2014 Ford E-250

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Ford E-250 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (43% of all complaints), specifically: number 2 spark below out of the motor,when driving.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints

43%

• NUMBER 2 SPARK BELOW OUT OF THE MOTOR,WHEN DRIVING
• ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY OFFICE AFTER COMPLETION OF A CHIMNEY JOB WHEN MY MOTOR WENT WITH ONLY 73,660. I THEN HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND THAT'S WHEN MY MECHANIC PULLED THE VALVE COVERS AND DISCOVERED A BROKEN VALVE SPRING THAT HAD CAUSED IT TO DROP THE VALVE INTO THE PIST
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS N

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“NUMBER 2 SPARK BELOW OUT OF THE MOTOR,WHEN DRIVING”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

14%

• THESE VEHICLES HAVE A ROLL OVER STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS DEFECTIVE. IF THE WIND IS BLOWING, THE ROLL OVER CONTROL STARTS SLOWING DIFFERENT WHEELS AND CAUSES THE DRIVER TO STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY CLAIM IT IS WORKING AS DESIGN

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THESE VEHICLES HAVE A ROLL OVER STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS DEFECTIVE. IF THE WIND IS BLOWING, THE ROLL OVER CONTROL STARTS SLOWING DIFFERENT WHEELS AND CAUSES THE DRIVER TO STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY CLAIM IT IS WORKING AS DESIGN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

14%

• THIS IS THE 11TH FORD WE HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON. BALSIE FORD IN HYANNIS,MA HAS NOW HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 32 WEEKS AND STILL NOT BACK YET.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS IS THE 11TH FORD WE HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON. BALSIE FORD IN HYANNIS,MA HAS NOW HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 32 WEEKS AND STILL NOT BACK YET.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

14%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INNER BRAKE PAD HAD SEPARATED. THE BRAKE PAD WAS REPLACED

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INNER BRAKE PAD HAD SEPARATED. THE BRAKE PAD WAS REPLACED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

14%

• The contact owns a 2014 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the rear passenger side of the vehicle to crash into an unknown object. The contact indicated that the vehicle would only operate in limp mode after the crash. Aft

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the rear passenger side of the vehicle to crash into an unknown object. The contact indicated that the vehicle would only operate in limp mode after the crash. Aft”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: NUMBER 2 SPARK BELOW OUT OF THE MOTOR,WHEN DRIVING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: THESE VEHICLES HAVE A ROLL OVER STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS DEFECTIVE. IF THE WIND IS BLOWING, THE ROLL OVER CONTROL STARTS SLOWING DIFFERENT WHEELS AND CAUSES THE DRIVER TO STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY CLAIM IT IS WORKING AS DESIGN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: THIS IS THE 11TH FORD WE HAVE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION ON. BALSIE FORD IN HYANNIS,MA HAS NOW HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 32 WEEKS AND STILL NOT BACK YET.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INNER BRAKE PAD HAD SEPARATED. THE BRAKE PAD WAS REPLACED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)