repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2011 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford E-250, most often about the engine. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 11V-445 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Ford E-250 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2011 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
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no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Fuel system, other: storage
Risk. If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system
Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Front assembly: power adjust
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other E-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Ford E-250 safety ratings
2011 Ford E-250 VAN RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What E-250 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE PCM AT 34,000 MILES CAUSED TWO FUEL PUMPS TO BURN OUT IN 4 DAYS. A "WRENCH" WARNING SYMBOL APPEARED ON THE DASH AND THE VANS ENGINE DIES WHILE GOING AT HIGH SPEED (WE PULL A PRESSURE WASHING TRAILER HOLDING WITH HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS & WATER). IF IT WAS RAINING OR EVEN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS COULD…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UREA PUMP WAS CONTAMINATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,606. JCC
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