2008 Ford E-350 used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Tire blowout or tread separation5 owner complaints

  Check the tire age (the DOT date on the sidewall), the tread depth and any uneven wear.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 16V350000, May 24, 2016
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 15V779000, Nov 20, 2015
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 15V763000, Nov 17, 2015
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 15V729000, Nov 4, 2015
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V706000, Nov 5, 2014
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V641000, Oct 10, 2014
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V617000, Oct 3, 2014
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V595000, Sep 24, 2014
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V216000, Apr 23, 2014
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 14V197000, Apr 16, 2014
• EquipmentRecall number 13V261000, Jun 21, 2013
• Service brakes, hydraulicRecall number 11V392000, Aug 1, 2011
• EquipmentRecall number 11V131000, Feb 24, 2011
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V242000, Jun 4, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V243000, Jun 4, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V206000, May 13, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V207000, May 10, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V151000, Apr 15, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V153000, Apr 15, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V128000, Apr 2, 2010
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 10V130000, Apr 2, 2010
• EquipmentRecall number 09V434000, Nov 13, 2009
• Fuel system, gasolineRecall number 09V231000, Jun 23, 2009
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V676000, Dec 18, 2008
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V677000, Dec 18, 2008
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V568000, Oct 24, 2008
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V569000, Oct 24, 2008
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V536000, Oct 6, 2008
• Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall number 08V537000, Oct 6, 2008
• Power trainRecall number 08V165000, Apr 11, 2008

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will...Mar 1, 2011
• Ford: steering wanderApr 1, 2010
• ABS/rsc light on - codes C1145, C1155, C1165 or C1175 built on or before 1/18/2008Apr 1, 2008

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.