MYRModel Year Report

1981 Ford E350

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1981 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:21:53.206Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1981: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19834
19844
19852
198610
198714
198810
198925
199023
19970
19980
19990
20000
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070
20080
20091
20101
20111
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810217 — steering

THERE ARE THREE PINCH BOLTS THAT CONNECT TWO UNIVERSAL JOINTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEARBOX. PINCH BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. STEERING MAY BIND OR LOCK UP.

Remedy: THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COVER WILL BE REMOVED BY DISENGAGING AND REMOVING THE SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN ORDER TO SECURELY FASTEN THE PINCH BOLTS.

Campaign 81V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19840518 — fuel system, gasoline

ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE C

Remedy: FUEL TANK SUPPORTS AND FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V034000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850930 — C (closed 19880802)

DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION

I 19861104 — EA (closed 19870429)

FILLER NECK SPURT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 81V026000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 84V034000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Ford E350 reliable?

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

How many recalls does the 1981 Ford E350 have?

2 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.