2002 Ford E-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,940miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Ford E-350, 11% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,940 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 traveling on an interstate highway, the van started showing symptoms of fuel starvation and with the family and a semi on my bumper things got quite hairy and started and argument with my wife! I exited the highway and put clean diesel fuel and fuel additive to get me back home; this did not work as the van acted up again several miles down the road. After stopping and starting numerous times on a side street, I got to a place where I could change the fuel filter; I noticed that it was full of rust and aluminum flakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760571, filed 2015-08, 240,000 miles“2002 Ford e350 diesel van. We bought the van with 32k miles on it. We replaced the first gas tank with 65k miles in pa after it broke down on I-81. We replaced the second gas tank at 80k miles at otis Ford in quogue, ny. We are now going to replace the tank again, tank #3, because the same issue is happening again. The inside of the fuel tank has been delaminating and causing the fuel filter to become clogged. The van will lose power and chug along spewing out black smoke. It has been a known problem by Ford yet they claim it is not their fault. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268717, filed 2009-05, 65,000 miles“Delaminating fuel tanks on Ford E-350 ambulances. Causes damage to the fuel pump then stalling where it needs to be towed. This situation is with patients on board. This problem needs to be checked out and recalls done. The cost to repair is $1,370.46 per truck. We own 8 of them all with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10235746, filed 2008-07, 84,940 miles“2002 Ford E-350. S10 direct reply-request financial assistance related to the repairs of his truck due to the federal grant mandated chemical additives to diesel fuel, chemical additives have caused the de-lamination of the fuel tank the consumer stated the loose laminate material damaged the fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel lines and prevented the operation of the vehicle. The consumer stated the replacement of his fuel tank, pump, filter and lines would cost $4,000.00 . The consumer is seeking financial assistance because the root cause of the situation stemmed from a government mandate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425008, filed 2011-09Fuel 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 2002 Ford E-350
16 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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