Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford E-350 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V313000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V472000 Seat and Seat Belt Mounting Bolts may Fracture NHTSA notice
- 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 #14V617000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V595000 Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V097000 Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Wheels 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford E-350 shows an average reliability rating. Recalls primarily address adaptive equipment failures, while the seat and seatbelt recalls are notable but isolated. Complaints about steering and electrical systems add concern, yet the frequency is manageable for its vehicle class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| suspension system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Looseness in steering wheel
- Electrical component failures
- Irregular suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.