2011 Ford E-350: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Ford E-350: 18 recalls, 19 owner complaints and up to 13 mpg combined.
Recalls
18 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 2 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #11V131000 · 2011 · 185 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse May loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Why it matters: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder May melt, and May be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
The fix: Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on March 17, 2011.
Seats Vehicle recall #11V246000 · 2011 · 192 vehicles
What's wrong: 207, "seating systems." it May be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear May fracture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2011.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #11V307000 · 2011 · 15 vehicles
What's wrong: 4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel system. A valve in the system May have been mismachined allowing a propane leak.
Why it matters: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source May result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.
Brakes (hydraulic), Suspension Vehicle recall #11V392000 · 2011 · 75 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May be susceptible to rear hydraulic brake line damage. The rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads May come in contact with the steel hydraulic brake line. If metal-to-metal abrasion occurs, the brake line May eventually rupture and cause a loss of hydraulic service brake pressure.
Why it matters: If a loss of service brake pressure occurs, the driver May not be able to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash
The fix: Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by local Ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on July 12, 2011.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #11V445000 · 2011 · 4,532 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields May form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Why it matters: The presence of bubbles May hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #11V450000 · 2011 · 101 vehicles
What's wrong: 4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas.
Why it matters: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V261000 · 2013 · 37 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicles are equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable May be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Why it matters: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it May contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit May occur that could result in a fire.
The fix: Mobility works will notify owners and ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #14V097000 · 2014 · 343 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear cng cylinder May fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
Why it matters: If the cylinder dislodges, a cng leak May result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Landi renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V197000 · 2014 · 66 vehicles
What's wrong: Cummings mobility conversion & supply, Inc. (cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with braun ncl-2, and nvl-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans May become bent or misaligned.
Why it matters: A wheelchair occupant May defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix: Braun corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and cummings mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #14V426000 · 2014 · 36 vehicles
What's wrong: Roush performance products, Inc. (roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford e-150 wagons and cargo vans, e-250 cargo vans and extended cargo vans, e-350 wagons, extended wagons, cargo vans, and extended vans, and e-450 cutaway models. These models were modified by roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line…
Why it matters: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V595000 · 2014 · 437 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Elkhart will notify owners to take the 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 October 1, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V617000 · 2014 · 286 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: New england will notify owners to take 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 17, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V641000 · 2014 · 834 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobility works (wmk Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V706000 · 2014 · 34 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses 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 January 13, 2015.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V729000 · 2015 · 667 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobilityworks (wmk Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans modified by mobilityworks to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mobilityworks 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 December 15, 2015.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V763000 · 2015 · 285 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V779000 · 2015 · 278 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #16V350000 · 2016 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: 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.
2 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Fuel system (other) Equipment recall #11E019000 · 2011 · 39 vehicles
What's wrong: 4l engines ("e-series"), and my 2011 Ford e-450 cutaways. The valves installed in the service port of the fuel rails of the kit were under minimum specification for the diameter. This LED to insufficient compression of the o-ring, allowing leakage of propane autogas. The part numbers of the affected kits are: p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa,…
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: As of May 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge.
Fuel system (other) Equipment recall #11E033000 · 2011 · 286 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas. The part numbers of the affected kits are: p07c2-176kit-ab, p10c2-rcommkit-ab, p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa, p11c2-r350kit-ab, p10-so-rkit-ba, pbc2-rkit158-ab, pbc2-rkit176-ab, and pbc2-rkitmb-ac.
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 29, 2011.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Tires (4): the most common themes are tire tread / blowout (4).
- Transmission & drivetrain (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (2): the most common themes are steering problems (2).
- Airbags (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 Ford E-350 has 19 owner complaints, ranking #18 of 35 E-350 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 29). Complaints peaked in 2014 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 76,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (17 complaints, 16 recalls), 2012 (16 complaints, 12 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.4 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 15 | 13 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 6.8 L 10-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 10 | 14 | 12 | Regular |
| 6.8 L 10-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 10 | 13 | 11 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Ford E-350, plus 2 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are tires (4), transmission & drivetrain (3), steering (2).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford E-350 get?
EPA ratings run up to 13 mpg combined (5.4 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2011 Ford E-350 repair manual?
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