Is the 1989 Ford E-350 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1989 Ford E-350 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1989 Ford E-350?

Top reported problems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 103,000 mi); POWER TRAIN (1 complaints, avg 103,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1989 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Ford E-350.

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Worst 1989 Ford E-350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:103,000 mi

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:103,000 mi

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford E-350.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1	1	—	103,000 mi
POWER TRAIN	1	1	—	103,000 mi

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