2010 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 E-350 years
The 2010 Ford E-350 has a complaint index of 80, ranking 4th worst of 16 model years, with 17 complaints and 16 recalls logged by NHTSA. Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues dominate, making it an Avoid year relative to other E-350 years.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 16
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2010 Ford E-350 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Front end vibrates at highway speed, traced to a failed front passenger's side lower ball joint.
- Tires delaminate and blow out after tens of thousands of miles, sometimes tearing off rubber and causing body damage.
- Vehicle stalls or misfires unpredictably while driving or at idle, with the problem recurring despite repeated dealer visits.
- Engine develops abnormal noise linked to a blown spark plug, with the failure recurring even after multiple repairs.
- Fuel delivery cuts out at speed, causing the van to lose power and roll to a stop before it can be restarted.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a low-speed frontal collision, resulting in an injury.
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 a bad year?
- NHTSA data ranks it 4th worst out of 16 model years for the E-350, with a complaint index of 80 and 16 recalls, so it's rated Avoid relative to other E-350 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Ford E-350?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 35% of reports, the largest share, with a median failure mileage of 71,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Ford E-350 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 16 recalls tied to the 2010 E-350, mostly involving aftermarket Ricon wheelchair lift link arms and platform support bumpers on converted vans.
- How does the 2010 E-350 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 80 is worse than the 2015 (27), 2016 (7), and most other listed years, though better than 2011 (87) and 2021 (100).