2000 FORD E-350 PROBLEMS

2000 FORD E-350 PROBLEMS

2000 FORD E-350 PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Fuel Tank Issues:

    • Fuel tank interior flaked severely, causing engine to buck and lose power
    • Leaking diesel fuel from the tank
    • Fire believed to be caused by cruise control
    • Delaminating fuel tank liner leading to stalling

  • 2. Spark Plug Issues:

    • Spark plug popping out, engine misfire
    • Spark plug blowing right out of the head
    • Spark plug blowing out multiple times

  • 3. Tire Issues:

    • Tire disintegrated while driving, endangering life
    • Tire blowout and tread separation on ambulance
    • Multiple tire blowouts and tread separations
    • Spare tire fell from holder
    • Tire tread separation causing vehicle to lose control and rollover

  • 4. Electrical Issues:

    • Electrical fire under the hood
    • Recalled fused jumper harness part not available for repair
    • Emergency transport with cardiac patient, electrical system failure causing vibrations and smoke

  • 5. Steering Issues:

    • Steering wheel locking up while driving
    • Steering box affected, making vehicle difficult to control

  • 6. Brake Issues:

    • Front/rear brake rotors overheating
    • Poor steering control caused by front end issues

  • 7. Transmission Issues:

    • Transmission shifting into neutral while towing downhill

  • 8. Miscellaneous Issues:

    • No greas fittings causing front end detachment risk
    • Noisy front wheels and vibrating steering wheel
    • Vehicle acceleration without warning
    • Vibration and loud explosion sound from tire disintegration
    • Fuel leakage when tank is full
    • Design of diesel fuel/water separator making it difficult to operate
    • Front wheels shimmying and steering wheel shaking
    • No power, vehicle stops running on freeway

  • 9. Recalls:

    • Delayed repair for vehicle speed control recall
    • Delayed repair for electrical system recall, part not manufactured
    • Issues with cruise control recall part availability
    • Delay in replacement part for fused jumper harness recall

  • 10. Manufacturer Response:

    • Ford Motor Company denies responsibility for fuel tank delamination issue

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