Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

19 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor5

Most reports here involve transmission slipping.

transmission slipping 2premature wear 1sudden stalling 1
A recent report: EXTREME KNOCKING OF THE ENGINE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF WARM UP INCLUDING A LOSS OF POWER AND ACCELERATION. THIS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS FRONT ENGINE NOISE FROM THE "CAM SHAFT PHASER"VTC. EVEN THOUGH…
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EXTREME KNOCKING OF THE ENGINE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF WARM UP INCLUDING A LOSS OF POWER AND ACCELERATION. THIS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS FRONT ENGINE NOISE FROM THE "CAM SHAFT PHASER"VTC. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF DAMAGE IT IS CONSIDERED DAMAGE THAT WILL CAUSE FURTHER INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11320212 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor1

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1
A recent report: TRUCK DIED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING ALREADY HAD WORK DONE, ON WIRING HARNESS WONT START. THE COMPUTER SHUTS OFF. WONT START BACK UP.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11208576 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor2

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 2
A recent report: Vehicle is not as described by VIN #, correctly. Vin describes as: 2011 Forest River Limited Edition Value Hauler. My vehicle is 2011 - E350 Ford Van, 12 passenger. The problem is with the brakes…
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Vehicle is not as described by VIN #, correctly. Vin describes as: 2011 Forest River Limited Edition Value Hauler. My vehicle is 2011 - E350 Ford Van, 12 passenger. The problem is with the brakes. Have had the brakes repaired 3 occasions, but the results is always the same. The brakes go completely end and have to be pumped to stop. I believe this is a manufacturing problem. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11424341 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading7

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of steering 2
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH B.F. GOODRICH TIRES, SIZE: LT 225/75R16. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH B.F. GOODRICH TIRES, SIZE: LT 225/75R16. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND NOTICED A BLISTER IN THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED APPROXIMATELY TEN MONTHS AGO DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10957801 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading2

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

airbags not deploying 2
A recent report: THE FORD AMBULANCE I WAS IN WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. A CADILLAC ESCALADE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE STRIKING IN A OFF SET HEAD ON. THE CADILLAC WAS DOING APPROX. 40+ MPH. THE IMPACT WAS CENTERED ON…
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THE FORD AMBULANCE I WAS IN WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. A CADILLAC ESCALADE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE STRIKING IN A OFF SET HEAD ON. THE CADILLAC WAS DOING APPROX. 40+ MPH. THE IMPACT WAS CENTERED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AMBULANCE. THERE WAS ENOUGH IMPACT THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND THE ENGINE WAS PUSHED IN TO THE FIRE WALL. THERE WAS SLIGHT INTRUSION INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE AMBULANCE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE AIR BAGS IN THE CADILLAC DID DEPLOY. THERE WAS A THIRD VEHICLE INVOLVED. A FORD F`150 TRUCK THAT WAS SIDE SWIPED . THE AIR BAGS ALSO DEPLOYED. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10643090 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor2

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 2
A recent report: Unknown

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11573812 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 19 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2024, roughly 2 a year, which is about the same as the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.