1996 Ford E-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,320miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford E-350, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,320 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.
“Approximately 6 times on a 800 mile road trip when it was 90 degrees or hotter in the afternoon my 1996 e350 motorhome would stop running at highway speed stranding us in a dangerous situation on i40. After sitting idle for 30-60 minutes it would start and run maybe 30 miles and stop. In the cool of the evening or morning it would run as long as needed. The problem is an inadequate fuel pump which is well documented on many internet blogs. In mid year 1996 Ford upgraded to a turbine fuel pump which I have now paid $450 to install. This upgrade solves the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022754, filed 2017-09, 33,500 miles“This issue was on a 1996 Ford f350 ambulance on route to emergency call when engine shut down and lost all power like it was out of fuel 7.3 liter diesel and tank was full. Had unit towed to cross wood Ford in kernersville nc and $2700.00 later after new fuel tank fuel pump 6 injectors and turbo due to liner inside of tank came off and clogged the fuel system and engine Ford motor company was no help and said since the vehicle was out of warranty they would not do anything to resolve the cost issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10520493, filed 2013-06, 109,000 miles“The injector module failed, which caused the power steering to stop working. This was the second fuel injector driver module that failed due to water in the module. The engine stopped with ovt warning. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10009381, filed 2003-02, 77,320 miles“After noticing a fuel smell consumer had vehicle inspected and found fuel tank was cracking at seams. There was a recall for fuel tank on 1997-2001 vans, but this model was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #887448, filed 2001-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 31% |
| 2004 | 18 | 39% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 10 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 14% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 8 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-350
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology