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2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-285 the manufacturer reports only 100% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 100%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage133kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 has problems

2 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
Engine10
Steering10

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

1 recall

2017 North Central Emergency 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.

100%repaired · 2019 Q2

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-285 · Apr 10, 2019 · 5 vehicles · 5 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 →

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 North Central Emergency.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Ford 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 Ford E-350 median. How we score

'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ford E-350 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2017 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
Complaint 11533256 · Jul 19, 2023 · 133,000 miles

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