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Ford E-350Model year report

2010 Ford E-350 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
69,900miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
16campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Ford E-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford E-350. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by steering (3) and suspension (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Vehicle has a misfire problem and stalling problem when driving and or at idle. This problem has been addressed by the manufacture on several occasions but has not been resolved. This defect occurs whenever it wants to and it has shut off on three occasions and almost caused an accident with one of the occurrences. The misfire was so abrupt that it almost caused an accident with my wife and I in the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10373237, filed 2010-12, 2,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2010 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to slightly vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the front passenger's side lower ball joint would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10535488, filed 2013-08, 22,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2010 Ford E-350. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a spark plug was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #10816955, filed 2015-12

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 72,000 miles.

8%0–1025%10–250%25–5042%50–758%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 69,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower 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 16 recalls for the 2010 Ford E-350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 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 2010 Ford E-350 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford E-350 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Ford E-350 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2010 Ford E-350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 16 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 2010 Ford E-350 reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,900 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 72,000 miles; 33% 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.