2017 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ford E-350.

20162018
Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2017 Ford E-350 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Steering Defects

#23 complaints

Suspension Failures

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford E-350.

Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Ford E-350

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~562 vehicles.

19V466000Other Equipment
~52 affected

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.

19V401000Other Equipment
~22 affected

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.

19V342000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~17 affected

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.

19V205000Seats
~471 affected

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."

Other Ford E-350 Years

2017 Ford E-350 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Ford E-350 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford E-350 has 15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford E-350?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (4 complaints); Suspension Failures (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Ford E-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford E-350 include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 562 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Ford E-350?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford E-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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