2018 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford E-350.

20172019
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2018 Ford E-350 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford E-350.

Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Suspension Failures
1
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Recalls for 2018 Ford E-350

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~576 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.

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.

19V236000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~36 affected

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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."

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2018 Ford E-350 — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Ford E-350 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Ford E-350 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Ford E-350?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2018 Ford E-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ford E-350 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2018 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 576 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 2018 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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