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Ford E-350Model year report

2021 Ford E-350 Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,234miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns 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 2021 Ford E-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford E-350. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and steering (7). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,234 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns, 1 NHTSA investigation and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “Engine failure at 78,172, excess wear to the camshaft lobes and valve tappet surface. We have had 22 failures. There was a recall -24B27 for 2021 and 2022 models year for idle oil pressure. Most vans had 70 to 80k on them by the time we received a letter. Some engine have been changed twice. Ford has a serious problem and is not acknowledging it. Please help! Montachusett Regional Transit Authority , Fitchburg MA 01420”

NHTSA complaint #11701901, filed 2025-11

Brakes: “After hitting a very rough patch of interstate, our steering became very difficult. The driver thought that maybe we had a low tire, so looked for a place to pull over. We crested a hill, and there was an exit with a truck stop. As we attempted to slow for the exit, the driver discovered we had no brakes or power steering. Driver used the brakes on the trailer we were towing to slow us and bring us to a stop. Checked the brake fluid reservoir. It was empty. Bought more, but as soon as the pedal was pushed, it was gone. …”

NHTSA complaint #11609275, filed 2024-08

Steering: “The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-350. The stated while driving into the driveway, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the brake pedal became spongy. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a trail of fluid in the driveway. The contact stated that upon opening the hood, he noticed that the brake line had fractured, and brake fluid was leaking inside the engine compartment. There was no further information provided. …”

NHTSA complaint #11530672, filed 2023-07, 40,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The vehicle was very difficult to keep on the road. It wanted to go all over the road. It was a struggle to keep it in the lane. We took the RV back to the dealer we bought it from & they told us they didn't work on that & to find a Ford dealer that would work on it. After many phone calls I found a Ford dealer that would work on it. They told us nothing was wrong with the steering. It was engineered badly. They said the back end was too heavy & was making the front end light & squirrely & difficult to steer. They said it needed heavier suspension on the back end. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427787, filed 2021-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 22,000 miles.

33%0–1050%10–2517%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,234 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.

2021202220232024720252026
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

Recall details for the 2021 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. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 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 2021 Ford E-350 have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2021 Ford E-350 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Ford E-350 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2021 Ford E-350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 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 2021 Ford E-350 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,234 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 22,000 miles; 100% 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.

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.