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2010 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

15 distinct recall campaigns

69,800 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting16.3%
Engine operation16.3%
Electrical and battery issues16.3%
Steering behavior16.3%

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.

Electrical System
3
Steering
3
Suspension
3
Engine
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Air Bags
1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System3
Steering3
Suspension3
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System: 3; Steering: 3; Suspension: 3; Engine: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000
4
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0004
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 5 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.

2010
2
2011
1
2013
2
2014
1
2015
2
2016
1
2017
3
2021
2
2022
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20102
20111
20132
20141
20152
20161
20173
20212
20221
20231

2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 3; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 11513914 · 2023-03-27 (March 27, 2023)

The contact owns 2010 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the transmission clutch plate. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving uphill, the vehicle would lose power while in 3rd and 4th gears. There was no further information provided. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11513914 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10373237 · 2010-12-29 (December 29, 2010)

VEHICLE HAS A MISFIRE PROBLEM AND STALLING PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING AND OR AT IDLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THIS DEFECT OCCURS WHENEVER IT WANTS TO AND IT HAS SHUT OFF ON THREE OCCASIONS AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH ONE OF THE OCCURRENCES. THE MISFIRE WAS SO ABRUPT THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WITH MY WIFE AND I IN THE VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373237 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10381068 · 2011-02-07 (February 7, 2011)

ON THE 2003 AND UP FORD E-SERIES VANS USED FOR AMBULANCE CONVERSIONS. THE CABLE LEADING FROM THE REAR BATTERY UNDER THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD FACTORY JUMP STUD. THE CABLE IS CORRODING AND BREAKING OFF, CAUSING ARCING. ALSO THE FACTORY JUMP STUD, IS WHERE QVM RECOMMENDS THAT AMBULANCE MANUFACTURERS ATTATCH THE CABLE FEEDING THE AMBULANCE CONVERSION. WHEN THE FORD CABLE BREAKS, IT CAUSES THE AMBULANCE CONVERSION TO LOOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TYPICALLY INCLUDING ALL WARNING DEVICES IE SIRENS, LIGHTS, ETC. DOME ATTENDANT LIGHTING, INVERTERS, TW…

Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10381068 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11427496 · 2021-08-02 (August 2, 2021)

“Death wobble” with the steering after hitting bumps

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11427496 at NHTSA ↗