2014 Ford E-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Ford E-250 has a complaint index of 54 with 7 complaints and 11 recalls, ranking 7th worst out of 14 model years. NHTSA data gives it a Caution verdict, with engine problems (43% of complaints) as the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 54/100
- #7 of 14 E-250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 12.5 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Ford E-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (43%)
- Brakes2 (29%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden engine failure, including a broken valve spring that dropped a valve into the piston and mixed coolant with oil.
- Some describe a knocking noise under the hood that led to a full engine replacement.
- Brake pads have separated, producing a snapping sound while braking at various speeds.
- Drivers report the vehicle fishtailing at highway speed, causing a crash and putting the vehicle into limp mode.
- One owner described a transmission replacement that took the dealer 32 weeks to complete.
2014 Ford E-250 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V313000Apr 18, 2019Structure & Body2,080 vehicles
Seats
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
- NHTSA 19V125000Feb 26, 2019Other3 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 Ford E-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with Ricon Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New England has notified owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or New England customer service at 1-978-663-9724.
- NHTSA 16V350000May 24, 2016Other2 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
2014 Ford E-250 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12.5 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 14.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,475
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other E-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford E-250 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 E-250 carries a complaint index of 54 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 14 model years of the E-250.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Ford E-250?
- Engine issues make up 43% of complaints, the largest share, followed by brakes at 29%.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-250 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2014 E-250, mostly involving Ricon wheelchair lift modifications on converted vans; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2014 E-250 problems tend to show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 59,830 miles across reported issues, though engine complaints alone show a higher median of 123,500 miles.
- How does the 2014 E-250 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 54 is lower than 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2010, which are rated Avoid, but higher than 2011 and 2016, which have lower complaint indexes.