2010 Ford E-350: common problems

Owners of the 2010 Ford E-350 filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 17
involving a crash: 1

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
2 Steering 18% of all complaints
3 Suspension 18% of all complaints
4 Engine 12% of all complaints
5 Tires 12% of all complaints
6 Air bags 6% of all complaints
7 Electronic stability control 6% of all complaints
8 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 3 complaints (18% of all).
Steering: 3 complaints (18% of all).
Suspension: 3 complaints (18% of all).
Engine: 2 complaints (12% of all).
Tires: 2 complaints (12% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

tires: bulges, blowouts2 · 12%
vibration2 · 12%
airbags did not deploy1 · 6%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 6%
rust, corrosion1 · 6%
smoke, burning smell, fire1 · 6%
stalls while driving1 · 6%
unintended acceleration1 · 6%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Electrical system	3	0
Steering	3	0
Suspension	3	0
Engine	2	0
Tires	2	0
Air bags	1	1
Electronic stability control	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0
Powertrain	1	0
Seats	1	0
Wheels	1	0
Other	2	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from back pain.
Air bags · crash · 2017-12-06 · NHTSA complaint #11052697
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.
Powertrain · 2023-03-27 · NHTSA complaint #11513914
Truck starts violently shaking and hard to control after hitting bumps and have to come to almost a complete stop to make it stop
Steering · 2021-11-04 · NHTSA complaint #11439352
Sudden acceleration while sitting at a stop sign with foot on break pedal.check for codes no codes. Took to ford for check out, no problem found.
Electrical system · 2017-08-09 · NHTSA complaint #11013872
Had three tires michelin come apart within 30 days the tire dealers I went to told me they appeared to have failed due to a manufacturing defect. When the tires failed they caused other damage to the auto traction control system and tire pressure monitor.
Electronic stability control · 2017-08-05 · NHTSA complaint #11012977
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford e-350. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a spark plug was blown and needed to be replaced.
Engine · 2015-12-30 · NHTSA complaint #10816955
3 out of 5 tires from the same run delaminated and two of them blew out causing body damage to my van. First event happened in july of 2014 and last one happened in jan of 2015. One of the tires was noted to be delaminating while the tires were being examined and before in blew.
Tires · 2015-03-14 · NHTSA complaint #10694283
Last july one of my michelin tires (bejhfbxx4909) (ltx ms, lt225/75r16) delaminated then blew out before I could stop, sending rubber all over the road. After changing to my spare I stopped at the first tire place I could find (kearney, ne) and purchased a replacement.
Tires · 2015-03-14 · NHTSA complaint #10694279

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20102
20111
20132
20141
20153
20161
20173
20212
20221
20231

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 8,820 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).

On average one model year of the E-350 has 27 complaints (44 years in the data). This year has 17, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford E-350?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, steering, suspension. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (12%), vibration (12%), airbags did not deploy (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Ford E-350?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2010 Ford E-350 from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2010 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.