Ford E-250 complaints by model year
323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 26 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| 2005 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2003 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2008–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford E-250 recalls (84)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one E-250 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock | 2011 | 2.3% |
| 22V384000 | May 27, 2022 | Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 | 2023 | 85.3% |
| 19V313000 | Apr 18, 2019 | Seat Back may not Stay Upright | 2014 | — |
| 19V125000 | Feb 26, 2019 | Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 | 2008, 2013, 2014 | — |
| 16V350000 | May 24, 2016 | Wheelchair Lift/Platform Cracking/Pivot Arm Holes | 2006–2014 | — |
| 15V779000 | Nov 20, 2015 | Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes | 2006–2014 | — |
| 15V763000 | Nov 17, 2015 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2006–2014 | — |
| 15V729000 | Nov 4, 2015 | Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes | 2006–2014 | — |
| 14V706000 | Nov 5, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2006–2014 | 26.5% |
| 14V641000 | Oct 10, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2006–2013 | — |
| 14V617000 | Oct 3, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2006–2014 | — |
| 14V584000 | Sep 23, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking | 2007–2014 | — |
| 14V501000 | Aug 6, 2014 | Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting | 2012 | 100% |
| 14V426000 | Jul 10, 2014 | Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting | 2010, 2011, 2012 | 72.2% |
| 14V232000 | May 2, 2014 | Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit | 2013, 2014 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford E-250 FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford E-250 had?
NHTSA lists 84 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford E-250 model year from 1984 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford E-250 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (17) and the 2016 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford E-250 problems?
Across the 2008–2022 model years, owners most often name the engine, tires, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.