2012 Ford E-350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Ford E-350 has 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: 2012 ford e-350 passenger van. consumer writes in regards adaptive equipment not being installed correctly or in a timely fashion. *tgw. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

4 complaints

18%

• 2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW
• 2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW
• RENTED BUDGET TRUCK IN ALABAMA ON 8/30. DROVE FROM ALABAMA TO IOWA. RENTED AN AUTO TRANSPORT IN ADDITION TO THE FORD E-350 (2012). THE E-350 WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO MOVE ON THAT DATE. THE E-350 HAD THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS ISSUES: 1) NE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

18%

• 2012 E350 FORD WITH 69 K MILES AND BEFORE I REACHED 70 K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. THE FORWARD PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILED. THIS IS COVERED UNDER FORD?S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 12N04. I BEING THE 3RD OWNER, I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS FORD PROGRAM WHEN THE TRANS FAILED. THE TRANS
• THE PLANETARY GEARS IN OUR TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FORD RECALL SPECIFICALLY FOR VANS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED IN OHIO PLANT DURING 2011 AND 2012 BECAUSE OF DEFECTS IN THE PLANETARY GEARS WHICH CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CASE, BUT I
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE

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

“2012 E350 FORD WITH 69 K MILES AND BEFORE I REACHED 70 K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. THE FORWARD PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILED. THIS IS COVERED UNDER FORD?S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 12N04. I BEING THE 3RD OWNER, I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS FORD PROGRAM WHEN THE TRANS FAILED. THE TRANS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

14%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI
• WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.
• TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER BROTHER WHO OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK AT (SAYVILLE FORD 5686 SUNRISE HWY, SAYVILLE, NY 11782 (855) 561-1191), IT WAS DISCOVERED AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-350 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE WEIGHT. THE DEALER ADDED BINS TO THE VEHICLE BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE D
• WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-350 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE WEIGHT. THE DEALER ADDED BINS TO THE VEHICLE BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY DEPRESSING BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE W
• WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY DEPRESSING BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE W”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~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 22 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: 2012 FORD E-350 PASSENGER VAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR IN A TIMELY FASHION. *TGW
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 2012 E350 FORD WITH 69 K MILES AND BEFORE I REACHED 70 K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. THE FORWARD PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILED. THIS IS COVERED UNDER FORD?S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 12N04. I BEING THE 3RD OWNER, I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS FORD PROGRAM WHEN THE TRANS FAILED. THE TRANS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-350 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE WEIGHT. THE DEALER ADDED BINS TO THE VEHICLE BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)