2018 Ford E-350
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 3 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the consumer owns a 2018 Ford E-350. The consumer stated that while traveling at a low rate of speed, the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however the vehicle failed to operate as needed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-11
Also filed under Service brakes
I was making a 3 point turn, and when I put the truck into reverse it jumped forward instead of going backward, causing the vehicle to strike power pole cables.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-06
Suspension
1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-03-21Exterior lighting19V236000 Excellance, Inc.
Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
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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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2019-06-05Exterior 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
2018 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V236000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 19V205000 · Seats
- Recall 19V466000 · Equipment
- Recall 19V342000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2018 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 2018 Ford E-350?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 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.