2014 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#5 most-complained of 16 E-350 years
The 2014 Ford E-350 has 17 NHTSA complaints, 11 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 73, ranking it 5th worst of 16 model years — a Caution year. Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues dominate at 41% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,110 miles.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 12.5
- 11 city / 14.5 hwy
Top 2014 Ford E-350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (41%)
- Engine4 (24%)
- Steering4 (24%)
- Electrical System3 (18%)
- Other2 (12%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
What owners report
- Vehicle shakes and vibrates severely at various speeds, with owners tracing the issue to the front end.
- Hub cap detaches from a rear wheel while driving on the highway, occurring with low mileage on the vehicle.
- Vehicle tilts sideways and shakes while driving at moderate speed, with the problem recurring even after dealer repair.
- Engine stalls without warning while driving, accompanied by a burning smell and illuminated warning light.
- Tie rod ends show excessive vertical play well before normal wear would be expected, raising concern about a manufacturing defect.
- Vehicle will not shift out of park, with dashboard lights flashing intermittently during the failure.
2014 Ford E-350 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V401000May 29, 2019Other22 vehicles
Equipment
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 Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- 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 17V472000Jul 25, 2017Structure & Body94,605 vehicles
Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
2014 Ford E-350 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 14.5 MPG
- Combined
- 12.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,200
- 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-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford E-350 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints and 11 recalls for the 2014 E-350, giving it a Complaint Index of 73 and a Caution verdict relative to other E-350 model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Ford E-350?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints make up 41% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 4,110 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-350 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2014 E-350, several tied to Ricon wheelchair lift conversions and seat bolt installation.
- How does the 2014 E-350 compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 73, the 2014 E-350 ranks 5th worst among 16 model years with data; the 2016 model (index 7) is the Best year and the 2021 model (index 100) is the Avoid year with the most complaints.