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Ford E350

1998–2002 only

80 classified complaints 1 recall

1998–2002 Ford E350 models have 80 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically surfacing around 137,152 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford E350 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 26 complaints

Median onset: 137,152 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 16 complaints

Median onset: 179,539 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 8 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 59,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 260,819 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 27,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 169,000 miles.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Ford E350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.