Ford E550 years to avoid
More than twice the E550's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford E550 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford E550 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford E550 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine24
- Fuel system11
- Transmission10
- Tires9
- Electrical9
- Airbags6
- Visibility5
- Seat belts3
- Brakes3
- Suspension2
- Steering2
- Wheels1
Ford E550 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2005 | - | 4 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 66 | Engine | 35,000 | 4 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2002 | - | 1 | Engine | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Ford E550
What years of the Ford E550 should you avoid?
2003. It has more than twice the Ford E550's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 66, mostly about engine and tires.
What is the best year for a used Ford E550?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford E550?
Engine, with 24 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (11) and transmission (10).
How many recalls does the Ford E550 have?
4 recalls between 2002 and 2006. The 2003 model year has the most, with 4.
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