2017 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#6 most-complained of 16 E-350 years
The 2017 Ford E-350 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 67, ranking 6th worst of 16 model years. It falls into the Caution category, with steering and suspension issues making up 31% each of complaints.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2017 Ford E-350 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report a front-end 'death wobble' that starts after hitting a bump at highway speed, requiring drivers to slow below 40 mph to regain control.
- Steering shake and wobble occurred repeatedly on the same trip after hitting road bumps at 65 mph, even while towing a trailer.
- Suspension complaints describe violent front-end vibration at 60 mph after hitting a bump, with a dealer-installed part failing to fix the issue.
- One owner reported the vehicle failed to start, then would not shut down with the key removed, tied to a cluster module and instrument panel issue.
- A separate complaint describes lug bolts breaking on rear and front tires while towing, causing tires to detach from the vehicle.
- An electrical system complaint describes intermittent power loss in heavy rain, traced to moisture and corrosion in the body control 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 shows 13 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2017 E-350, giving it a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 6th worst among 16 model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Ford E-350?
- Steering issues are the top problem area, making up 31% of complaints, tied with suspension, wheels & tires problems, also at 31%.
- Does the 2017 Ford E-350 have a steering recall?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 E-350, covering back-up camera monitors, brake lights, and foldaway seat cushions, but none specifically targets steering.
- At what mileage do steering problems show up on the 2017 E-350?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 32,000 miles for steering-related failures on the 2017 E-350.
- How does the 2017 E-350 compare to other years?
- The 2017 model's complaint index of 67 is better than 2010, 2011, 2021, and 2022, which are rated Avoid, but worse than 2015 and 2016, which are rated Good and Best.