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2021 Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford E-350, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-097 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year27% below the E-350 median · #17 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints251 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Ford E-350 has problems

25 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
Engine140
Steering70
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Service brakes21
Fuel system, diesel10
Forward collision avoidance10
Traction control system10

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

6 recalls

2021 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.

35%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine

New

Recall 25V-793 · Nov 17, 2025 · 7,046 vehicles · 2,460 repaired

Risk. Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2026 Q1

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 24V-097 · Feb 9, 2024 · 16,543 vehicles · 5,651 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2023 Q4

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 22V-089 · Feb 16, 2022 · 44,219 vehicles · 31,132 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2022 Q4

Engine

Recall 20V-795 · Dec 17, 2020 · 29,344 vehicles · 23,269 repaired

Risk. Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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70%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 20V-175 · Mar 23, 2020 · 2,871 vehicles · 1,996 repaired

Risk. Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2021 Q2

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 20V-099 · Feb 21, 2020 · 319 vehicles · 298 repaired

Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

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

2021 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Ford E-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Camshaft and Lifter Failure in Ford 7.3L Gasoline EnginesDP26011 · still open
    Open
  2. Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.RQ24003 · closed May 11, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-350 owners report

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

Camshaft failure, Engine Replaced at McLarty Ford In Arkansas. Invoice #233829 Only 55,929 Miles on this engine, replaced under warranty
Complaint 11776233 · Nov 6, 2026
Unsure of cause, needed new engine. New engine installed at Bob Utter Ford in [XXX]. Invoice #XXX INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Complaint 11776226 · Nov 6, 2026
Engine misfire on a 2021 Ford E-350 cutaway, 7.3L V8, used for parcel delivery. The vehicle was delivered to Ford of Spartanburg (Ford dealership) for diagnosis. The vehicle is still out of service. Ford's diagnosis, Repair Order 593079, June 26, 2026: "WILL NEED TO REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS AND…
Complaint 11763935 · Sep 13, 2026

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