2012 FORD E-350

11 recalls, 22 complaints - 30 TSBs

16V350000 May 24, 2016
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additiona... Read more
Consequence
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 ... Read more
Remedy
New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1... Read more
2 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New England Wheels
15V779000 Nov 20, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
New England Wheels will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact New England Wheels cust... Read more
278 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New England Wheels
15V763000 Nov 17, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affec... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
Remedy
Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mob... Read more
285 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mobility Specialists, Inc.
15V729000 Nov 4, 2015
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with fold... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer ser... Read more
667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
14V706000 Nov 5, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped wi... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service a... Read more
34 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
14V617000 Oct 3, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected whe... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
New England will notify owners to take vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact New England custom... Read more
286 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New England Wheels
14V595000 Sep 24, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer servi... Read more
437 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach
14V501000 Aug 6, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line f... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
28 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Adrian Steel Company
14V426000 Jul 10, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped wi... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
36 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Roush Performance Products, Inc.
14V097000 Mar 4, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Defect Description
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, all... Read more
Consequence
If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
343 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Landi Renzo USA
13V261000 Jun 21, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
37 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN3
ENGINE3
STEERING2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
WHEELS2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Aug 21, 2023
Incident date: Aug 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and failed to accelerate as needed while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact also heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminate... Read more
ENGINE Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Feb 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER BROTHER WHO OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK AT (SAYVILLE FORD 5686 SUNRISE HWY, SAYVILLE, NY 11782 (855) 561-1191), IT WAS DISCOVERED AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 9, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 6, 2018
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, STARTED SMELLING GAS, SO I PULLED OVER THE CHECK WHY I SMELLED GAS AND AS SOON ASI OPENS THE HOOD, THE VAN BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT FULLY ENGULFED THE VAN IN ABOUT 3 TO 4 MINUTES AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVING FOR 1... Read more
Fire
WHEELS Sep 6, 2018
Incident date: Jul 19, 2018
THREE OUT OF THE FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED AND INFLATED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECS.
POWER TRAIN Sep 20, 2017
Incident date: Sep 15, 2017
THE PLANETARY GEARS IN OUR TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FORD RECALL SPECIFICALLY FOR VANS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED IN OHIO PLANT DURING 2011 AND 2012 BECAUSE OF DEFECTS IN THE PLANETARY GEARS WHICH CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CASE, BUT I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 22, 2017
Incident date: Dec 15, 2016
SUDDEN LOSS OF HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS ..FIRST OCCURRED WHILE MOVING ,,,HIGH BEAMS HAVE PERMANENTLY STOPPED WORKING SINCE THE INCIDENT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 23, 2016
Incident date: Mar 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2012 FORD E-350 UHAL TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE DURING HIGH WINDS WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,586.
ENGINE May 15, 2015
Incident date: May 8, 2015
WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.
STEERING May 15, 2015
Incident date: May 8, 2015
WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.
SERVICE BRAKES May 15, 2015
Incident date: May 8, 2015
WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI... Read more
ENGINE Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 28, 2014
2012 E350 FORD WITH 69 K MILES AND BEFORE I REACHED 70 K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. THE FORWARD PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILED. THIS IS COVERED UNDER FORD?S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 12N04. I BEING THE 3RD OWNER, I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS FORD PROGRAM WHEN THE TRANS FAILED. THE TRANS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
RENTED BUDGET TRUCK IN ALABAMA ON 8/30. DROVE FROM ALABAMA TO IOWA. RENTED AN AUTO TRANSPORT IN ADDITION TO THE FORD E-350 (2012). THE E-350 WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO MOVE ON THAT DATE. THE E-350 HAD THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS ISSUES: 1) NE... Read more
WHEELS Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
RENTED BUDGET TRUCK IN ALABAMA ON 8/30. DROVE FROM ALABAMA TO IOWA. RENTED AN AUTO TRANSPORT IN ADDITION TO THE FORD E-350 (2012). THE E-350 WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO MOVE ON THAT DATE. THE E-350 HAD THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS ISSUES: 1) NE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
RENTED BUDGET TRUCK IN ALABAMA ON 8/30. DROVE FROM ALABAMA TO IOWA. RENTED AN AUTO TRANSPORT IN ADDITION TO THE FORD E-350 (2012). THE E-350 WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO MOVE ON THAT DATE. THE E-350 HAD THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS ISSUES: 1) NE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: May 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY DEPRESSING BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
STEERING Jun 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-350 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE WEIGHT. THE DEALER ADDED BINS TO THE VEHICLE BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 14, 2013
FIRST INSTANCE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WAS FAILURE OF NEW LED TV. RV WAS IN GIANT RV SHOP IN COLTON FROM JAN 14 TO FEB 12. ON DRIVE HOME, NOTICED THAT RADIO & REAR VIEW MONITOR WOULD NOT WORK. ON SHORE POWER, RADIO WOULD FUNCTION BUT NOT REAR VIEW MONITOR W/OR W/OUT CHASSIS ON. COACH BATTERIES EN... Read more
EQUIPMENT Jan 8, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Jan 8, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 FORD E-350

