2011 Ford E-350
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 19
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
4 of 18 total reports mention: tires.
Power train
3 of 18 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford E-350. While operating the vehicle, a metal grinding noise was heard under the subframe. The grinding noise was also present while the vehicle was operating in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-23
Vehicle jerks into gear when starting from a stop, or while moving slowly. Vehicle was falling out of third gear and required clutch replacement. Intermediate clutch solenoid replacement. Intermediate clutch piston not sealing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-28
Steering
2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.
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Ambulance on response to emergency call. Steering wheel "Let go" Causing driver to lose all control. Steering wheel could be spun completely 360 degrees very fast. We have video of the crash and steering wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-14
Service brakes
2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
Air bags
2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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My girlfriend was falling asleep, got off the road and hit a tree. The van is totaled and has a major damage on the front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-14
Also filed under Structure
Safety timeline
19 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-03-17Equipment11V131000 Braun is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 paratransit vans built on Ford E-350 chassis from April 27, 2005, through July 29, 2010, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units (Em-1)
Remedy: Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on March 17, 2011. Owners may contact carrier at…
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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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2011-07-12Service brakes, hydraulic, suspension11V392000 Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (Eng) vehicles built on a Ford E-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar and manufactured from October 31…
Remedy: Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by local Ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. The manufacturer…
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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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2014-04-10Equipment adaptive/mobility14V197000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
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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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2014-10-01Equipment adaptive/mobility14V595000 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...
Remedy: Elkhart will notify owners to take the 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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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V261000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V131000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V246000 · Seats
- Recall 11E019000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V307000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V392000 · Service brakes, hydraulic, suspension
- Recall 11V450000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11E033000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V445000 · Visibility
- Recall 14V097000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V197000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V595000 · 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
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- Is the 2011 Ford E-350 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-350?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford E-350 have?
- 19 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.