1983 Ford E-350 Econoline Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1983 Ford E-350 Econoline passenger van and cargo van in Custom and XL trim, with four engines from 4.9 to 7.5 litres: naturally aspirated inline-six and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 4 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1983 E-350 Econoline.
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, LPG (propane) or gasoline
- 7.5L V8 (460 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.9L V8 (420 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended passenger van
- 2-door standard passenger van
- 2-door standard cargo van
- 2-door cutaway van
- 2-door extended cargo van
Trims covered
- Custom
- XL
HEATER HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.
WHEN FRONTALLY IMPACTED INTO A FIXED BARRIER AT 30 MPH, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, THE LEFT FRAME RAILS OF SUCH VEHICLES MAY DISPLACE INBOARD, PINCHING T
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DIODE IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT THAT MAY SHORT DURING ENGINE STARTING DUE TO INADEQUATE CAPACITY TO WITHSTAND CURRENT DRAW. A SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD RES
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVE
ATTACHING BOLTS ON FUEL TANK SUPPORTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED; ALSO, THE SUPPORTS ARE TOO THIN. HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS, WHICH COULD OCCUR UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, COULD CAUSE C
EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION.
4 OF 6 TIRES BOUGHT IN 04 THREAD SEPARATING. NO ACCIDENT. MOTOR JUST STARTED SHAKING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN THE PARK POSITION, ON ITS OWN THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT HIS VEHICLE OR HIS COMPLAINT.*JB
Showing the 2 most serious of 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
