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2012 Ford E-350 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

16 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

69,750 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting425.0%
Braking behavior212.5%
Fuel system concerns212.5%
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.

Power Train
4
Engine
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
2
Steering
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Wheels
2
Electrical System
1
Equipment
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train4
Engine3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Wheels2
Electrical System1
Equipment1

Power Train: 4; Engine: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Wheels: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 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
1
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0004
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 1 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.

2013
3
2014
3
2015
2
2016
1
2017
2
2018
2
2019
1
2020
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20133
20143
20152
20161
20172
20182
20191
20201
20231

2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10638574 · 2014-09-23 (September 23, 2014)

2012 E350 FORD WITH 69 K MILES AND BEFORE I REACHED 70 K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FROZE UP. THE FORWARD PLANETARY ASSEMBLY BEARING FAILED. THIS IS COVERED UNDER FORD?S CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 12N04. I BEING THE 3RD OWNER, I DID NOT KNOW OF THIS FORD PROGRAM WHEN THE TRANS FAILED. THE TRANS FAILED BLOCK FROM COMMUNITY TRANSMISSIONS IN BELLFLOWER, I DROVE IN AND HAD THE REPAIR WORK DONE. TOTAL $2012.70. NO PROBLEMS WITH THEM. I NEVER RECEIVED THE FORD CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LETTER. I CALLED FORD IN DETROIT AND THEY FIRST SAID I WOU…

Owner-reported narrative. 69,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10638574 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11024577 · 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)

THE PLANETARY GEARS IN OUR TRANSMISSION HAVE FAILED. I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A FORD RECALL SPECIFICALLY FOR VANS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED IN OHIO PLANT DURING 2011 AND 2012 BECAUSE OF DEFECTS IN THE PLANETARY GEARS WHICH CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CASE, BUT IT CLEARLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN. WE ARE SEEKING HELP TO GET FORD TO EXTEND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE OUR VAN.

Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024577 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10597335 · 2014-06-10 (June 10, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY DEPRESSING BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,070. ..UPDATED 10/21/14 *BF UPDATED 4/7/15 *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 6,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10597335 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10716624 · 2015-05-15 (May 15, 2015)

WHILE MAKING A 40MPH TURN AT NIGHT THE ENGINE DIED. LOST STEERING AND BRAKE BOOST. ALMOST LOST THE VEHICLE BEFORE COMPLETING A STOP. TRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART. DIAGNOSED AS A BAD FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED. SITUATION RE-OCCURED AND THE VEHICLE REMAINS AT THE FORD DEALER.

Owner-reported narrative. 97,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10716624 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10630984 · 2014-09-05 (September 5, 2014)

RENTED BUDGET TRUCK IN ALABAMA ON 8/30. DROVE FROM ALABAMA TO IOWA. RENTED AN AUTO TRANSPORT IN ADDITION TO THE FORD E-350 (2012). THE E-350 WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO MOVE ON THAT DATE. THE E-350 HAD THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS ISSUES: 1) NEARLY BALD FRONT LEFT TIRE. 2) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT RELIABLY CLEAR RAIN FROM WINDSHIELD (BLURRED VISION) 3) HAD TO MANUALLY PUMP FUEL EVERY 1/2 GALLON. THE FUEL PUMP WOULD CUT OFF EVERY 1/2 GALLON EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK WAS HALF FULL OF FUEL. T…

Owner-reported narrative. 63,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630984 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11242788 · 2019-08-09 (August 9, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V432000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS ISSUED FOR THE VEHICLE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL; HOWEV…

Owner-reported narrative. 111,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11242788 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10520175 · 2013-06-17 (June 17, 2013)

FIRST INSTANCE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WAS FAILURE OF NEW LED TV. RV WAS IN GIANT RV SHOP IN COLTON FROM JAN 14 TO FEB 12. ON DRIVE HOME, NOTICED THAT RADIO & REAR VIEW MONITOR WOULD NOT WORK. ON SHORE POWER, RADIO WOULD FUNCTION BUT NOT REAR VIEW MONITOR W/OR W/OUT CHASSIS ON. COACH BATTERIES ENDED UP DRAINED. RADIO & REAR VIEW STARTED TO WORK, BUT YOU WERE UNABLE TO SEE ANYTHING AT NIGHT WITH REAR VIEW MONITOR. THOR CONCIERGE ARRANGED A REPAIR AT J&L RV IN FONTANA FOR A WEEK ENDING MAR 18. CUSTOMER WAS TOLD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONING…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,781 miles reported. Look up ODI 10520175 at NHTSA ↗