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2011 Ford E-250 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

6 owner complaints analyzed

15 distinct recall campaigns

27,746 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting116.7%
Braking behavior116.7%
Steering behavior116.7%
Fuel system concerns116.7%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
2
Exterior Lighting
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Power Train
1
Steering
1
Structure:Body:Door
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine2
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Steering1
Structure:Body:Door1
Suspension1
Wheels1

Engine: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 1; Suspension: 1; Wheels: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011
1
2014
3
2016
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20111
20143
20162

2011: 1; 2014: 3; 2016: 2

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10911231 · 2016-10-03 (October 3, 2016)

THE PCM AT 34,000 MILES CAUSED TWO FUEL PUMPS TO BURN OUT IN 4 DAYS. A "WRENCH" WARNING SYMBOL APPEARED ON THE DASH AND THE VANS ENGINE DIES WHILE GOING AT HIGH SPEED (WE PULL A PRESSURE WASHING TRAILER HOLDING WITH HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS & WATER). IF IT WAS RAINING OR EVEN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS COULD CAUSE A DANGEROUS LIFE THREATENING CRASH. ON WET ROADS THESE HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES CAN EASILY HYDRO-PLAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS PUTTING THE DRIVER & OTHERS IN DANGER WHO MAY BE IN THE PATH. WE ARE NOW WITHOUT OUR SERVICE VAN FOR 2 WEEKS & FORD ESTIMATED …

Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10911231 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10594474 · 2014-05-28 (May 28, 2014)

A SHORT WHILE AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3 MONTHS OR SO. AFTER A FEW BULB REPLACEMENTS I NOTICED THE SOCKETS THAT HOLD THE BULB STARTING TO LOOK BURNT. NOW ALL THE SOCKETS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ARE TO THE POINT WHERE THEY ARE COMPLETELY "FRIED" AND MELTED NEEDING REPLACED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594474 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10415377 · 2011-07-27 (July 27, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 72 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A STEERING FAILURE IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF THE BALL JOINT NOT BEING PROPERLY BROKEN IN DURING USE. THE DEALER OFFERED NUMEROUS REMEDIES BUT NONE RESOLVED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 347 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,800. UPDATED 09/15/11 *BF UPDATED 12/19/1…

Owner-reported narrative. 347 miles reported. Look up ODI 10415377 at NHTSA ↗