2011 Ford E-350 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 18campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 12 city / 16 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Ford E-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-350. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and air bags (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 15 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.
- Tires4 21%
- Air bags2 11%
- Brakes2 11%
- Other or unknown2 11%
- Steering2 11%
- Electrical system1 5.3%
- Engine1 5.3%
- Body and structure1 5.3%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact owns a 2011 Ford E-350 equipped with b.f. Goodrich tires, size: lt 225/75r16. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to bounce violently. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the rear driver side tire tread had separated and noticed a blister in the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the tread had separated and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The contact mentioned that the rear passenger side tire was replaced approximately ten months ago due to the same failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957801, filed 2017-03, 100,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle jerks into gear when starting from a stop, or while moving slowly. Vehicle was falling out of third gear and required clutch replacement. Intermediate clutch solenoid replacement. Intermediate clutch piston not sealing. Required transmission overhaul after 8,500 miles. After six months and 18,000 miles, the same problem recurred with severe slipping of transmission at low speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10409792, filed 2011-06, 8,523 milesAir bags: “My girlfriend was falling asleep, got off the road and hit a tree. The van is totaled and has a major damage on the front. Thank god she did not get injured but I am worried what would need to happen to activate the airbags at this vehicle as these did not open at this major crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10508153, filed 2013-04, 53,193 milesBrakes: “The brakes are faulty. Have tried to have them repaired 3 times and it ends with the same problem. The brakes go all the way in and have to be pumped to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11424351, filed 2021-07Mileage when problems were reported
20% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,209 and 100,000 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.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Ford E-350. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-350 P12 · VAN RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 3 · 27.9% risk |
| E-350 P15 · VAN RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 2 · 30.6% risk |
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2011 Ford E-350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E350 Van RWD | 6.8L 10-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 10 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| E350 Wagon RWD | 6.8L 10-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 10 | 13 | 11 | $6,100 |
| E350 Van FFV RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| E350 Wagon FFV RWD | 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V350000May 24, 2016Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014, Transit 2015
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the…
- 15V779000Nov 20, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are…
- 15V763000Nov 17, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014
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…
- 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014, E-150 2006–2014
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…
- 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2014, E-250 2006–2014, E-150 2006–2014 +4 more
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured…
- 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Equipment adaptive/mobilityCovers: Ford E-350 2006–2013, E-250 2006–2013, E-150 2006–2013 +3 more
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…
See all 18 recalls for the 2011 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system, Body and structure. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code…
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should…
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash…
- 10160931May 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the…
- 10148818Oct 2, 2018Steering. This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Equipment. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being…
- 10081013Jun 7, 2016Electrical system. 2009-2016 e-series difficulty programing trailer brake control (tbc) module.
- 10183758Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift® transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015…
Other model years of the Ford E-350
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 11,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 22 | 12,234 | 6 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 13 | 20,556 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 5 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 7 | 20,978 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 17 | 16,500 | 11 | — | 13 | — | Rising |
| 2013 | 13 | 6,000 | 9 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 16 | 69,750 | 12 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 2011 | 19 | 76,000 | 18 | — | 13 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 17 | 69,900 | 16 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 10 | 20,000 | 25 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 39 | 51,000 | 30 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 18 | 51,051 | 35 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 53 | 73,000 | 38 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2005 | 55 | 67,294 | 16 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 46 | 50,000 | 10 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 46 | 85,509 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 53 | 80,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 52 | 89,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 59 | 99,783 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 72 | 87,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 63 | 113,614 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 79 | 70,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 50 | 38,934 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 69 | 80,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 51 | 137,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 43 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 41 | 45,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 23 | 89,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 26 | 64,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 11 | 72,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 14 | — | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | 60,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | 73,000 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford E-350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Ford E-350 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Ford E-350 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.
Has the 2011 Ford E-350 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford E-350 get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Ford E-350 (E350 Van FFV, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Ford E-350 reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,209 and 100,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.