2017 Ford E-350
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
4 of 13 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-11
Also filed under Electrical system and forward collision avoidance
While driving on interstate at the speed of 75 MPH went over a small bump on road that had been repaired and my truck went into a severe front end shake and wobble that I just about went into the ditch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-25
Suspension
3 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.
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We ordered a 2017 with an advertised gvw of 14,500 and gcvw of 22,000 (E450) but the manufacturer substituted a 2018 product with a gcvw of 18,500 (E350) and gvw of only 12,500 which in my opinion is a major safety concern considering that most...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-03
Engine
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford e -350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was jump started. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shutdown when the key was removed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-14
Wheels
1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.
Structure
1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-03-21Seats19V205000 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.
Remedy: Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
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2019-05-09Equipment19V466000 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.
Remedy: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019.
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2019-05-09Equipment19V401000 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...
Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
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2019-06-05Exterior lighting19V342000 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.
Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V205000 · Seats
- Recall 19V466000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V401000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V342000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2017 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 2017 Ford E-350?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford E-350 have?
- 4 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.