Worst 2008 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
SUSPENSION
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 12 | 1 | — | 29,360 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 66,240 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 135,994 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 88,654 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 129,447 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | — | 77,746 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 29,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 60,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 51,518 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 29,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2008 Ford E-350
21 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,155 vehicles.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. (Advanced Wheels) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Ford E-350 vehicles modified by Advanced Wheels and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
+ 11 more recalls
Other Ford E-350 Years
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