Total Complaints
12 filings
FORD E-250 · model year
12 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports, and 12 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010FORDE-250 carries 12 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 E-250 is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by electrical system (2) and suspension (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 12 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2010 E-250, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
12 filings
Crashes Reported
5 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 5.4L ENGIN VANS/WAGONS/CUTAWAYS, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD E-450 6.8L ENGINE CUTAWAY VEHICLES ALTERED BY ROUCH TO OPERATE USING THE ROUSH BRANDED CLEANTECH PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL RAILS INCLUDED IN THE KI
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH CLEAN TECH LIQUID PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM KITS USED FOR INSTALLATION ON THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES: MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 FORD E-350 (DUEL REAR WHEEL), MY 2009-2011 FORD E- 150, E-250, AND E-350, AND MY 2009-2011 FORD E-450 CUTAWAYS. THE FUEL RAILS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH CLEAN TECH LIQUID PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM KITS PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 17, 2010, AND MAY 6, 2011, USED FOR INSTALLATION ON FLEET VEHICLES MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FORD E-SERIES VANS/WAGONS/SHUTTLES/CUTAWAY (150, 250 AND 350) WITH 5.4L ENGINES (
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additiona
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform s
EQUIPMENT
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affec
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped wi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped wi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with fold
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected whe
The rubber body mounts that are used between the body and chassis have deteriorated and crumbled to the point that there is nothing left but the bolt where a mount or bushing once was and this has happened within 100,000 or less on this vehicle when first noticed due to very harsh ride, body roll, popping and screeching noise from underneath van due to the rubber missing in places. This has been a constant problem with our f-250 Ford trucks as well and we do not drive the van or trucks off road and do not tow either and never drive in salt on roads in the winter so this is not due to road salt or muddy wet conditions of off roading as we are in the house cleaning business and never drive on anything other than paved or solid driveways on all jobs and do not work if bad weather is present. The bad mounts cause severe body roll, radiator damage due to bottom of radiator making contact with frame because rubber eventually fell apart and caused body to contact chassis cracking the radiator
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES MELTED ON HIS VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TONY BETTEN & SON'S FORD INC (3839 PLAINFIELD AVE NE IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS AND BLOWER SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Mileage: 110,000
WHEN I AM DRIVING IN MY TRUCK , MANY TIMES , WITH THE WINDOWS UP , I CAN SMELL EXHAUST IN MY CAB . MANY TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY , WHETHER THE WINDOWS ARE UP OR DON , WHEN I ACCELERATE , STRONG FUMES ENTER MY CAB AREA . THIS SITUATION ALWAYS HAPPENS AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN !!
Mileage: 25,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE RANDALL REEDS PARK CITIES DEALER IN FORD, DALLAS WAS CONTACTED AT PHONE NUMBER: 214-358-8800, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT RETURN THE CALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,900.
Mileage: 49,900
SPARK PLUG WAS PUSHED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BY CYLINDER COMPRESSION RESULTING IN POWER LOSS AND FIRE CONCERN. THESE ARE FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE NEVER BEEN SERVICED. THE CONDITION OCCURRED AFTER A 200 MILE TRIP. THIS VEHICLE HAS 95K MILES AND HAS BEEN ROUTINELY SERVICED.
Mileage: 95,000
THE DEATH WOBBLE OCCURS WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD LARGE OR SMALL . I HAVE BEEN REPLACING EVERYTHING ON THE FRONT END . JUST ROTATED TIRES GOING TO SEE IF THAT WORKS
Mileage: 150,000
2010 FORD E250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON MARCH 15, 2013, SHE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE TIRES. AN INSPECTION REVEALED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE TIRES DID NOT MEET THE OEM SPECIFICATIONS. ALL OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 862.94. UPON RECEIPT OF THE RECALL, THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VAN, AND DISCOVERED IT WAS ONE OF THE RECALLED TIRES IN THE NOTICE, AS VERIFIED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ADDRESSING THE REPLACEMENT TIRE OF THE SPARE TIRE, THAT WAS STILL IN HER POSSESSION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED BACK IN MARCH, WERE THE SAME AS THE SPARE TIRE, THAT WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.
BRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE NOR SLOW THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH. *TR
Mileage: 67,854
BRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE NOR SLOW THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH. *TR
Mileage: 67,854
BRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE NOR SLOW THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH. *TR
Mileage: 67,854
TL*THE DRIVER OWNS A 2010 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE DRIVER OWNS A 2010 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Timing Belt Failure
Underbody shields detachment
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.