Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 1996 Ford E-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System Pump problems |
Approximately 6 times on a 800 mile road trip when it was 90 degrees or hotter in the afternoon my 1996 e350 motorhome would stop running at highway speed stranding us in a dangerous situation on i40. After sitting idle for 30-60 minutes it would start and run maybe 30 miles and stop. In the cool of the evening or morning it would run as long as needed. The problem is an inadequate fuel pump which is well documented on many internet blogs. In mid year 1996 Ford upgraded to a turbine fuel pump which I have now paid $450 to install. This upgrade solves the problem. I was also stranded at major intersections also. I read there might have been a recall for this problem which I cannot find. My understanding of the problem is that the original fuel pump was a gerotor which caused cavitation of fuel which caused air to reach the fuel rail causing the vapor lock like problem.
This issue was on a 1996 Ford f350 ambulance on route to emergency call when engine shut down and lost all power like it was out of fuel 7. 3 liter diesel and tank was full. Had unit towed to cross wood Ford in kernersville nc and $2700. 00 later after new fuel tank fuel pump 6 injectors and turbo due to liner inside of tank came off and clogged the fuel system and engine Ford motor company was no help and said since the vehicle was out of warranty they would not do anything to resolve the cost issues.