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Buying a used 2021 Ford E-350? Check these 6 recalls first
Four high-severity recalls dominate the 2021 E-350: a rear axle that may fail, wiring that can stall the engine, and two separate recalls for sudden power steering loss. Two more cover an engine cover that gets hot enough to burn. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside order. Owners filed 22 unverified NHTSA complaints, led by engine (11), steering (7) and brakes (7) — the steering reports line up with the recall subject.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both power steering recalls were completed, not just one
- Ask about the rear axle recall and any axle noise or service history
- Check the engine cover heat shield fix and the engine stall wiring repair
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Ford E-350
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford E-350, E-450 and F-550 rear axle may fail | Power Train | high |
| Ford E-350 and E-450 wiring can stall engine | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ford E-350 and E-450 vans may lose power steering suddenly | Steering | high |
| Ford E-350 and E-450 vans can lose power steering | Steering | high |
| Ford E-350 and E-450 hot engine cover burn risk | Engine | medium |
| Ford E-350 and E-450 engine cover gets too hot | Engine | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
22 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | Yes |
| Steering | 7 | Yes |
| Brakes | 7 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |