Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
1991-2027 · 37 model years
Ford E-350 Problems by year
Owners have filed 171 complaints about the Ford E-350 across 37 model years, and it has 105 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (55), while 2019, 2020 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 171
- Recalls
- 105
- Crashes
- 7
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
E-350 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | D |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | C |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | B |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | C |
| 2022 | 17 | 3 | F |
| 2021 | 25 | 6 | F |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | A |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 | C |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 | C |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | B |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | B |
| 2014 | 21 | 11 | F |
| 2013 | 13 | 8 | D |
| 2012 | 0 | 11 | D |
| 2011 | 0 | 19 | F |
| 2010 | 0 | 17 | F |
| 2009 | 0 | 26 | F |
| 2008 | 0 | 31 | F |
| 2007 | 0 | 34 | F |
| 2006 | 0 | 38 | F |
| 2005 | 55 | 14 | F |
| 2004 | 0 | 11 | D |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | C |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 | C |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 | C |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 | C |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 | B |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 | B |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | A |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | A |
Most common E-350 problems
Ford E-350 recalls 105
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings...
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and...
Latest E-350 complaints
Camshaft failure, engine replaced under warranty at Crain Ford in [[redacted]]. Invoice #[redacted]. This engine failure was the 2nd in this vehicle INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Camshaft failure, engine replaced at crain ford in [[redacted]]. Invoice #[redacted] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Camshaft failure, top end of engine was rebuilt at Crain Ford In Arkansas, under warranty. Invoice # FICS1213213
Camshaft failure, Engine Replaced at McLarty Ford In Arkansas. Invoice #233829 Only 55,929 Miles on this engine, replaced under warranty
Engine Failure. Replaced at McLarty Ford, invoice #219143
Unsure of cause, needed new engine. New engine installed at Bob Utter Ford in [[redacted]]. Invoice #[redacted] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Questions about the Ford E-350
Which Ford E-350 years have the most problems?
Which Ford E-350 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford E-350 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (47), steering (28), fuel system (26) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford E-350 have?
NHTSA lists 105 recalls across all Ford E-350 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data