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2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-350

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Engine
1Steering
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 2 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

2 reports
133,000 miles · Jul 19, 2023
Engine

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 …

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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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 133,000.

NHTSA ODI #11533256

50,000 miles · Jan 28, 2020
Steering

VIOLENT SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL

NHTSA ODI #11302666

Official recalls

1

19V285000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

Apr 10, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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