2017 Ford E-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-350 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford E-350. That ranks 21st out of 33 E-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 32,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford E-350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 31% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 23% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 21,016 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 20,096 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 230 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford E-350 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
Equipment
Problem: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Seats
Problem: Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Over the course of the last 3 months I have experienced different problems with the emissions on my truck. It started with replacing the sensor in the tail pipe then that led to loosing power while pulling my 25 foot goose neck trailer. On 7 different occasion I lost power while hooked up to my…
Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM…
Fall of 2021 traveling in oklahoma panhandle pulling trailer with livestock the passenger rear tire popped off due to lug bolts breaking. Tow truck took to mckay ford in woodward, ok and they fixed. Jan 14, 2023 travieling near canadian, texas at night drivers side tire popped off due to lug nuts…
MAY 3, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V342000 BRAKE LIGHT MAY RANDOMLY ILLUMINATE IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS INCORRECTLY ILLUMINATE, IT CAN CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V342 MANUFACTURER TAYLOR MADE AMBULANCES COMPONENTS EXTERIOR LIGHTING…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD E -350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS JUMP STARTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUTDOWN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER GRIECO FORD (1651 NEW STATE HWY, RAYNHAM, MA 02767 [redacted]) WHERE IT…
Other Ford E-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 E-350 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 E-350 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 E-350 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 E-350 | 14 | 3 |
| 2021 E-350 | 22 | 6 |
| 2020 E-350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 E-350 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 E-350 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 13 | 4 |
| 2016 E-350 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 E-350 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 E-350 | 17 | 11 |
| 2013 E-350 | 13 | 9 |
| 2012 E-350 | 16 | 12 |
| 2011 E-350 | 19 | 18 |
| 2010 E-350 | 17 | 16 |
| 2009 E-350 | 10 | 25 |
| 2008 E-350 | 39 | 30 |
| 2007 E-350 | 18 | 33 |
| 2006 E-350 | 53 | 37 |
| 2005 E-350 | 55 | 14 |
| 2004 E-350 | 46 | 9 |
| 2003 E-350 | 46 | 7 |
| 2002 E-350 | 53 | 5 |
| 2001 E-350 | 52 | 4 |
| 2000 E-350 | 59 | 8 |
| 1999 E-350 | 72 | 9 |
| 1998 E-350 | 63 | 8 |
| 1997 E-350 | 79 | 5 |
| 1996 E-350 | 50 | 3 |
| 1995 E-350 | 69 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford E-350?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford E-350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ford E-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-350 model years, the 2017 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.