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Ford E-350Model year report

2008 Ford E-350 Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
51,000miles, 33 complaints with mileage
Recalls
30campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Ford E-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E-350. The part named most often is steering, with 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by suspension (7) and brakes (6). 33 of the complaints include a mileage, and 45% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Air bags (1), Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Exterior lighting (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “I was have problems with the front end of my vehicle, I brought the vehicle to my mechanic to investigate the problems. He inspected the control arms, ball joints and rebalanced the tires. He basically didn't do anything to change the problem. The following day I was driving the van to work and noticed the front end getting worse. I then called into the shop to make another appointment. When I was driving to the mechanic the van steering went and the van became uncontrollable, since I was only a few miles away I managed to get it to the shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10479369, filed 2012-10, 62,000 miles

Suspension: “There is a loud popping noise when the braking of the van comes to a complete stop. Sometimes I am afraid the van is not going to stop all the way. From what I am reading online, it may be under previous recall for the brake system. I have no idea how to go about getting recall information, etc. To have a Ford dealership fix this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10609091, filed 2014-07, 138,962 miles

Brakes: “Was driving normally when the ABS and traction control lights came on and alarm started chiming. When I pulled over to stop the ABS kicked in and my stopping distance greatly increased. I had the van towed to a mechanic where he discovered corrosion in three ABS speed sensors. A TSB (technical service bulletin) confirmed this to be an issue only on this year and model van. Moisture is getting into these sensors and without warning it is causing normal braking failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10374777, filed 2011-01, 38,036 miles

Body and structure: “While driving, the rear and side doors will pop. It doesn't matter if they're locked or unlocked. They do not come open just come loose. Very worry some. I do home child care. I also have 7 children of my own.”

NHTSA complaint #10466681, filed 2012-07, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

45% of the 33 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,500 and 100,000 miles.

15%0–1018%10–2512%25–5018%50–759%75–10012%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (33 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 51,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 30 recalls for the 2008 Ford E-350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20221411,0003———Not enough data
20212212,2346———Rising
20171320,5564———Not enough data
201654,0003———Not enough data
2015720,9782———Not enough data
20141716,50011—13—Rising
2013136,0009—13—Not enough data
20121669,75012—13—Stable
20111976,00018—13—Falling
20101769,90016———Falling
20091020,00025———Not enough data
20083951,00030——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20071851,05135———Falling
20065373,00038——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20055567,29416——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20044650,00010——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034685,5097——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20025380,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20015289,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20005999,7838——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19997287,0009——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199863113,6148——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19977970,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19965038,9343——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19956980,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199451137,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19934385,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19924145,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199119—1———Stable
19902389,0002———Stable
19892664,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19881172,0001———Not enough data
198714—8———Not enough data
19861160,00011———Not enough data
1983573,0008———Not enough data

All Ford E-350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Ford E-350 have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2008 Ford E-350 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Ford E-350 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 12 complaints (31% of the total), followed by suspension with 7.

Has the 2008 Ford E-350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Ford E-350 reported?

Among the 33 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,000 miles and the middle half falls between 19,500 and 100,000 miles; 45% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.