CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford E-350 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
2012 Ford E-350 recalls
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 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 2012 Ford E-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Ford E-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, after a traffic stop, the transmission was slipping out of gear and would shift to a higher gear very rough. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the residence and turned off and restarted and shifted into reverse(R) however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was shifted into (D) and operated as needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19S20 - Transmiss
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER BROTHER WHO OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK AT (SAYVILLE FORD 5686 SUNRISE HWY, SAYVILLE, NY 11782 (855) 561-1191), IT WAS DISCOVERED AND THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS HOWEVER NO LEAKS EVIDENT WHILE PERFORMING THE INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,940.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V432000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS ISSUED FOR THE VEHICLE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT CALLED GALPIN FORD (15505 ROSCOE BLVD, NORTH HILLS, CA 91343, 818-787-3800) AND WAS INFORMED TO CA
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, STARTED SMELLING GAS, SO I PULLED OVER THE CHECK WHY I SMELLED GAS AND AS SOON ASI OPENS THE HOOD, THE VAN BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD. IT FULLY ENGULFED THE VAN IN ABOUT 3 TO 4 MINUTES AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVING FOR 15 MINUTES. UNKNOWN WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSED THE FIRE.
THREE OUT OF THE FOUR ORIGINAL TIRES HAVE SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED AND INFLATED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECS.
2012 Ford E-350 questions
Does the 2012 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford E-350: Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Detach and Fall on Operator; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford E-350?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Engine (3), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford E-350 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.