Ford E-350 years to avoid (and the best years)
129 NHTSA owner complaints and 35 recalls across 8 model years, 2010 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 129complaints
- 35recalls
- 7reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 2reported injuries
Which Ford E-350 years should you avoid?
No Ford E-350 model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Ford E-350 year has 16 complaints on file.
What are the best Ford E-350 years?
The Ford E-350 years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2017 (13), 2013 (13) and 2022 (14). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 0.9× | 3 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2021 | 22 | 1.4× | 6 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2017 | 13 | 0.8× | 4 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2014 | 17 | 1.1× | 11 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Wheels |
| 2013 | 13 | 0.8× | 8 | 1 | 0 | Few red flags | Suspension |
| 2012 | 16 | 1.0× | 11 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2011 | 18 | 1.1× | 19 | 3 | 0 | Few red flags | Tires |
| 2010 | 16 | 1.0× | 17 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 70 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain24 (34%)
- Steering, suspension & tires23 (33%)
- Brakes10 (14%)
- Other systems6 (9%)
- Airbags & seat belts3 (4%)
Recalls (35)
Safety · 25V793000 · Nov 2025 · model year 2021
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.
Steering · 24V097000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
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.
Fuel system · 22V925000 · Dec 2022 · model year 2022
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Steering · 22V089000 · Feb 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
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.
Safety · 20V795000 · Dec 2020 · model year 2021
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.
Brakes · 20V175000 · Mar 2020 · model year 2021
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.
Transmission · 20V099000 · Feb 2020 · model year 2021
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.
Safety · 19V466000 · Jun 2019 · model year 2017
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V401000 · May 2019 · model years 2014, 2017
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 19V342000 · May 2019 · model year 2017
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V313000 · Apr 2019 · model year 2014
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Safety · 19V205000 · Mar 2019 · model year 2017
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Seat belts · 17V472000 · Jul 2017 · model year 2014
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.
Safety · 16V350000 · May 2016 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 15V779000 · Nov 2015 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 15V763000 · Nov 2015 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 15V729000 · Nov 2015 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 14V706000 · Nov 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 14V617000 · Oct 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Safety · 14V595000 · Sep 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
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.
Fuel system · 14V501000 · Aug 2014 · model year 2012
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 14V426000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Safety · 14V216000 · Apr 2014 · model year 2010
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Safety · 14V197000 · Apr 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Fuel system · 14V097000 · Mar 2014 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Safety · 13V261000 · Jun 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Safety · 12V326000 · Jun 2012 · model year 2010
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Fuel system · 11V450000 · Aug 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fuel system · 11E033000 · Aug 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
A GAS LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Body & glass · 11V445000 · Aug 2011 · model year 2011
The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Suspension · 11V392000 · Aug 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
IF A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH
Fuel system · 11E019000 · May 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
A GAS LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fuel system · 11V307000 · May 2011 · model year 2011
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Safety · 11V246000 · Apr 2011 · model year 2011
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES OF SEVERE LOADING, THE WORM GEAR COULD FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO SHIFT UNRESTRAINED FORWARD OR BACKWARD INCREASING THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
Safety · 11V131000 · Feb 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.