https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford E-250. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-2084766 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly fishtailed, causing the rear passenger side of the vehicle to crash into an unknown object. The contact indicated that the vehicle would only operate in limp mode after the crash. After switching back to the drive position, the vehicle operated normally. During the crash, no injurie https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-2006590 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased DORMAN Replacement TPMS Sensors 974-050 from ROCKAUTO for my van. Installed less than 2 years and all are bad. ROCKAUTO stated they were wholesale closeout on only offer a 30 day warranty. Contact DORMAN and they stated LIFETIME and that ROCKAUTO should not have sold out of date sensors and to contact ROCKAUTO. After several emails to ROCKAUTO they basically say sorry out of warrant https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1966186 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT HELLO I HAVE THIS 2013 FORD E250 VAN AND ITS STOP DRIVING AND TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THERE IS A LINK SAY ITS HAS RECALL ON SAME PROBLEM LISTED ON RECALL BUT TODAY I WENT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY LOOK AND SAY THERE IS NO RECALL ON TRANSMISSION ISSUE PLEASE READ THIS LISTED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PLEASE HELP : 2009-2016 Ford Econoline Recalled For Loss Of Motive Power I https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1882367 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced and was informed that the catalytic converters and an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,484. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1873254 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their F https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1873255 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their F https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1844110 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT When I go to the lake boating, I always remove my battery from the engine compartment and take it with me as a backup in case my boat battery should fail. on September 26, 2022, when leaving the lake, I reinstalled the battery bas I always do and closed the hood. It appeared closed when the hood surface aligned with the side panel. After leaving the boat ramp I turned onto FM 2272 and was accele https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1817822 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I arrived at my destination, lined up to park, shifted my foot from accelerator to brake and ... YIKES the engine was racing like crazy. I put both feet on the brake, shoving hard, engine continues to accelerate over the curb & into a fence. Pulling against the brakes, the engine continued to race. I reached to yank it out of gear, when it TOOK OFF backwards across the parking lot. Still stan https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1814473 Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering damper, drag link, connecting rod, and ball joint; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failu https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1814474 Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering damper, drag link, connecting rod, and ball joint; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failu https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1814230 Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat belt was locked as the seat belt was unable to be removed from the buckle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic test or repair. The contact stated that he called a dealer however, the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated the manufacturer was not made awa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1795083 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving at a very low rate of speed while approaching a stoplight the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechan https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1793629 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the contact waited for a minute to restart the vehicle before starting to drive however, the failure persisted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1793630 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the contact waited for a minute to restart the vehicle before starting to drive however, the failure persisted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1787796 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1779015 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 245/75/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while he was inspecting the rear tires, he noticed that the tires were cracked with tread separation. The contact called a tire shop and the tires were replaced with another brand of tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1778263 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 460. Consumer stated vehicle slipped i https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1771270 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Airbags deployed for no reason. I was doing 70 mph on the freeway and out of nowhere both airbags deployed didn't hit any bumps just smooth driving. Could of killed me. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1718616 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT THANKFULLY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY BETWEEN CURVES ON A STRETCH OF ROADWAY WITH A 30MPH SPEED LIMIT (ONE LANE EACH DIRECTION) WHEN I 'BLEW A SPARK PLUG'. THE COIL WAS ALSO DAMAGED I WAS TOLD. I WAS ALSO TOLD THERE'S NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, AND I HAVE 7 OTHER SPARK PLUGS AND COILS IN THE ENGINE, SO EXPECT IT. ALLEGEDLY 3 WERE REPLACED JUST BEFORE WE BOUGHT THIS USED IN 2016. I https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1696244 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK AT THE FUEL RELAY PRESENT AFTER AT START-UP. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GERMAIN FORD OF BEAVERCREEK (2356 HELLER DR, BEAVERCR https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1688936 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS JUST COME ON ALL BY THEMSELVES, OR IF YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOORS---THEY COME ON OR GO OFF. REALLY SCARY STUFF.I TOOK THE COVER OFF, AND THERE IS WATER INSIDE THE REAR LIGHTS. I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MY F-150 TRUCK IN 1998. WHY HASNT FORD FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY NOW??? https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1684008 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT ON 3/17/2014 WE HAD 4 2-LT225/75R16E HT 701 115S BW SENTINEL INSTALLED ON OUR VAN BY BIG BRAND TIRE & SERVICE IN LOMPOC CA. THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 50,000 MILES. WE HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 13,000 MILES. ON 8/6/2020 WE WERE DRIVING FROM WA TO SOUTHERN CA. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED GOING FLAT WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD AAA INSTALL THE SPARE AND WE CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP. ABOUT 200 MILES LATER THE VAN https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1684009 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT ON 3/17/2014 WE HAD 4 2-LT225/75R16E HT 701 115S BW SENTINEL INSTALLED ON OUR VAN BY BIG BRAND TIRE & SERVICE IN LOMPOC CA. THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 50,000 MILES. WE HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 13,000 MILES. ON 8/6/2020 WE WERE DRIVING FROM WA TO SOUTHERN CA. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE STARTED GOING FLAT WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD AAA INSTALL THE SPARE AND WE CONTINUED ON OUR TRIP. ABOUT 200 MILES LATER THE VAN https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1672530 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT BOTH FRONT TIRES MERELY DEVELOPED TREAD BULGES , LESS THAN 15K MILES, NEVER HAD A FLAT, BEEN OVERLOADED ,OVERINFLATED , ECT.. THEY JUST BECAME VERY POOR DRIVING AND VIBRATED BADLY TO FIND THEY BOTH HAVE BULGES IN THE TREAD. THEY SEEMED FINE ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO AND WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE IT A COUPLE DAYS AGO THE PROBLEM BECAME APPARENT. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1659879 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT WE PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM GASCAR AUTO IN MIAMI, FLORIDA ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2019. WE DROVE IT BACK TO MINNESOTA. IT TOOK US 4 MONTHS AND OVER 30 PHONE CALLS TO GET THEM TO SEND US THE TITLE-WHICH THEY WROTE DATE OF SALE AS 4/19/2020. WE JUST RAN THE VEHICLES VIN, (THE DEALERSHIP HAD ALSO RAN A CARFAX, BUT NOT DISCLOSED TO US AN ACCIDENT OR THE DISCREPANCY IN MILEAGE) AND DISCOVERED THE ODOMETER HA https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1657731 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE R https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1655427 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY OFFICE AFTER COMPLETION OF A CHIMNEY JOB WHEN MY MOTOR WENT WITH ONLY 73,660. I THEN HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED AND THAT'S WHEN MY MECHANIC PULLED THE VALVE COVERS AND DISCOVERED A BROKEN VALVE SPRING THAT HAD CAUSED IT TO DROP THE VALVE INTO THE PISTON WHICH THEN CAUSED THE COOLANT AND OIL TO MIX. IN RETURN, THIS CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE TO TH https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1581649 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND HAS NO TURBO BOOST LIKE IT SHOULD. ALSO USES WAY TO MUCH DIESEL BURNS THRU TO FAST. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1581650 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING AND HAS NO TURBO BOOST LIKE IT SHOULD. ALSO USES WAY TO MUCH DIESEL BURNS THRU TO FAST. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-250#complaint-1564246 Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND GO OVER A BUMP OR ROUGH PATCH STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY. STARTED THIS AT AROUND 20000 MILES DEALERDID A SERVICE AND ALIGNMENT ( CHARGING FOR SOME OF THE PARTS) STARTED AGAIN NOW WITH 48,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS DONE IT 6 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK EVEN WHICH MY 5 WHEEL ATTACHED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT FOR ANYONE DRIVING A FORD F250