Ford E-350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints and 48 recalls on file for the Ford E-350 (2005–2027). The 2021 E-350 has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
73
Recalls
48
Model years
23
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Ford E-350 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford E-350 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Ford E-350 — 22 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (0 complaints).

Every Ford E-350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 E-35000001—
2026 E-35000001—
2025 E-35020001Wheels & Tires
2024 E-35020001Transmission & Drivetrain
2023 E-35020002Engine
2022 E-350140013Steering
2021 E-350221006Engine
2020 E-35020000Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 E-35021100Brakes
2018 E-35000004—
2017 E-35040004Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2016 E-35010003Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 E-35020002Steering
2014 E-350200011Electrical System
2013 E-35020008Suspension
2012 E-350200011Engine
2011 E-350400017Brakes
2010 E-350400015Steering
2009 E-350000021—
2008 E-350200020Brakes
2007 E-350100018Electrical System
2006 E-350110010Body & Structure
2005 E-35020101Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Ford E-350 problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    19 complaints
  • Engine
    18 complaints
  • Brakes
    15 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Suspension
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

20232026
Complaints about the Ford E-350 received by NHTSA each month.

Ford E-350 recalls

  • Recall 26V118000Mar 3, 2026316 vehiclesModel years 2026–2027

    Risk: A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.

  • Recall 25V793000Nov 17, 20257,046 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.

  • Recall 24V097000Feb 9, 202416,543 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V625000Sep 8, 20235,919 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A vehicle which does not have the park pawl fully engaged may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V925000Dec 14, 202211,074 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V384000May 27, 20225,247 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V089000Feb 16, 202244,219 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V795000Dec 17, 202029,344 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.

  • Recall 20V175000Mar 23, 20202,871 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V099000Feb 21, 2020319 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 19V466000Jun 18, 201952 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V401000May 29, 201922 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V342000May 3, 201917 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V313000Apr 18, 20192,080 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V236000Mar 26, 201936 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V205000Mar 18, 2019471 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V472000Jul 25, 201794,605 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V350000May 24, 20162 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V046000Jan 28, 201675 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V779000Nov 20, 2015278 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V763000Nov 17, 2015285 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Additionally, if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V729000Nov 4, 2015667 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V710000Oct 27, 201565 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V706000Nov 5, 201434 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

  • Recall 14V617000Oct 3, 2014286 vehiclesModel years 2006–2014

    Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology