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2013 Ford E-350Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 32 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
32
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
30
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 32 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rear ac flap failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

spark plug blew out of engine block

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

11 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
30–60K
2
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 6K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires11 (34%)
Suspension7 (22%)
Brakes5 (16%)
Engine2 (6%)
Steering2 (6%)
Electrical1 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (3%)
Structure:body1 (3%)

2013 Ford E-350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E-350, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E-350, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E-350, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E-350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
13
19
14
2
15
3
18
2
19
2
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ford E-350. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

14V097000Mar 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.

14V595000Oct 2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

14V617000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

14V641000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

14V706000Jan 2015

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Ford E-350 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Ford E-350 is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 32 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Ford E-350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford E-350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Ford E-350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Ford E-350 reliable?
The 2013 Ford E-350 has 32 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Ford E-350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Ford E-350 has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford E-350 problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Ford E-350 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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