Tl* the consumer owns a 2018 ford e-350. The consumer stated that while traveling at a low rate of speed, the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however the vehicle failed to operate as needed. The vehicle instead accelerate forward while traveling approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle went into an embankment, did not collide or hit anything, no front end damage, however the rear of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy due to no collision, a police report was filed(br-19-13326). The contact was taken to a local hospital and sustained a fractured back. The cause of the vehicle failure was unknown. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop and then to a dealer(tri-lakes motors 180 state highway f, branson, mo 65616 417‑334‑7543). Vin number was unavailable to search if there was a recall placed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200. *bf
The worst 2018 Ford E-350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls 4
Equipment
- 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
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- 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
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.
Recall number 19V236000 · Recall details
Seats
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Ford E-350 15
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- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
What 2018 Ford E-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This vehicle has a 12,500 gvwr. We recently had this at a ford dealer for a broken left rear suspension. The dealer weighed the entire vehicle and determined the tare weight to be 11,200 lbs. This is a class-c motorhome and it was completely empty of any and all cargo, no liquids, which is capable of carrying 40 gallons of water at 8.3 gallons per pound. There was less than 1/4 of a tank of fuel, of a 55 gallon tank and the manufacturer states that this is a 4 passenger vehicle. With the math we have done, of 40 gallons of water at 333.60 lbs and 55 gallons of gas equates to 346.50 lbs. My 4 members of my family combined weigh in at 800 lbs and with all the totals added together I come up with 12, 680 gvwr. This vehicle has a rated by the manufacturer tow capacity of 8,000 lbs. The vehicle has many large storage bins incorporated into the unit. Based on the weights displayed, I've already exceeded the gvwr. With that said, I can not legally drive this vehicle with the 4 members of my family. My storage compartments are completely empty and I have no camping supplies onboard, that including pots, pans, cups, toitletries, chairs, etc.the reason for this notice is because the left rear suspension has failed in only 7,000 miles traveled. I'm fearful that if I drive this and have any situation on the road, that my insurance company will invalidate my policy.
I was making a 3 point turn, and when I put the truck into reverse it jumped forward instead of going backward, causing the vehicle to strike power pole cables.
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Questions about the 2018 Ford E-350
Is the 2018 Ford E-350 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Ford E-350, fewer than a typical E-350 model year.
What is the 2018 Ford E-350 year score?
The 2018 Ford E-350 scores 91 out of 100 (good). 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 2018 Ford E-350?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford E-350 have?
4 recalls, covering equipment, exterior lighting and seats.
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