1993 Ford E-250

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1993 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:57:24.046Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1993: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19918
199214
19937
199411
199515
199620
199724
199816
199931
200018
200118
200217
200317
20048
200511
200611
20076
20086
20092
20109
20116
20128
201311
20147
20150
20161
20172
20221
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WAS LEFT RUNNING IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK POSITION, AND THE GEARS SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND ACCELERATED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY INTO A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971112

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

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REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT LOCK UP BUT MAKE THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970113

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

INJURY
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LEAKING FUEL TANK DUE TO ABRASIVE WEAR AT TOP OF TANK WHERE ATTACHED TO CAR BODY.STRONG GAS FUMES FILLED THE VAN,NOTICEABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BECOMING MUCH WORSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991221

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950331 — EA (closed 19960528)

FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCUR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Ford E-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford E-250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford E-250?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford E-250 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.