NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's side platform can crack. The folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
This page covers 12 recalls and 16 owner complaints for the 2010 Ford E-350.
Complaints for the 2010 Ford E-350 are spread thin across systems, with no single category dominating by volume. Steering draws notable attention, with multiple owners describing a severe shaking or oscillation that kicks in after hitting a bump at speed, the kind of wobble that requires slowing nearly to a stop before the vehicle settles. Engine complaints include one report of power loss under load in the upper gears and a separate report of unexpected acceleration from a standstill with no fault codes stored. The electrical system also shows up in the complaint set, though the specific symptoms reported there aren't consistent enough across filings to describe a clear pattern. With only 16 total complaints on record, most individual issues here are backed by just one or two reports, so the steering wobble stands out as the most consistently described symptom across this model year.
16
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Ford E-350 has 12 recalls, the most serious involving fire risks: a propane fuel system conversion can leak near ignition sources, and an air conditioning unit in certain paratransit builds can arc and catch fire.
A third safety-critical issue affects certain news-gathering vehicles built on this chassis: an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar can damage the rear hydraulic brake lines, causing brake pressure loss and reducing the driver's ability to stop the vehicle. There is also a wiring concern on vehicles equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts where an armored pendant cable can contact an electrical terminal and cause a short circuit.
The remaining recalls all involve wheelchair lift equipment across various mobility-modified versions of this van. Several Ricon lift models can develop cracked platform side plates or bearings that shift out of position, either of which can cause the lift platform to separate and fall against the door. On Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 lifts, the roll stop latch on the outer barrier can bend or go out of alignment with repeated use, allowing a wheelchair to roll past it. A separate Braun Century-2 lift recall covers the same roll stop latch issue on one specific Super Van build.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's side platform can crack. The folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings. Damaged parts will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The folding link arms on certain wheelchair lifts have pivot holes that are oversized, allowing bearings to shift out of position and potentially cause lift failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect link arms for damage and displaced bearings, inspect the platform for cracks, and replace any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift platform side plate may crack. The folding link arm pivot holes may be oversized, causing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Support bumpers will be installed on the platform. Any cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts installed in these vehicles may develop cracks over time.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install reinforcing bumpers on the platform. Any already-cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift's outer barrier may bend or misalign over time with frequent use, potentially allowing the wheelchair to shift.
What the fix does
Braun Corporation replaced the faulty latches with new ones at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift's outer barrier may become bent or misaligned over time with frequent use, potentially affecting lift operation.
What the fix does
Cummings Mobility replaced the affected lift parts with new ones at no cost to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The armored cable on certain wheelchair lifts may be positioned so it doesn't clear the lift mechanism, potentially causing interference.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions at no cost to reposition or protect the cable.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's roll stop latches on the outer barrier may bend or misalign over time with frequent use.
What the fix does
An authorized Braun dealer will repair the latches at no charge. Prime-Time will contact you to schedule.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The propane fuel system injector retention clips are not seated properly, which could allow propane to leak from the fuel rails.
What the fix does
Roush will replace the injector retention clips at no cost. Contact Roush at 1-734-466-6255 to schedule the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear anti-sway bar mounting bolt threads may rub against the steel hydraulic brake line. This metal-to-metal contact can wear through the brake line and cause it to rupture, reducing brake pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the vehicles at no charge by addressing the anti-sway bar mounting to prevent brake line contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuse in the air conditioning evaporator unit may loosen from vibration, heat, or age, causing high electrical resistance and arcing.
What the fix does
Braun or Carrier will replace the fuse holder assembly at no cost. Contact Carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or Braun at 1-800-843-5438.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.