Worst 2017 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford E-350
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~562 vehicles.
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.
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.
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
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."
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2017 Ford E-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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