 | 31% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 11% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford E-350
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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