Ford E-350 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every E-350 from 1991 to 2027: 1,026 owner complaints and 251 recalls across 35 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 1997 (79), 1999 (72), 1995 (69). Best fuel economy: 13 mpg combined (2014).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 19 | – | |
| 1992 | 3 | 41 | – | |
| 1993 | 3 | 43 | – | |
| 1994 | 5 | 51 | – | |
| 1995 | 3 | 69 | – | |
| 1996 | 3 | 50 | – | |
| 1997 | 5 | 79 | – | |
| 1998 | 8 | 63 | – | |
| 1999 | 9 | 72 | – | |
| 2000 | 8 | 59 | – | |
| 2001 | 4 | 52 | – | |
| 2002 | 5 | 53 | – | |
| 2003 | 7 | 46 | – | |
| 2004 | 9 | 46 | – | |
| 2005 | 14 | 55 | – | |
| 2006 | 37 | 53 | – | |
| 2007 | 33 | 18 | – | |
| 2010 | 16 | 17 | – | |
| 2011 | 18 | 19 | 13 | |
| 2012 | 12 | 16 | 13 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 13 | 13 | |
| 2014 | 11 | 17 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | – | |
| 2016 | 3 | 5 | – | |
| 2017 | 4 | 13 | – | |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | – | |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | – | |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | – | |
| 2021 | 6 | 22 | – | |
| 2022 | 3 | 14 | – | |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | – | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | – | |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | – | |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | – |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Ford E-350?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 1997 (79), 1999 (72), 1995 (69).
How many recalls has the Ford E-350 had?
Across 1991–2027, NHTSA lists 251 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).