2012 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Ford E-350.

20112013
Complaints
22
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2012 Ford E-350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:110,688 mi
#23 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:85,813 mi
#32 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:54,750 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford E-350.

POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,688
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,813
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,750
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,250
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
174,250
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,250
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,781
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
136,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,070
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,586

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Recalls for 2012 Ford E-350

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,433 vehicles.

16V350000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~2 affected

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.

15V779000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~278 affected

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.

15V763000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~285 affected

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.

15V729000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~667 affected

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.

14V706000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~34 affected

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.

14V617000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~286 affected

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.

14V595000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~437 affected

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.

14V501000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~28 affected

Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by Roush CleanTech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

14V426000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~36 affected

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

14V097000FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
~343 affected

Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.

+ 1 more recalls

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