CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford E-250 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2014 Ford E-250 recalls
Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk
Certain vans modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats may have a rear seat cushion that does not stay locked in place when it is rotated to the upright position and put under load, such as during a crash or sudden stop.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury
A part called the wheelchair lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator
Certain wheelchair lifts installed on these vans may have platform side plates that crack, or folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Certain wheelchair lifts built by Ricon Corporation and installed in modified cargo vans have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Crack and Fall Out When Doors Open
The platform side plates on certain wheelchair lifts installed in these vans may crack, and some folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Some wheelchair lifts installed in these Ford E-Series vans may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Most common 2014 Ford E-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the rear passenger side of the vehicle to crash into an unknown object. The contact indicated that the vehicle would only operate in limp mode after the crash. After switching back to the drive position, the vehicle operated normally. During the crash, no injuries were reported, and no police report was filed. The contact used a scanner to determine that the PCU had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact also discovered that electrical wires in the vehicle were damaged by rodents. A Number 6 Injector Wire was chewed out by rodents, and the con
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL OR WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY OFFICE AFTER COMPLETION OF A CHIMNEY JOB WHEN MY MOTOR WENT WITH ONLY 73,660. I THEN HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND THAT'S WHEN MY MECHANIC PULLED THE VALVE COVERS AND DISCOVERED A BROKEN VALVE SPRING THAT HAD CAUSED IT TO DROP THE VALVE INTO THE PISTON WHICH THEN CAUSED THE COOLANT AND OIL TO MIX. IN RETURN, THIS CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE TO THE ENGINE. AT THAT POINT THE ENGINE WAS PULLED. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND BENT THE OIL PAN. UPON CLEANING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET SURFACES HE FOUND THAT DUE TO A POSITIVE CRANKCASE FROM THE VALVE DAMAGING THE PISTON THAT THE INTAKE WAS FULL OF OIL COOLANT
NUMBER 2 SPARK BELOW OUT OF THE MOTOR,WHEN DRIVING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE INNER BRAKE PAD HAD SEPARATED. THE BRAKE PAD WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE LOCAL DEALER (BASIL FORD, 1540 WALDEN AVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
2014 Ford E-250 questions
Does the 2014 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford E-250: Rear Seat May Not Lock Upright, Raising Injury Risk; Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Tip-In Injury; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Crack and Fall Out When Doors Open. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford E-250?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford E-250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.