Power Train Problems of Ford E-350

Ford E-350 owners have reported 53 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford E-350

The Power Train problem

The component that failed was the transmission system, specifically the cdf clutch cylinder, the torque converter, and the front support structure. The transmission was found to contain metal debris, burned clutch components, and damage to internal bushings and supports. 1.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact stated the transmission burned up while driving on a hill at 25-30 mph. The dealership stated this happened frequently t because the transmission was not big enough for the vehicle. The transmission was completely replaced at a cost of $4,000. The old transmission carried 13.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford E-350. While driving 60 mph, the contact experienced a sudden loss of power and the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the highway shoulder and waited a few minutes to restart the vehicle.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

School bus was stopped at a railroad grade crossing, transmission was in drive, when driver attempted to move the school bus forward it would not move, the transmission would not engage in any forward or reverse gear. School bus was towed to the Ford dealership for repair.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Subject vehicle is a Ford e350 superduty van chassis manufactured in may 1996 with vn 1fdle40g7thb33164 equiped with a e40d transmission. The transmission in a 1997 class c motorhome started to leak. The problem was detected before complete failure, whcih could have resulted in a fire.   Read details...




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