2011 Ford E-350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2011 Ford E-350 has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is tires problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires recall notice and seeks correct reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated all 4 of the tires failed, before he received the recall. michelin sent him a check for $ 139.90. the consumer stated the reimbursement was insufficient. *jb.

4 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TIRES

4 complaints

21%

• CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS CORRECT REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE TIRES FAILED, BEFORE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL. MICHELIN SENT HIM A CHECK FOR $ 139.90. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REIMBURSEMENT WAS INSUFFICIENT. *JB
• CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP DECIDED NOT TO HONOR TIRE RECALL. *SMD ALL 6 TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE A PART OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO TRY ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT. HOWEVER, THE RETAILER STATED THEY WERE A SMALL BUSINESS, AND COULD NOT AFFORD TO HONOR THE RECAL
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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

“CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS CORRECT REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE TIRES FAILED, BEFORE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL. MICHELIN SENT HIM A CHECK FOR $ 139.90. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REIMBURSEMENT WAS INSUFFICIENT. *JB”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

3 complaints

16%

• VEHICLE JERKS INTO GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, OR WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. VEHICLE WAS FALLING OUT OF THIRD GEAR AND REQUIRED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH SOLENOID REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON NOT SEALING. REQUIRED TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AFTER 8,500 MILES. AFTER SIX MONTHS
• TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY FAILED ALREADY. *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-350. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A METAL GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE SUBFRAME. THE GRINDING NOISE WAS ALSO PRESENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WALDORF FORD, 2440 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF MD) WHERE IT WAS

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

“VEHICLE JERKS INTO GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, OR WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. VEHICLE WAS FALLING OUT OF THIRD GEAR AND REQUIRED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH SOLENOID REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON NOT SEALING. REQUIRED TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AFTER 8,500 MILES. AFTER SIX MONTHS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

11%

• AMBULANCE ON RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALL. STEERING WHEEL "LET GO" CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE ALL CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL COULD BE SPUN COMPLETELY 360 DEGREES VERY FAST. WE HAVE VIDEO OF THE CRASH AND STEERING WHEEL. WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN AMBULANCES OF THIS TYPE. COULD HAV
• ALL THREE BOLTS ON THE STEERING COMPARTMENT WENT OUT AND LOST CONTROL OF MY PICKUP TRUCK. I WAS LEAVING FROM MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED DRIVING 2 MPH PER HOUR. AN HOUR PRIOR TO THIS MY DAUGHTER DROVE THIS VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY AND I AM GLAD NOTHING HAD HAPPENED TO HER, THANK GOD. I CALLED INTER-M

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

“AMBULANCE ON RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALL. STEERING WHEEL "LET GO" CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE ALL CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL COULD BE SPUN COMPLETELY 360 DEGREES VERY FAST. WE HAVE VIDEO OF THE CRASH AND STEERING WHEEL. WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN AMBULANCES OF THIS TYPE. COULD HAV”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

11%

• MY GIRLFRIEND WAS FALLING ASLEEP, GOT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE VAN IS TOTALED AND HAS A MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE FRONT. THANK GOD SHE DID NOT GET INJURED BUT I AM WORRIED WHAT WOULD NEED TO HAPPEN TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS AT THIS VEHICLE AS THESE DID NOT OPEN AT THIS MAJOR CRASH. *TR
• THE FORD AMBULANCE I WAS IN WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. A CADILLAC ESCALADE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE STRIKING IN A OFF SET HEAD ON. THE CADILLAC WAS DOING APPROX. 40+ MPH. THE IMPACT WAS CENTERED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AMBULANCE. THERE WAS ENOUGH IMPACT THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE AND

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“MY GIRLFRIEND WAS FALLING ASLEEP, GOT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE VAN IS TOTALED AND HAS A MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE FRONT. THANK GOD SHE DID NOT GET INJURED BUT I AM WORRIED WHAT WOULD NEED TO HAPPEN TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS AT THIS VEHICLE AS THESE DID NOT OPEN AT THIS MAJOR CRASH. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

11%

• Vehicle is not as described by VIN #, correctly. Vin describes as: 2011 Forest River Limited Edition Value Hauler. My vehicle is 2011 - E350 Ford Van, 12 passenger. The problem is with the brakes. Have had the brakes repaired 3 occasions, but the results is always the same. The brakes go complet
• The brakes are faulty. Have tried to have them repaired 3 times and it ends with the same problem. The brakes go all the way in and have to be pumped to stop.

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

“Vehicle is not as described by VIN #, correctly. Vin describes as: 2011 Forest River Limited Edition Value Hauler. My vehicle is 2011 - E350 Ford Van, 12 passenger. The problem is with the brakes. Have had the brakes repaired 3 occasions, but the results is always the same. The brakes go complet”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TIRES: CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS CORRECT REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE TIRES FAILED, BEFORE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL. MICHELIN SENT HIM A CHECK FOR $ 139.90. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REIMBURSEMENT WAS INSUFFICIENT. *JB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE JERKS INTO GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, OR WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. VEHICLE WAS FALLING OUT OF THIRD GEAR AND REQUIRED CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH SOLENOID REPLACEMENT. INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON NOT SEALING. REQUIRED TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL AFTER 8,500 MILES. AFTER SIX MONTHS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: AMBULANCE ON RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CALL. STEERING WHEEL "LET GO" CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE ALL CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL COULD BE SPUN COMPLETELY 360 DEGREES VERY FAST. WE HAVE VIDEO OF THE CRASH AND STEERING WHEEL. WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE DEFECT IN AMBULANCES OF THIS TYPE. COULD HAV
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: MY GIRLFRIEND WAS FALLING ASLEEP, GOT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE. THE VAN IS TOTALED AND HAS A MAJOR DAMAGE ON THE FRONT. THANK GOD SHE DID NOT GET INJURED BUT I AM WORRIED WHAT WOULD NEED TO HAPPEN TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS AT THIS VEHICLE AS THESE DID NOT OPEN AT THIS MAJOR CRASH. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)