2017 Ford E-350: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Ford E-350: 4 recalls, 13 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V205000 · 2019 · 471 vehicles
What's wrong: Quality van sales, Inc. (quality van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford transit and e-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seat back cushions. The seat cushion May not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Quality van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #19V342000 · 2019 · 17 vehicles
What's wrong: Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights May illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Why it matters: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Taylor made will notify owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V401000 · 2019 · 22 vehicles
What's wrong: The monitors May unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which May cause the camera image to be reversed.
Why it matters: The driver May inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V466000 · 2019 · 52 vehicles
What's wrong: Svo group Inc. (svo group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford e-350 and e-450-based shuttle buses equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors May revert back to the factory default settings which May cause the camera image to be reversed.
Why it matters: The driver May inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Svo group will work with asa to notify owners, and asa will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2017 Ford E-350 has 13 owner complaints, ranking #25 of 35 E-350 model years for complaints (well below the 29 average). Complaints peaked in 2019 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 20,556 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (5 complaints, 3 recalls), 2018 (3 complaints, 4 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Ford E-350. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (4), suspension (3), engine (2).
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