Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford E-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V466000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V342000 Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V205000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford E-350 has an overall average reliability rating. While equipped component recalls are present, they're generally related to equipment rather than critical mechanical systems. Owner complaints are moderate, mainly involving steering and suspension issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$700 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 80,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering becomes less responsive
- Unusual suspension noises
- Frequent engine misfires
- Electrical components failing
- Brake pedal feels unusually soft
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.