Is the 2014 Ford E-350 reliable?

The 2014 Ford E-350 has 23 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: WHEELS problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ford E-350?

Top problems: WHEELS (4 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (4 complaints, avg repair $500); SUSPENSION (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Ford E-350?

Yes, there are 11 recall(s): EQUIPMENT, SEATS, SEAT BELTS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Ford E-350?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Ford E-350 is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Ford E-350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Ford E-350 has 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 20. The most common issue is wheels problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: budget rental truck did not inspect the car carrier rented to me. three hundred miles into the travel, the tire blew and goodyear discovered that there was no brake pad, the brake fluid was leaking, the caliber, and rotor were bad. had the tire not blown, this could have cause a fatal accident. *. There are 11 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

WHEELS

4 complaints

17%

• BUDGET RENTAL TRUCK DID NOT INSPECT THE CAR CARRIER RENTED TO ME. THREE HUNDRED MILES INTO THE TRAVEL, THE TIRE BLEW AND GOODYEAR DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE PAD, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING, THE CALIBER, AND ROTOR WERE BAD. HAD THE TIRE NOT BLOWN, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. *
• WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HUB CAP ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. THE TRUCK HAD A LITTLE OVER 3000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND DIDN'T EVEN NOTICE WHEN THE HUB CAP CAME OFF. I ONLY NOTICED IT WAS MISSING WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO WORK WITH THE D
• STEEL RIM FAILURE. PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 8000 MILES ON ODOMETER OCTOBER 2014. AS OF TODAY DECEMBER 2017 THE ODOMETER READS 141,000 MILES . I HAVE REPLACE ALL FOUR RIMS ON THIS VEHICLE ONE BY ONE. FIRST ISSUE I WAS LOOSING HUB CAPS WHILE DRIVING CONTINUOUSLY,I FINALLY GAVE UP AND TOOK ALL OFF,LEFT B

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

“BUDGET RENTAL TRUCK DID NOT INSPECT THE CAR CARRIER RENTED TO ME. THREE HUNDRED MILES INTO THE TRAVEL, THE TIRE BLEW AND GOODYEAR DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE PAD, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING, THE CALIBER, AND ROTOR WERE BAD. HAD THE TIRE NOT BLOWN, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. *”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Ford E-350

Based on 20 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 12K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (11)

EQUIPMENT29/05/2019

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.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Ford E-350

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford E-350 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2014 E-350, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 23 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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WHEELS: BUDGET RENTAL TRUCK DID NOT INSPECT THE CAR CARRIER RENTED TO ME. THREE HUNDRED MILES INTO THE TRAVEL, THE TIRE BLEW AND GOODYEAR DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE PAD, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING, THE CALIBER, AND ROTOR WERE BAD. HAD THE TIRE NOT BLOWN, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. *
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: I RECENTLY RENTED AN RV FROM CRUISE AMERICA. I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN BUT FOR ID IT WAS THEIR UNIT 254869. IT WAS BUILT FOR CRUISE AMERICA BY FOUR WINDS ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY I FOUND I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AT POSTED SPEED LIMITS. I FELT UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED OVER 60 MPH AND LESS DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE TILTED SIDEWAYS AND SHOOK. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 11 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)