Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford E-350 has 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V350000 Wheelchair Lift/Platform Cracking/Pivot Arm Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V779000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V763000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V617000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V595000 Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V216000 Wheelchair Lift/Outer Roll Stop Latching Mechanism NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V197000 Wheelchair Lift/Outer Roll Stop Latching Mechanism NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E033000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V450000 ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V392000 HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E019000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V131000 EM-1 EVAPORATOR/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V243000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V242000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V206000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V207000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP BUTTON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford E-350 has an average reliability rating due to isolated complaints in various systems but no significant recall activity. While certain failures can occur, they are not systemic across the fleet.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electronically | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake system inspection
- Engine diagnostic check
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Unstable braking
- Overheating engine
- Unresponsive steering
- Illuminated ESC warning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.