2022 Ford E-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (5) · Power Train (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2024-02-09 · campaign 24V097000 · 16,543 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2022-12-14 · campaign 22V925000 · 11,074 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2022-02-16 · campaign 22V089000 · 44,219 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.
Service bulletins (41)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-19 · TSB 26-2256 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2572 to update the parts list to correct the part number lc3z-6006-l to lc3z-6781-a, remove the flex plate bolts al3z-6379-ba from the parts list as these bolts are in kit lc3z-6781-a, update the claim quantity of the part number w709771-s440 to 9 pieces (f-650/f750-en
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Engine 2026-03-20 · SSM 54678 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2026 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l/5.2l engine, 2021-2025 f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2025 e-series/f-650/f-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup tha
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Power Train 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2572 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2322 to update the service procedure, labor operations and parts list. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-10 · SSM 54363 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 expedition/navigator/f-150/f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis/f-650/f-750/transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.5l (non hybrid)/6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. workshop manual
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“open recall for paint peeling on the gas tank, could cause a fire. no ford dealers in my area can take care of the problem.: i am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a ford dealership’s failure to properly support and address a safety recall on my vehicle. as you know, safety recalls are issued to protect consumers and ensure that potentia…”
2025-12-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on august 2, 2024 i was driving my 2022 ford f-350 7.3l on the interstate when i experienced sudden loss of power, engine was sputtering, obviously not getting fuel in my opinion. engine eventually quit, and i came to rest on the side of i 20/59. no check engine light or other warning lights were ever illuminated during this episode. after 10-15 mi…”
2024-09-19 · Engine“failures of ford engine 7 .3l vs 350 and we have 67000 there have been multiple cases of this engine ceasing at this mileage,. the warranty should be 100,000 especially if its a fleet vehicle and used for purposes like fedex. …”
2024-07-26 · Steering“received a notice on a "customer satisfaction program 24n03" instead of issuing a recall for the hydroboost power steering pressure and jumper lines they instead extended the warranty. people have had their braking and power steering go out while driving and this is simply unsafe and unacceptable. they need to replace their faulty "quick connecto…”
2024-06-25 · Power Train“hello, when i start my vehicle and leave it in park and idle the transmission makes a mechanical clicking noise. i went under the truck to try to find the source of the noise. when i was underneath i found that when the clicking noise is active the drive line coming out the rear of the transmission is trying to turn. it is rocking back and forth. t…”
2023-07-17 · Power Train“the car was put into park. the driver got out to check the position of the vehicle in the parking space. while looking at the passenger side of the rv, the vehicle began to power in reverse. it knocked over and injured the driver and ran into a fence. the passenger reached over to stop the vehicle just before it ran into two other people. …”
2023-05-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v925000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the contact was informed that the recall could not be performed and advised to contact…”
2023-05-09 · Steering · 12,361 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-350. the contact stated while driving 60 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact desperately depressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle eventually came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the mechanic stated…”
2022-11-16 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid“2022 ford e-350. consumer writes in regard to power steering safety recall.…”
2022-10-11 · Steering“during early morning hours (approx. 2 am) of 10/09/22, while traveling westbound on i-70 through utah at posted speed (80 mph) i hit a series of road repairs (patches) while in the right-hand lane, with the driver-side (left) front wheel. the front end of the vehicle shook violently, leaving limited control of steering which resulted in the vehicl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.