Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2014
NewestThe 2014 Ford E-250 is about average for reliability, but significant concerns with catastrophic engine failures make it a high-risk used purchase.
2011
The 2011 Ford E-250 presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must be aware of critical fuel system risks, particularly with propane conversions.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford E-250?
Carfocal currently has 2 published E-250 reports, covering 2011 through 2014. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2014 Ford E-250 is about average for reliability, but significant concerns with catastrophic engine failures make it a high-risk used purchase.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2014.
Is the Ford E-250 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford E-250. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2014 ford e-250 is about average for reliability, but significant concerns with catastrophic engine failures make it a high-risk used purchase. and the 2014 ford e-250's value is significantly impacted by its documented engine reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford E-250?
Across Carfocal's published E-250 guides, recurring problem areas include Engine, Transmission, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Engine, Transmission, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 2
- Years tracked
- 2
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints