2017 Ford E-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 Ford E-350 has a Complaint Index of 55 and ranks 10th out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 13 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 crash and 1 fire for this year, with steering and suspension the top problem areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #10 of 21 E-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2017 Ford E-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering4 (31%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (31%)
- Engine2 (15%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Structure & Body1 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering shakes or wobbles violently after hitting a bump at highway speed, sometimes called the 'death wobble,' at a median 32,000 miles.
- Front suspension vibrates hard after a minor road bump and remains uncontrollable even after dealer repair attempts, at a median 19,000 miles.
- Instrument cluster and module failures caused the vehicle to fail to start or fail to shut down after key removal, near 45,000 miles, with one report noting a fire.
- Rear wheel lug bolts or nuts broke, causing a tire to separate from the vehicle while towing a trailer.
- Body control module failure during heavy rain led to intermittent power loss affecting steering and braking after moisture and corrosion reached the module.
2017 Ford E-350 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V466000Jun 18, 2019Other52 vehicles
Equipment
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. The affected monitors may 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: 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. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
- 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 19V342000May 3, 2019Electrical System17 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
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. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2017 compared with other E-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Ford E-350 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 E-350 a Complaint Index of 55 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th out of 21 model years for this model. It has fewer complaints than several other E-350 years but still shows steering and suspension issues.
- What are the most common complaints about the 2017 Ford E-350?
- Steering and suspension complaints each account for 31% of the 13 total complaints filed with NHTSA, followed by engine issues at 15%.
- Does the 2017 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 E-350, covering back-up camera monitor displays, brake light wiring, and foldaway seat cushions. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 E-350 compare to other Ford E-350 years?
- The 2017 model's Complaint Index of 55 is worse than 2015 and 2016 (index 20 and 10, both rated Best) but better than years like 2006 and 2021, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 100 and 90.