Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Ford E-350 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering30
Suspension30
Electrical system30
Engine20
Tires20
Air bags11
Wheels10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Fuel/propulsion system10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

16 recalls

2010 Ford E-350 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

Recall 16V-350 · May 24, 2016 · 2 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-779 · Nov 20, 2015 · 278 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-763 · Nov 17, 2015 · 285 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-729 · Nov 4, 2015 · 667 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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26%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles · 9 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-641 · Oct 10, 2014 · 834 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-617 · Oct 3, 2014 · 286 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-595 · Sep 24, 2014 · 437 vehicles · 331 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2016 Q4

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-426 · Jul 10, 2014 · 36 vehicles · 26 repaired

Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-197 · Apr 16, 2014 · 66 vehicles · 22 repaired

Risk. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 13V-261 · Jun 21, 2013 · 37 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, other: fuel injection system

Recall 11V-450 · Aug 31, 2011 · 101 vehicles

Risk. A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 11V-392 · Aug 1, 2011 · 75 vehicles

Risk. IF A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 11V-131 · Feb 24, 2011 · 185 vehicles

Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2010 vs. every other E-350 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-350 median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Truck starts violently shaking and hard to control after hitting bumps and have to come to almost a complete stop to make it stop
Complaint 11439352 · Nov 4, 2021

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