Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford E-350 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V793000 Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V097000 Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V089000 Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V795000 Engine Cover may be Excessively Hot NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V175000 Wire Harness May Chafe and Damage Circuits NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V099000 Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,500–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford E-350 has faced significant issues mainly related to engine overheating and steering fluid loss, resulting in a below-average reliability rating. Recalls also target crucial systems like brakes and powertrain, impacting overall dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 15,000–30,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| steering system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| braking system | 30,000–50,000 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement at 100,000 miles
- Belt and hose inspection every year
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Loss of steering fluid
- ABS warning lights
- Unusual brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.