1994 Ford E-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 230,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Ford E-350, 16% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 230,000 miles. 2 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.
“When I am driving my 1994 e350 diesel truck, there will be a sudden loss of power steering and brakes resulting in a loss of ability to stop the truck. Fortunately, I was traveling at a slow speed with plenty of clearance ahead of me and was able to pull the truck off the road and have it towed in to a mechanic shop. So far the serpentine belt has been replaced, a new tensioner installed, and a new idler put in. Unfortunately, the problem persists and is very dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280328, filed 2009-08, 230,000 miles“There are metal lines positioned over the left rear tire. The debris and water from the road caused these metal lines to rust and leak, causing antifreeze to drop onto the tire. The consumer is concerned that the antifreeze could cause the tires to lose traction while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10057944, filed 2004-02“When traveling fan belt fell off pulley, causing complete loss of power steering and brakes. Also, two years ago recall omp96b82 was issued concerning the same problem, recall repair work was done. However, problem has occurred again. Vehicle currently at dealer awating repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #854890, filed 2000-01“Exhaust manifold failed due to excessive heat and the type of material used, the consumer is requesting that the manufacturer pay for at least half the bill for the failed component. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #567176, filed 2002-08Engine 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 1994 Ford E-350
17 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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