1984 Ford E350

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1984 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:26.457Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
56

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 4 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 4 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints
1983: 4 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 4 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 4 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

1984: 4 complaints

View as data table
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

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Show complaint excerpts

Wheel lugs broke off, causing right rear wheel to fall off.(Ohio state police report)

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Our 1984 Ford e-350 type ii 4X4 ambulance was rseponding non-emergent back to our station from a standby.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-29

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I had a 1984 E350 econoline. It was a fleetwood , jamboree motorhome. In May 2010. I was on the blue ridge parkway north bound. The motor started making a noise from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-13

Also filed under Electrical system

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 56 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-09-21Fuel system, gasoline83V094000 Fuel supply tubes installed in the affected vehicles are too short. Consequently, flexible hoses that attach to the tubes may be taut and this would have an adverse effect on the durability of hose…

    Remedy: Upon inspection, dealer will install a new fuel hose of the correct length.

  2. R
    1984-03-13Wheels84V014000 Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels. The welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue.

    Remedy: Affected wheels will be replaced.

  3. R
    1984-05-18Fuel system, gasoline84V034000 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…

    Remedy: Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.

  4. R
    1984-12-03Fuel system, gasoline84V119000 The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

    Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

  5. I
    1985-09-30CClosed 1988-08-02 Dual rear wheel retention
  6. I
    1986-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1986-11-04 Fuel spurting/fires
  7. R
    1986-07-16Power train86V092000 Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the…

    Remedy: Install metal driveshaft.

  8. I
    1986-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 1987-04-29 Filler neck spurt
  9. I
    1987-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-05-26 Fuel leaks/fires
  10. I
    1987-04-29CClosed 1987-09-01 Filler neck spurt
  11. I
    1987-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-10-23 Fuel expulsion
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    1987-07-02Fuel system, gasoline87V111000 Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.

    Remedy: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.

  13. R
    1987-07-14Engine and engine cooling87V113000 Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.

    Remedy: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.

  14. I
    1987-07-17Defect petitionClosed 1987-08-07 Ford E-350 ems vehicle fires
  15. I
    1987-07-17Defect petitionClosed 1987-08-18 Ford E350 ems veh. Fires
  16. R
    1988-02-03Engine and engine cooling87V144000 Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

    Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

  17. I
    1988-05-12Defect petitionClosed 1988-11-16 Fires-coolant hose failure
  18. R
    1988-09-14Engine and engine cooling88V133000 Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.

    Remedy: Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.

  19. I
    1989-02-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-02 Heater hose misrouting
  20. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-04-19 Heater hose misrouting
  21. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  22. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  23. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  24. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-21 Underhood fires
  25. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-15 Underhood fires
  26. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  27. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  28. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  29. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  30. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  31. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  32. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  33. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-15 Underhood fires
  34. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  35. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  36. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  37. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Underhood fires
  38. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  39. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  40. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-05 Underhood fires
  41. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  42. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-03 Underhood fires
  43. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  44. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  45. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  46. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-29 Underhood fires
  47. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  48. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-27 Underhood fires
  49. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-03 Underhood fires
  50. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  51. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  52. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  53. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-27 Underhood fires
  54. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-28 Underhood fires
  55. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  56. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  57. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  58. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  59. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  60. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  61. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-05 Underhood fires
  62. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-03-15 Underhood fires
  63. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-19 Underhood fires
  64. I
    1989-02-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-01 Underhood fires
  65. I
    1989-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-08-01 Heater hose routing
  66. R
    1989-06-01Electrical system89V062000 Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.

    Remedy: Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.

  67. R
    1989-09-01Visibility89V140000 Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.

    Remedy: Reroute and repair hose as necessary.

  68. R
    Date not on fileFuel system, diesel85V061000 When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 MPH, as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no.

    Remedy: Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V061000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 83V094000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 84V014000 · Wheels
  • Recall 84V034000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 84V119000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 86V092000 · Power train
  • Recall 87V111000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 87V113000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 87V144000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 88V133000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 89V062000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 89V140000 · Visibility

FAQ

Is the 1984 Ford E350 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 1984 Ford E350?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Ford E350 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.