2018 Ford E-350: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Ford E-350: 4 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seats Vehicle recall #19V205000 · 2019 · 471 vehicles
What's wrong: Quality van sales, Inc. (quality van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford transit and e-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with freedman go-es foldaway seat back cushions. The seat cushion May not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Quality van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #19V236000 · 2019 · 36 vehicles
What's wrong: Excellance, Inc. (excellance) is recalling certain 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles built on Ford e-350, e-450, f-650, f-550 4x4, Chevrolet g4500, g4500 diesel, c3500, g3500, freightliner m2, international 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such,…
Why it matters: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #19V342000 · 2019 · 17 vehicles
What's wrong: Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights May illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Why it matters: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Taylor made will notify owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019.
Equipment Vehicle recall #19V466000 · 2019 · 52 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The driver May inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2018 Ford E-350 has 3 owner complaints, ranking #28 of 35 E-350 model years for complaints (well below the 29 average). Neighboring years: 2017 (13 complaints, 4 recalls), 2019 (3 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Ford E-350. 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 2018 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (2), electrical (1), suspension (1).
Where can I get a 2018 Ford E-350 repair manual?
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