2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2019-04-10 · campaign 19V285000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service awareness newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a tsb, ssm, gsb, or other electronic communication. this article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
What owners report
2023-07-19 · Engine · 133,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 ford e-350. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicl…”
2020-01-28 · Steering · 50,000 mi“violent shaking of steering wheel…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.