repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
2013 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford E-250, most often about the tires. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-125 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford E-250 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Tires
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2013 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 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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Fuel system, other: storage
Risk. If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2013 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
In owners' words
What E-250 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 245/75/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while he was inspecting the rear tires, he noticed that the tires were cracked with tread separation. The contact called a tire shop and the…
ON 3/17/2014 WE HAD 4 2-LT225/75R16E HT 701 115S BW SENTINEL INSTALLED ON OUR VAN BY BIG BRAND TIRE & SERVICE IN LOMPOC CA. THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 50,000 MILES. WE HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 13,000 MILES. ON 8/6/2020 WE WERE DRIVING FROM WA TO SOUTHERN CA. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED GOING FLAT WHILE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-250 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES, TIRE LINE: DYNAPRO AS, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE…
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