1992 Ford E-350 problems & reliability
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford E-350, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Ford E-350 vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 24% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 12% |
| Tires | 5 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Suspension | 4 | 10% |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Purchased a 9000 lb. Motorhome equipped with new "autoguard" lt 225-75r16 tires installed in 2016. While driving the interstate in idaho,noticed a rough ride, attributed to to the fact that they were paving the highway requiring frequent stops. Pulled off the highway for fuel and discovered an outside dual worn thru…”
Tires · filed Oct 6, 2017
“Recall on cruise control on my motor home dating back to 1992-2004. My recall notice states the vehicle can catch fire sitting in my driveway or driving. I have called several dealers in my area and was told ford motor co. Will not supply the dealers with part # 05s28. *tr”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Apr 4, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford e350 motorized cutaway. The contact received a ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in august of 2007. He immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The switch was not disconnected because the dealer stated that the parts would be…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Mar 7, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
Engineering Analysis EA95012 · opened Mar 31, 1995 · closed May 28, 1996 · led to recall 96I003002
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA93020 · opened Jul 28, 1993 · closed Sep 23, 1994 · led to recall 94V169002
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE93015 · opened Mar 9, 1993 · closed Jul 27, 1993
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Ford E-350.
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the…
DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2018
Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt
12835 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
Addressing tire balance hints. *tt
6417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
985A12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998
Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw
97215 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 20, 1997
Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt
BC0678961025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 1996
Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw
951113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
UNKNOWN
9596 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1995
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1992 Ford E-350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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