1979 Ford E350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1979 Ford E350. Check your own VIN below.
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
- 1978
- 1979
- 1980
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
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3 safety recalls for the 1979 Ford E350
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The incorrectly installed left front brake hoses may allow for contact between the front brake hoses and the front tires when the front wheels are in full right or left turn positions. If contact is made, the hose could wear and allow brake fluid to leak out.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect front brake hoses and replace those lacking the proper clearance with current production hoses, without charge to owner.
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. This could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
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Seat belts: rear/other
On the involved vehicles, the potential exists for the outboard seat belts to become trapped in the seat-bed pivoting mechanism. Should the belt become trapped in the mechanism when the seat is converted to a bed, the belt may become cut or frayed.
Remedy: The dealer will install seat belt shields on the folding seat/bed pivoting mechanism and replace the outboard seat belt assemblies if damaged, free of charge.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1979 Ford E350. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ford E350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Ford E350 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Ford E350 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford E350 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Ford E350 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford E350 | 8 | 4 |
| 1984 Ford E350 | 12 | 4 |
| 1985 Ford E350 | 10 | 2 |
| 1986 Ford E350 | 11 | 10 |
| 1987 Ford E350 | 8 | 14 |
| 1988 Ford E350 | 1 | 10 |
| 1989 Ford E350 | 3 | 25 |
| 1990 Ford E350 | 2 | 23 |
| 1997 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1979 Ford E350
How do I know if my 1979 Ford E350 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1979 Ford E350; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 78V214000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.