Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Ford E350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Ford E350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | 1 | 31,545 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | — |
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