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2018 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford E-350, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-205 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ford E-350 has problems

3 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
Power train22
Electrical system10
Service brakes11
Suspension10

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

4 recalls

2018 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

Recall 19V-466 · Jun 18, 2019 · 52 vehicles

Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-342 · May 3, 2019 · 17 vehicles

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2020 Q3

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-236 · Mar 26, 2019 · 36 vehicles · 32 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2020 Q3

Seats

Recall 19V-205 · Mar 18, 2019 · 471 vehicles · 28 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

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

2018 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

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

TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 FORD E-350. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE INSTEAD ACCELERATE FORWARD WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY…
Complaint 11254747 · Sep 11, 2019 · 4,200 miles
I WAS MAKING A 3 POINT TURN, AND WHEN I PUT THE TRUCK INTO REVERSE IT JUMPED FORWARD INSTEAD OF GOING BACKWARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE POWER POLE CABLES.
Complaint 11083591 · Apr 6, 2018 · 4,800 miles

Own a 2018 E-350?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.