Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford E-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #19V342000 Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V236000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V205000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford E-350 is rated average for reliability and ownership cost. Recalls are mostly related to specific equipment or exterior lighting issues, affecting specialized versions like ambulances and shuttle buses. Owner complaints are relatively low, with no major components seeing significantly high issue rates.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| brake system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 85,000–115,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises from power train
- Unexpected brake pedal feedback
- Vibration in steering
- Irregular brake light operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.