1999 Ford E-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,290miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford E-350, 13% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,290 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall 01v114000: possible fuel tank crack. I took my van in for brake work. It was discovered that there is a fuel tank crack. I received a recall report from my mechanic from alldate online stating that this is an issue that happens to my type of vehicle. It is a van that I use for work.”
NHTSA complaint #10302543, filed 2010-01, 175,178 miles“Diesel fuel tank filler neck failure. When filling with fuel filler neck leaks fuel. This was initially diagnosed in 2000. Filler neck replaced. September 2001 tank mounts replaced in recall. This is the second failure of the fuel tank filler neck. Ford refuses to make repairs under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10000381, filed 2002-12, 58,540 miles“The diesel fuel tank had rusted, as a result the fuel line clogged. The dealer replaced the fuel tank and within one year later the tank rusted out again. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10080292, filed 2004-07, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford f350. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was dangling from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank support straps were rusted. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10546674, filed 2013-10, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford e350 van. The contact stated that the diesel fuel tank developed corrosion. The corrosion had filtered into the engine and caused the engine to stall while the contact was driving 65 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to the corrosion. The contact had the fuel tank and fuel injectors cleaned previously but the cleaning did not remedy the issue. The failure mileage was 285,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10462456, filed 2012-06, 285,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V114000Apr 5, 2001Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight…Covers: Ford E-350 1997–2001, E-150 1997–2001
Fuel 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 1999 Ford E-350
24 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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