1996 Ford E-350 tires problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Ford E-350 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 45/55 mph right front tire went out of round, and the left front tire started showing signs of fatigue. When this occurred front shocks failed, and the hydraulic fluid spilled onto the catalytic converter. This resulted in severe frontal vehicle damage. The manufacturer had been…”
filed Oct 9, 2003
“Consumer states that valve stems recommended for vehicle is not effective after 8000 miles. On several occasions tires would become flat for no apparent reason. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, who informed consumer of the valve problem.*ak”
filed Aug 1, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other E-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 E-350 | 4 | 21% |
| 2008 E-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 E-350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 E-350 | 4 | 9% |
| 2003 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 E-350 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 E-350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 E-350 | 18 | 31% |
| 1999 E-350 | 24 | 33% |
| 1998 E-350 | 14 | 22% |
| 1997 E-350 | 24 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford E-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.