Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail...
Electrical system
Ford E-350 Electrical problems by year
25 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford E-350's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake...
Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0L diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Latest E-350 electrical complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford E-350. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 92,801. The contact later discovered that upon contacting the local DMV that the mileage was 114,252.
Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM also had apparent corrosion.11
Carvana is attempting to sell this vehicle in Lehi, Utah. After speaking with the Ford dealership that worked on it for an "internal transmission repair" they told me the the vehicle's engine is bad (full long block replacement is recommended and the dealership told me it's dangerous) and needs a new engine. The previous owner was told this and then turned around and sold it to Carvana. I told Carvana this and they did nothing about it and it is still for sale. Please protect anyone looking to purchase this vehicle as it is not safe.
I've had trailer brakes and lights not working off and on with my 2022 F350. They're aware of it and sent a recall. I went to have the recall performed this morning and the dealer told me that the "fix" for the recall also doesn't work and that they'll call me when the "new fix" is ready. Meanwhile, I'm getting into towing season and I'll be towing a large trailer across the country repeatedly with trailer brakes that might work or might not.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure to be a misfire on cylinder #3 and the spark plugs were faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,486. The VIN was invalid.
This vehicle has a 12,500 gvwr. We recently had this at a ford dealer for a broken left rear suspension. The dealer weighed the entire vehicle and determined the tare weight to be 11,200 lbs. This is a class-c motorhome and it was completely empty of any and all cargo, no liquids, which is capable of carrying 40 gallons of water at 8.3 Gallons per pound. There was less than 1/4 of a tank of fuel, of a 55 gallon tank and the manufacturer states that this is a 4 passenger vehicle. With the math we have done, of 40...
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gallons of water at 333.60 Lbs and 55 gallons of gas equates to 346.50 Lbs. My 4 members of my family combined weigh in at 800 lbs and with all the totals added together I come up with 12, 680 gvwr. This vehicle has a rated by the manufacturer tow capacity of 8,000 lbs. The vehicle has many large storage bins incorporated into the unit. Based on the weights displayed, I've already exceeded the gvwr. With that said, I can not legally drive this vehicle with the 4 members of my family. My storage compartments are completely empty and I have no camping supplies onboard, that including pots, pans, cups, toitletries, chairs, etc.The reason for this notice is because the left rear suspension has failed in only 7,000 miles traveled. I'm fearful that if I drive this and have any situation on the road, that my insurance company will invalidate my policy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection control module failed. The contact replaced the control module, but the failure continued. Upon inspection, the contact determined that the fuel injection control module wire harness failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 90,000.
While stopped at a thruway rest area in w. Virginia. It had been raining quite a bit on this - our first day of vacation. Our new 2014 ford e-350 would not shift out of park! All of the dash lights started flashing, then stopped, then flashed again. This happened a few times. The truck would start would not shift out of park. After discussions with ford roadside assist, the truck was towed to a ford dealer. The main engine electrical component's compartment was not sealed correctly, letting water into the...
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compartment and shorting out the electrical system in the truck. The whole electrical component had to be replaced. Thankfully, we were stopped in a rest area when discovered and not on the road! This is a safety issue, since the truck could have stalled out at any time while driving. The ford dealer had the truck for 2 weeks, while working to find and fix this issue.
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
This bus is owned by first baptist church of grant, al. About one year ago we started having times when the bus would crank but not start. Our mechanic has checked it four different tlimes, however, every time except this time (5th time) it started when he went to check it. This time we were taking our seniors on a trip, but when we went to crank it, it cranked but would not start. We had it towed to woody anderson ford in huntsville, al. I spoke with the truck service manager today and he told me the engine...
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wiring harness was bad. This bus only has 30,000 miles on it. It has been at woody anderson ford 4 days. I know recalls are based on the vin number primarily. This is a like new bus and already had to replace the fuel injectors, turbo charger, and a couple of different sensors. Anyone with any common sense knows that it is not normal for an engine wiring harness to go bad. Ford motor company needs to be held accountable and responsible for replacing an engine component that should last as long as you own the vehicle. There is a recall on some vehicles with a 6.0L diesel engine with problems like ours, it is recall # 05s34. The ford dealership said it would cost $3000.00 To replace the wiring harness. This should be a ford motor company problem. Thanks for reading and considering my complaint. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My name is steve stanfield. I am the pastor. My email is [[redacted]] [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
I had an issue with the vehicle having a sudden miss from the engine while on the freeway. Saturday the sparkplugs and one coil pack was replaced. The vehicle was next driven on sunday evening where approx. 1/2 Mile from the home the vehicle shut off without any power to the steering and brakes. Instruments lights were still working but dropped to the off position. I opened the hood and smelled electrical fumes, not being able to see what was wrong, I disconnected the battery with a pair of channelocks. The vehicle...
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was towed home and I began to investigate the issue. I found that the pcm/ecm had been rendered permanently nonfunctional causing the vehicle shut off. The wiring had a 1.5" By 2" & 3/4" deep burnt/melted area on a roughly 2" round harness. I further found that the main wiring harness from the pcm/ecm in the factory installed position had been rubbing for some time on an exhaust component wrapped with fiberglass. The plastic wrapping and metal wrapping was obviously breached and exposed the wiring to be grounded to the exhaust component and also was the fiberglass on the exhaust component had worn off exposing bare heated metal. The excessive heat helped to melt into the wiring and no fuses were blown. The protection had been inadequate to provide a safe operation of the vehicle. The engine is a 5.4L gasoline which the sealed fuel source is approx. 1 Ft. Away. I think any of the e-series vans that year need to be inspected because of stalling and fire issues. I am a 6'2 230 lb person and had difficulty slowing the vehicle on a vacant street, steering wasn't as bad but required adequate force. I do have photos of the harness and exhaust component. The ecm/pcm is roughly $1200.00 And the wiring harness is around $670.00 Before any labor or technical costs. I will inspect all the other wire locations for other issues. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact replaced the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that he had tested the battery before the vehicle stalled and it was operating normally. The contact stated the internal connection to the post of the battery caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. ...Updated 01/25/12 *bf
Ford 2005 e350 diesel both new still under warranty breakdown over a dozen times wouldn't start sometimes after 20 min. Trying it starts roadside assistance. Tow it 5 times to difference ford certified technician they change parts but same problem it stall once my dad hit a parked truck damage hood and fender I can contacted ford many times I got two letters from (we are not doing anything for you ) I paid $35 k w/extended warranty and still making payments I am vary upset. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on three occasions. On the first occasion, he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of failure. On the second occasion, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The cam sensor was replaced. The vehicle stalled the following day and was towed to the dealer once again. The vehicle started the following day without incident. The vehicle was still at the dealer as of july 27,...
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2007. The dealer stated that recall number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) did not apply to his vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle has no throttle response before the stalling occurs. During stalling, the vehicle lost all power and was difficult to steer and brake. All of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated during the failure. The vin and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 101,000.
6.0 Power stroke, many problems since new . Purchased in aug, 05 *jb
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