This page covers 8 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2014 Ford E-350.
Complaints about the 2014 Ford E-350 cluster most heavily around wheels, steering, and suspension. On the wheel side, owners report steel rim failures and cracking that required replacing all four wheels over time, along with tire tread separation during driving. Steering complaints describe excessive play in tie rod ends and the steering gear shaft, with some reports noting the wear appeared premature relative to mileage. Suspension concerns echo a similar theme of components wearing or loosening earlier than expected. A handful of complaints fall outside mechanical systems entirely, with owners reporting odometer discrepancies discovered after purchase.
17
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2014 Ford E-350 has 8 recalls, the most serious involving wheelchair lift platforms that can crack, separate, and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door, and foldaway seats whose backs can move in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the occupant.
Several of the recalls cover the same Ricon-brand wheelchair lift models installed by different mobility upfitters. Across these, the lift platform's side plates can crack and cause the platform to detach, or bearings can shift out of position and cause the platform mounting to fail. Both failures leave the lift unable to safely support a wheelchair user. There is also a seat hardware concern on certain vehicles: bolts used to install seats, seatbacks, or seatbelt anchors can fracture, which could allow those components to fail in a crash. On the visibility side, certain ambulance conversions are equipped with a backup camera monitor that can display a mirrored image, causing the driver to steer in the wrong direction when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera monitor may unexpectedly reset to factory settings, causing the camera image to display in reverse.
What the fix does
ASA Electronics will repair or replace the display monitor at no charge. Contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The foldaway seat cushion may not lock securely when rotated upright, potentially shifting during crashes or sudden stops.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors may have been installed with improperly manufactured bolts that could fail to secure these components.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected bolts with proper ones at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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.