30 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
100000 POWER TRAIN4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
190000 TIRES1
SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
SSM 47976 May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
DOR-B8H4Z-11 Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
SSM 47201 Mar 30, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46295 Jan 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
16-0057 Apr 5, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift? transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 a
16-0032 Mar 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
4R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Ser
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
44863 Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
44848 Jan 9, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
ASI-44534 May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
ASI-44538 May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008-2013 MARK LT, F-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRA
TSB-14-0084 Apr 24, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD/LINCOLN: SOME TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P2270 OR P2272, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON. MODEL 2010-2011 RANGER, 2010-2012 E SERIES, EXPEDITION, F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, NAVIGATOR. *PE
TSB-14-0084 Apr 24, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD/LINCOLN: SOME TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P2270 OR P2272, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON. MODEL 2010-2011 RANGER, 2010-2012 E SERIES, EXPEDITION, F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, NAVIGATOR. *PE
CSP-13B15 Dec 17, 2013
190000 TIRES
FORD: THERE IS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF TIRES EXPERIENCING RAPID AIR LOSS AND/OR TREAD LOSS, ON SOME VANS, CAUSING TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE CRASH AND TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 2010-2013 E SERIES (E-150, 250, 350, 450).
TSB-13-6-17 Jun 15, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO
TSB-13-6-17 Jun 15, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO
TSB-13-6-17 Jun 15, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD:LINCOLN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THERE ARE VARIOUS RELATED CONCERNS ABOUT THE SYNC FEATURES, SUCH AS SYNC FEATURES INOPERATIVE, LACK OF OR SLOW RESPONSE TO PHONE AND VOICE BUTTON OPERATION. MODELS 2012-2013 FOCUS, E-SERIES, EDGE, EXPEDITIO
TSB-13-6-9 Jun 10, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS EXCESSIVE, AND IS DETERMINED AS LESS THAN 4,800 KM (3,000 MILES) DRIVEN PER 0.95L (1 QT) ENGINE OIL CONSUMED. MODELS 2011-2013 E SERIES. *PE
TSB-13-5-4 May 6, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
FORD: VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONSUMES AT LEAST 1 QT OF ENGINE OIL AFTER BEING DRIVEN APPROX. 3,000 MILES (4,800KM). MODELS 2011-2013 E-350, E-450. *PE
CSP-12N04 Jan 15, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING COVERAGE EXTENSION ON FORWARD SUN GEAR PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHICH MAY BE DAMAGED. MODELS 2011-2012 E SERIES.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-350

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ24003 Opened: Feb 27, 2024 , Closed: May 11, 2026
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) 24003 on February 27, 2024, to evaluate the scope and remedy effectiveness of NHTSA recall 24V097. On February 16, 2022, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued a safety recall, NHTSA recall 22V089, for certain 2021-2022 Ford E-350 and E-45... Read more
PE18010 Opened: Aug 21, 2018 , Closed: Jul 16, 2019
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015
Internal transmission failure
By letter dated June 10, 2019, Ford Motor Company notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission. Following the receipt of consumer complaints alleging trans... Read more
PE09055 Opened: Dec 7, 2009 , Closed: Apr 21, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each ... Read more
PE02070 Opened: Oct 1, 2002 , Closed: Jan 9, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
ALLEGED BRAKE HOSE FAILURES
FORD HAS RECEIVED NO OWNER REPORTS OF FAILURE, OTHER THAN THE FOUR ODI REPORTS THAT CAME FROM A SINGLE FLEET IN NEW YORK STATE.FORD ALSO REPORTS THAT IT HAS RECEIVED NO FIELD REPORTS AND DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS ALLEGING THE SUBJECT PROBLEM.FORD ESTIMATES THAT THE 86,910 SUBJECT VEHICLES... Read more
EA02018 Opened: Aug 19, 2002 , Closed: Aug 22, 2003
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999
RAPID TIRE DEFLATION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TE... Read more

FORD E-350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E-350 across all model years (1991, 2027).

306 Total Recalls
1,362 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
68 Reported Crashes
65 Reported Fires
10 Reported Deaths

FORD E-350 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2027 1 0 View
2026 1 0 View
2025 1 2 View
2024 1 2 View
2023 2 3 View
2022 3 20 View
2021 6 30 View
2020 0 2 View
2019 0 4 View
2018 4 5 View
2017 4 17 View
2016 3 5 View
2015 2 10 View
2014 11 23 View
2013 8 32 View
2012 (current) 11 22
2011 19 19 View
2010 17 21 View
2009 26 11 View
2008 31 56 View
2007 34 23 View
2006 38 76 View
2005 14 80 View
2004 11 70 View
2003 7 59 View
2002 4 61 View
2001 4 59 View
2000 6 63 View
1999 8 77 View
1998 7 70 View
1997 4 96 View
1996 3 59 View
1995 3 93 View
1994 5 60 View
1993 3 53 View
1992 3 51 View
1991 1 22 View
1989 0 2 View
1988 0 2 View
1986 0 1 View
1983 0 1 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View