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2017 Ford E-350 problems

The most common problem on the 2017 Ford E-350 is steering. It has fewer complaints than a typical E-350 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
78/100
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
23
Worst area
Steering

The worst 2017 Ford E-350 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Steering
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Steering
    4
  • Suspension
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 4

EquipmentReported June 18, 2019 · 52 vehicles affected
What is wrong
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1‑800‑384‑4400.

Recall number 19V466000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported May 29, 2019 · 22 vehicles affected
What is wrong
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1‑800‑384‑4400.

Recall number 19V401000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported May 3, 2019 · 17 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1‑800‑468‑1310.

Recall number 19V342000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 18, 2019 · 471 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1‑800‑408‑8550.

Recall number 19V205000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ford E-350 23

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 23 bulletins for the 2017 Ford E-350

What 2017 Ford E-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 2, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Over the course of the last 3 months I have experienced different problems with the emissions on my truck. It started with replacing the sensor in the tail pipe then that led to loosing power while pulling my 25 foot goose neck trailer. On 7 different occasion I lost power while hooked up to my trailer. It happens with no warning either on hills or on a straight away. Two of the cases almost led to a wreck because semi's were following me to closely and when I lost power I immediately turned on my flashers and they were either able to get around me or lock up their brakes without hitting me. When this happens I have to coast off to the side of the road and restart the truck to get out of the way of traffic. My dealer could not diagnose the issue because the truck didn't throw a code until the 7th time. When it finally happened I was able make it into the dealership before they closed for the evening and they hooked up the laptop to check the code. This led to replacing the whole fuel system because the CP4 injection pump failed and sent metal shavings through the fuel system. Once this was all replaced the check engine light came on again just after leaving the dealership and now the EGR valve needs replaced. I took my truck to the dealership on June 2, 2026 and to this day July 2, 2026 they still have my truck and are trying to remedy the situation. We are hopeful that after replacing the EGR valve that my truck will be finished. I have also learned that Ford has replaced/ recalled certain VIN numbers for the issues I have encountered, however my truck doesn't qualify ???? How do they determine the recall protocol and is this fair to all customers. This truck is vital to my business and I have had to rent a truck from one of my customers during this month long journey to be able to preform my daily activities for my business. The dealer was gracious to give me a car to drive however a car can not pull a 25 foot goose neck trailer

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AR

Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM also had apparent corrosion.11

Filed Jan 14, 2023 · Wheels · OK

Fall of 2021 traveling in oklahoma panhandle pulling trailer with livestock the passenger rear tire popped off due to lug bolts breaking. Tow truck took to mckay ford in woodward, ok and they fixed. Jan 14, 2023 travieling near canadian, texas at night drivers side tire popped off due to lug nuts breaking. Now I am reading that we are not the only ones having this problem. Faultey lug nuts cauing big problems. Not safe

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · 230 miles · KY

May 3, 2019 the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v342000 brake light may randomly illuminate if the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The federal safety agency campaign number: 19v342 manufacturer taylor made ambulances components exterior lighting potential number of units affected 17 summary taylor made ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 ford e-350, f-450, e-450, f-550, and gmc g3500-based ambulances equipped with whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Remedy taylor made will notify owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began june 5, 2019. Owners may contact taylor made ambulances customer service at 1‑800‑468‑1310. Company closed, unable to drive our ambulance

Filed May 14, 2019 · Engine · 45,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford e -350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was jump started. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shutdown when the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer grieco ford (1651 new state hwy, raynham, ma 02767 (508) 219-4544) where it was diagnosed that the cluster module and instrument panel cluster needed to be replaced. In addition, while at the local dealer there was smoke emerging from the step well. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Steering · 32,000 miles · ND

When driving on highway and go over a bump in road the truck goes into a death wobble and you need to immediately hit the brakes and slow down to almost a complete stop to get the truck back under control. Very life threatening. This is the second time I have had to take back to dealer for same reason. The last time this happened it almost threw me in the ditch. This is a very serious situation and there should absolutely be a recall done before someone gets killed when this happens.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 36,500 miles · MO

Experienced the infamous ford "death wobble" after hitting a road dip at 65mph while travelling to fl. I was pulling our 5th wheel camper. I re-experienced it again 15 times during the same trip!!! Front end shakes uncontrollably until you slow down below 40, which is a hazard on a freeway! Occurred several times around 45-50 MPH, too. Please have ford issue a recall!!! I am not the only owner experiencing this problem and it is a hazard to drive and have it occur.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Suspension · 19,000 miles · MO

While driving this vehicle at hiway speed of 60 MPH, I hit a bump in the road, the vehicle started viberating violently in the front end. The steering was nearly un-controllable. I took the vehicle to my dealership where the ordered a part that was supposed to fix the problem. It did not fix the problem. There seems to be an issue with this model of vehicle since other truck owners have experienced the same problem. This is a serious safety concern, and should be placed on a recall.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Body · 20,096 miles · CA

Tailgate opens on it's own while driving or in park in wet weather on any road.

Filed Feb 18, 2019 · Brakes · 21,016 miles · PA · crash

This vehicle is used as an ambulance. On two separate occasions the vehicle was involved in two major accidents, once going forward from a stationary position through our building garage door and the other while in reverse trying to slow down backing up and going through an interior building wall. The gas and brake pedal are located too close together. When the driver went to apply the brakes his foot presses down on the throttle pedal at the same time, causes the vehicle to take off. The more brake you push the more throttle is pressed. We also on two other occasions when the vehicle was outside have had the drivers while depressing the brake in a stationary position shifting from park to drive also press the gas causing the vehicle to go to a very high RPM as they shifted into drive causing the vehicle to launch forward. Each incident that occurred involved different drivers. I personally am responsible for all vehicle maintenance for the association, I measured the clearance between these pedals as compared to our other ambulance. The pedals on the vehicle in question is almost 3/4 of an inch closer than our f450. The vehicle was brought to the dealer after the first accident and checked and no issue was found. Accidents occurred 1/18/2018 and 2/7/2019 *dt*jb *bf

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Questions about the 2017 Ford E-350

Is the 2017 Ford E-350 reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2017 Ford E-350, fewer than a typical E-350 model year.

What is the 2017 Ford E-350 year score?

The 2017 Ford E-350 scores 78 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford E-350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford E-350?

Steering, with 4 complaints. Next is suspension (3).

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford E-350 have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, exterior lighting and seats.

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