Is the 2011 Ford E-250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford E-250?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford E-250 have?

17 recalls on file for this model year.

2011 Ford E-250

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2011 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:45.366Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 6
Recalls: 17
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2011: 6 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1990	1
1991	8
1992	14
1993	7
1994	11
1995	15
1996	20
1997	24
1998	16
1999	31
2000	18
2001	18
2002	17
2003	17
2004	8
2005	11
2006	11
2007	6
2008	6
2009	2
2010	9
2011	6
2012	8
2013	11
2014	7
2015	0
2016	1
2017	2
2022	1
2023	0

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the engine warning indicator was constantly illuminated. The dealer stated that the urea pump was contaminated and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-11

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford E-250. The contact was driving 72 MPH when the contact experienced a steering failure in which the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-27

Also filed under Steering

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

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The interior grab handle is used to climb into the truck. Due to a weak design the handle breaks causing the potential for a person to fall backwards and seriously injuring themselves.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-15

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

17 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2011-05-04Seats11V246000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating systems." It…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…

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2011-05-27Fuel system, other11E019000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between December 17, 2010, and May 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model…

Remedy: As of May 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.

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2011-05-27Fuel system, other11V307000 Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 Ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel…

Remedy: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.…

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2011-09-26Fuel system, other11V450000 Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ford e-150, E-250, and e-350 5.4L engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford e-450 6.8L engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to…

Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.…

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2011-09-29Fuel system, other11E033000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 Ford e-350 (Duel rear wheel)

Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 29, 2011.

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2014-01-31Visibility11V445000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions…

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer…

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2014-03-27Fuel system, other14V097000 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).

Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.

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2014-09-01Fuel system, other14V426000 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.

Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

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2014-10-03Equipment adaptive/mobility14V584000 National Van Builders, Inc.

Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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2014-11-17Equipment adaptive/mobility14V617000 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...

Remedy: New England will notify owners to take vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 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...

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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2015-11-13Equipment adaptive/mobility15V763000 Mobility Specialists, Inc.

Remedy: Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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2015-12-15Equipment adaptive/mobility15V729000 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...

Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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2016-01-05Equipment adaptive/mobility15V779000 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.

Remedy: New England Wheels will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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2016-06-29Equipment adaptive/mobility16V350000 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.

Remedy: New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016.

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2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles...

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

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Date not on fileEquipment13V261000 Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012.

Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Ford E-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V261000 · Equipment
Recall 11V246000 · Seats
Recall 11E019000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 11V307000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 11V450000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 11E033000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 11V445000 · Visibility
Recall 14V097000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 14V584000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 14V617000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 15V763000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 15V729000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 15V779000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 16V350000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford E-250 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford E-250?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford E-250 have?: 17 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.