2007 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
51,051 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 18 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 16.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 11.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.6% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Steering: 3; Tires: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Diesel: 2; Power Train: 2; Suspension: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 6; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10392631 · 2011-03-23 (March 23, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-350. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED TO BRAKES AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS EXPERIENCING DELAMINATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY WHEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,628 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. 67,628 miles reported. Look up ODI 10392631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10543293 · 2013-09-12 (September 12, 2013)
I WAS DRIVING IN TO THE DRIVE WAY GOING INTO GARAGE WHEN THE RV ACCELERATED ON IT OWN. I TRIED TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES BUT THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AND I COULD NOT STOP IT, IT WAS ACCELERATING AT A HIGH SPEED AND THE REAR END WAS FISH TAILING AND THE COACH JUST KEEP GOING FORWARD AND CRASHED IN TO THE REAR WALL AND THROUGH IT. I TRIED TO PUT THE COACH IN PARK BUT IT WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. THERE ARE SKID MARKS WERE YOU COULD SEE THE TIRES TRYING TO STOP. I MANAGED TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE ACCELERATOR WAS STILL RAMPING OUT AND THE COAC…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,770 miles reported. Look up ODI 10543293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346155 · 2010-07-29 (July 29, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E350. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP SIGNAL, THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A VIOLENT JERK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED IN OPERATION. AN ERRATIC SHIFTING OCCURRED WHEN TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. ALSO, THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHEN TRAVELING AT THE SPEED RATE BETWEEN 10-20 MPH AN UNUSUAL NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A JOLT WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED FROM "DRIVE" INTO THE "REVERSE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHO…
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10778774 · 2015-09-30 (September 30, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 215,000. UPDATED 11/18/15*LJ; UPDATED 4/12/18*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING AND DID NOT REVERSE…
Owner-reported narrative. 215,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10778774 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10322436 · 2010-03-27 (March 27, 2010)
UNCONTROLLABLE STEERING WANDER. INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION AT AND BELOW RATED CAPACITY. CONSTANT CONTINUAL CONDITION. REPLACED SHOCK ABSORBERS. REPLACED STEERING GEAR BOX. UNSATISFACTORY CONDITION REMAINS UNCHANGED.
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11251934 · 2019-08-28 (August 28, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHUDDERED AND SHIMMIED AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11251934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296356 · 2009-12-18 (December 18, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD E350. THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $2600. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLES WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,474.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,474 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296356 at NHTSA ↗