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
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).
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 E-350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2024 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2023 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Engine |
| 2022 E-350 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Steering |
| 2021 E-350 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Engine |
| 2020 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2019 E-350 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2018 E-350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2017 E-350 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2016 E-350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2015 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Steering |
| 2014 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | Electrical System |
| 2013 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Suspension |
| 2012 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | Engine |
| 2011 E-350 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | Brakes |
| 2010 E-350 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | Steering |
| 2009 E-350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2008 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | Brakes |
| 2007 E-350 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | Electrical System |
| 2006 E-350 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Body & Structure |
| 2005 E-350 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
Most common Ford E-350 problem areas (all years)
- Steering19 complaints
- Engine18 complaints
- Brakes15 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain9 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion8 complaints
- Electrical System7 complaints
- Suspension5 complaints
- Wheels & Tires4 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Body & Structure2 complaints
Complaint trend
Ford E-350 recalls
Risk: A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
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.
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.
Risk: A vehicle which does not have the park pawl fully engaged may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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