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2025 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 E-350 years

The 2025 Ford E-350 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th out of 16 model years. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the worst years like 2021 (100) and 2011 (87).

Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Ford E-350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other1 (50%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)

What owners report

  • Sidewall on a Hankook Dyna Pro HT tire detached while driving around 50 MPH, leading to a blowout
  • The tire involved was not load rated for the vehicle, according to the owner
  • Failure occurred at 37,000 miles median mileage, per the sample complaint
  • Owner reported the tires were replaced with underrated replacements after the incident
2025 Ford E-350 complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2025Sep 2026
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (1).

2025 Ford E-350 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V625000Sep 8, 2023Transmission & Powertrain5,919 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission.

    Risk: A vehicle which does not have the park pawl fully engaged may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, or the valve body and extension housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S54.

2025 compared with other E-350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023No verdict1322—
2024No verdict2021—
2025No verdict3321—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford E-350 reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2025 Ford E-350, with a Complaint Index of 33. That places it 11th out of 16 model years, better than the worst years but not among the best.
What is the main problem area for the 2025 Ford E-350?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 50% of reported complaints, including a tire sidewall failure at 37,000 miles.
Does the 2025 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. Recall 23V625000 covers 2024-2025 E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles for a park pawl that may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Ford E-350 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA data, 2021 (Complaint Index 100) and 2011 (Complaint Index 87) rank worst among E-350 model years. The 2025 model, with an index of 33, ranks 11th out of 16 years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.