MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford E350

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1990 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:05.886Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 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 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 1997: 0 complaints 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 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 25 complaints 1989 1990: 23 complaints 1990 23 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

1990: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

16 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Structure

3 of 23 total reports mention: structure.

Tires

2 of 23 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel from rear tank overflowed to front tank which leaked out excess fuel. Occurred once before repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-25

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and catalytic convertor.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1990-03-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-12 Trnsmssion park gear fail
  2. R
    1990-07-17Power train90V101000 Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

    Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1991-04-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-05 Transmission fluid fires
  4. I
    1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
  5. I
    1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
  6. I
    1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
  7. R
    1991-12-20Fuel system, gasoline91V146000 The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.

    Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  9. I
    1999-02-10SQClosed 2001-09-21 Front brake fade

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V101000 · Power train
  • Recall 91V146000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Ford E350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford E350 have?
2 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.