The 2017 Ford E-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 562 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT19V4660002019-06-1852 affected
Defect
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
EQUIPMENT19V4010002019-05-2922 affected
Defect
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager…
Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING19V3420002019-05-0317 affected
Defect
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
SEATS19V2050002019-03-18471 affected
Defect
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
Complaints by component
STEERING
4
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
1fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Driving during heavy rain in texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to bcm failure due to moisture getting to the bcm. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic , bcm and wiring was wet. Bcm…”
“Driving during heavy rain in texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to bcm failure due to moisture getting to the bcm. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic , bcm and wiring was wet. Bcm…”
“Driving during heavy rain in texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to bcm failure due to moisture getting to the bcm. Upon inspection by a certified mechanic , bcm and wiring was wet. Bcm…”
“Fall of 2021 traveling in oklahoma panhandle pulling trailer with livestock the passenger rear tire popped off due to lug bolts breaking. Tow truck took to mckay ford in woodward, ok and they fixed. Jan 14, 2023 travieling near canadian, texas at night drivers side tire popped off due to lug nuts…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford e -350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was jump started. Additionally, the vehicle failed to shutdown when the key was removed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer grieco ford (1651 new state hwy, raynham, ma 02767 [REDACTED]) where…”
“When driving on highway and go over a bump in road the truck goes into a death wobble and you need to immediately hit the brakes and slow down to almost a complete stop to get the truck back under control. Very life threatening. This is the second time I have had to take back to dealer for same…”
“Experienced the infamous ford "death wobble" after hitting a road dip at 65mph while travelling to fl. I was pulling our 5th wheel camper. I re-experienced it again 15 times during the same trip!!! Front end shakes uncontrollably until you slow down below 40, which is a hazard on a freeway!…”
“Experienced the infamous ford "death wobble" after hitting a road dip at 65mph while travelling to fl. I was pulling our 5th wheel camper. I re-experienced it again 15 times during the same trip!!! Front end shakes uncontrollably until you slow down below 40, which is a hazard on a freeway!…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Ford E-350 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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