1996 Ford E-350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Ford E-350, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,700 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 driving at 45/55 MPH right front tire went out of round, and the left front tire started showing signs of fatigue. When this occurred front shocks failed, and the hydraulic fluid spilled onto the catalytic converter. This resulted in severe frontal vehicle damage. The manufacturer had been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10042686, filed 2003-10, 19,700 miles“As we were enroute to disney world with 2 adults and 2 children in the motorhome, we noticed a vibration that grew in intensity as we approached datona beach late in the afternoon. Within 5 miles of first noticing the vibration, we pulled off interstate 95 and I looked at all of the tires. As a former factory service rep for Ford and a fully certified ase mechanic from many years ago, I scrutinized the tires intensely with my eyes and hands finding nothing abnormal. We decided to press on to daytona beach to find a tire store and have the vibration checked out. …”
NHTSA complaint #726938, filed 2000-08“The vehicle rear suspension springs are becoming undone because they do not meet the requirements to hold the total gross weight of vehicle, causing the vehicle to sag and lose control. Could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #811701, filed 1997-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 18% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-350
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
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