2022 FORD E-350

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
โš ๏ธElevated Concerns

The 2022 Ford E-350 has a mix of steering and fuel system issues that could potentially compromise safety and performance, particularly in the first 20,000 miles. With three recalls and a notable number of complaints, owners should be vigilant about these risks.

Key Factor:Multiple serious recalls

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

The presence of multiple recalls on the 2022 Ford E-350 highlights significant risks associated with steering and fuel system failures. An inadequate power steering connection could lead to a sudden loss of control while driving, posing a serious safety hazard. Additionally, corrosion on the fuel tank can result in leaks, which not only affects vehicle operation but also raises fire risks. For a commercial vehicle like the E-350, reliability is vital; such issues could lead to costly downtime or dangerous situations for drivers.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.6)
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    Summary: Year-over-year trends indicate that Ford has faced ongoing challenges with reliability in certain models, including the E-Series. The combination of steering and fuel system defects here is concerning when compared to industry expectations for commercial vans.

Safety & Reliability Score

70/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-24
Complaint Impact-0.65
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 FORD E-350

Model Year2022
MakeFORD
ModelE-350
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Dec21
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Sep24
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

3 complaints (23% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 13 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
2(15%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
2(15%)
๐ŸŸขLow
9(69%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

With peak failure occurring between 0-20k miles and an average failure mileage around 8014 miles, current owners should be especially cautious early on. Issues are likely to surface quickly, making it essential to keep an eye out for warning signs well within the warranty period.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 4 of 13 complaints (31% coverage)
0-20k
4 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

STEERINGFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Power Steering

Issue: Risk of sudden loss of power steering fluid due to faulty connections.

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Have the power steering connections inspected immediately.

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Verify if recall repairs have been completed before purchasing.

Campaign:22S08
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Fuel Tank

Issue: Potential for corrosion leading to fuel leaks from weld seams.

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Check for visible signs of rust or leaks around the fuel tank.

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Ask for documentation regarding any repairs related to fuel tank corrosion.

Campaign:22S09
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (3)

Campaign: 22V089000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 22V925000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Campaign: 24V097000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 E-350.

INV-2022-1000๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding E-350 performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 27,591

Consumer Complaints

13 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 E-350.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning23%
Fire8%
Power Loss8%
Check Engine Light8%
Noise8%
Leak8%
Odor8%
Engine/Powertrainโš ๏ธ High
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 minutes of attempting to start, the engine finally restarted and I continued approx. 50 miles to my home with no further issues. On Aug. 14, I took my F-350 to Town and Country Ford in Bessemer, AL. Their Service Dept ran several diagnostics, tested fuel pressure, ethanol content, checked for misfire issues and road tested. No problems were found. Odometer at the time was 26,183. In July 2025 I received a Recall Notice from Ford (NHTSA Recall 25V455) for possible loss of fuel pressure due to fuel pump failure. Today (December 8, 2025) I attempted to contact Ford to get an update on the Recall, was provided no updated information (automated system only, live person was not an option). Also contacted Town and Country Ford Service Dept. for any knowledge they may have, which was none as well. I do not drive the truck every day, primarily due to not wishing to get stranded far from a repair facility (current odometer 38,000). I am filing this complaint to hopefully expedite Ford's response to a problem they have been aware of for over a year if not longer, and certainly since July 2025. The absence of any updates is infuriating for an issue that could become catastrophic.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
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.

Steering/Suspension๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
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 connector" to a hard connector before people are injured. My dealership refuses to do this as it is not a recall. Thank you for your consideration

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
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. This is what the clicking noise is. I tried it with the vehicle in Neutral also. Same result. The transmission is sending power to the driveline while in park and neutral. I have a video I can submit but this form wonโ€™t let me include a video. If you response to me through email I will attach it there

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
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.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
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 a different dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Brakes๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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 that the power steering pump needed to be replaced, and that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 12,361.

Steering/Suspension๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING

2022 FORD E-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO POWER STEERING SAFETY RECALL.

Steering/Suspensionโš ๏ธ High
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 vehicle drifting quickly into the passing (left hand) lane. Fortunately, no one was in the passing lane and control was regained, but only after rapid deceleration through hard braking. The incident was freighting to say the very least, and has resulted in driver distress when traveling over bridges with expansion joints, experiencing changes to road surfaces, and/or anticipating poor road surfaces. Driver anxiety is a direct result of this incident. The vehicle is a new Ford F-350 diesel 4WD with fewer than 2000 total miles at the time the incident took place. An internet search suggests a probable cause associated with a โ€œdeath wobbleโ€? But on a brand new vehicle? Makes no sense and is very concerning as apparently Ford has been aware of this problem for years? Ford customer service department was contacted (10/10/22) via phone, and a case number [XXX] provided. The Ford dealership through which the vehicle was purchased (Keller Ford in Hanford, CA) was contacted per the recommendation of the Ford customer service representative and the vehicle is scheduled to be left with the Keller Ford service department on 10/12/22. Why isnโ€™t Ford required to notify owners of this phenomenon so that at a minimum operators are aware of the potential problem and are at least prepared for its occurrence? I have owned many Ford vehicles in the 45+ years I have driven, starting with a 1956 Ford F-100 I purchased in 1978. I general, I am happy with Ford products. But in this instance (my first purchase of a new vehicle) I am not. This problem needs to be fixed immediately! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Brakes๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and the vehicle would pull in either direction. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then noticed that the brake pedal had to be pressed very hard in order to stop the vehicle. After stopping to inspect under the hood, the contact discovered a power steering fluid leak in the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the power steering pressure line had detached. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was 6,300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common issues with the 2022 Ford E-350?

Common issues reported with the 2022 Ford E-350 include problems with the power steering system that might lead to loss of control while driving. Additionally, there are concerns about corrosion in the fuel tank assembly which may cause leaks.

Are there any recalls on the 2022 Ford E-350?

'Yes, there are three significant recalls affecting the 2022 Ford E-350 focusing on power steering vulnerabilities and potential fuel tank leaks due to corrosion. It's crucial for owners or potential buyers to address these recalls promptly.'

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

๐Ÿ“ˆImproving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2021 issues. Recall frequency decreased 50%.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 3 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FORD dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in FORD's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Obtain proof of recall completion for all 3 campaigns before purchase.
  • Account for potential service downtime when calculating your initial ownership budget.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.