2009 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
24 distinct recall campaigns
18,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2017: 2
Pattern summary
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10487935 · 2012-12-11 (December 11, 2012)
FORD E-SERIES VANS. 2009-2012 E150, AND E350 BOTH AS VANS, AND AS PASSENGER SHUTTLES I AM A COMMERCIAL DRIVER, I'VE SPENT MY LIFE WITH FORD VANS (HAVE NOT DRIVEN 04-08) 09+ NEWER VANS OCCASIONALLY DO NOT STOP BELOW 15MPH ABS OVER SENSITIVE AND EASILY CONFUSED BY SLIGHT DOWNGRADES, POTHOLES, SAND, RR TRACKS, LIGHT SNOW OVER COMPACT SNOW, WET BRICK, OR SLIGHT ICE TOO OFTEN I MUST RELY UPON DOWNSHIFTING TO STOP BEFORE THE INTERSECTION NUMEROUS VANS, VARIOUS TIRE CONDITIONS (GREAT TO POOR), ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE CAN TAKE 13-20 …
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10487935 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10278712 · 2009-07-29 (July 29, 2009)
SUSPICIOUS FIRE DETERMINED BY FIRE MARSHALL AS ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT/PASSENGER SIDE THAT TRAVELED THROUGH THE FIRE WALL, ALONG THE WIRING IN THE WALL TO THE GAS TANK WHICH THEN CAUGHT FIRE WHICH SPREAD TO ENTIRE VEHICLE. DAMAGE TO DRIVEWAY AND OVERHEAD TREES AND MINOR DAMAGE TO CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF VAN. VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD, NEVER HAD REPAIRS AND CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT SITTING IN A DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING. FORD D-350 EXTENDED CAB. $5,000 WORTH OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND $10,000 WORTH OF COMPANY PROPERTY …
Owner-reported narrative. 11,264 miles reported. Look up ODI 10278712 at NHTSA ↗