2010 Ford E-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Ford E-350 has a complaint index of 70, ranks 7th worst of 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 17 complaints, 16 recalls (all wheelchair-lift related), and a top problem area of Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 E-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 16
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2010 Ford E-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (35%)
- Electrical System3 (18%)
- Steering3 (18%)
- Engine2 (12%)
- Other2 (12%)
- Structure & Body2 (12%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front end vibrates around 35 mph, traced by dealers to a worn front passenger lower ball joint.
- Tires delaminate and blow out on the highway, in some cases sending rubber onto the road and damaging the body.
- Vehicle loses power and drops to a stop at highway speed, then runs rough or is hard to restart, suggesting a fuel delivery problem.
- Engine develops an abnormal noise linked to a blown spark plug, with the failure recurring after repairs.
- Misfiring and stalling occur unpredictably while driving or idling, sometimes not resolved after multiple shop visits.
- Airbags fail to deploy in a front-end collision at low speed, despite a police report confirming the crash.
2010 Ford E-350 recalls
16 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V779000Nov 20, 2015Other278 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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. The affected 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 bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
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. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact New England Wheels customer service at 1-800-866-9247, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. New England Wheels' number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These vans and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- NHTSA 15V763000Nov 17, 2015Other285 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the affected 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, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Additionally, if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
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. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2010 compared with other E-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford E-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 E-350 has a complaint index of 70 and ranks 7th worst among 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford E-350?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues make up 35% of complaints, including ball joint wear and tire delamination, followed by Electrical System and Steering issues at 18% each.
- Does the 2010 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2010 E-350, all involving Ricon wheelchair lifts installed by third-party mobility conversion companies, none marked do-not-drive.
- What year Ford E-350 should I avoid?
- NHTSA data shows 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2021, and 2022 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes (up to 100) than the 2010 model's 70.
- At what mileage do 2010 Ford E-350 problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 69,900, though Suspension issues showed a median of 71,000 miles and Electrical issues a median of 18,000 miles.