Steel rim failure. Purchased vehicle with 8000 miles on odometer october 2014. As of today december 2017 the odometer reads 141,000 miles . I have replace all four rims on this vehicle one by one. First issue I was loosing hub caps while driving continuously,I finally gave up and took all off,left bare rims. Then the second issue was rims cracking and failing at the welded point where the…
2014 Ford E-350 wheels problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 4 wheels complaints filed for the 2014 Ford E-350, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
While traveling on the highway the hub cap on the driver?s side rear wheel came off. The truck had a little over 3000 miles on it. I was driving normally and didn't even notice when the hub cap came off. I only noticed it was missing when I reached my destination. I have attempted to work with the dealer and Ford customer service. Both the dealer and Ford motor corporation refuse to see this as a…
Budget rental truck did not inspect the car carrier rented to me. Three hundred miles into the travel, the tire blew and goodyear discovered that there was no brake pad, the brake fluid was leaking, the caliber, and rotor were bad. Had the tire not blown, this could have cause a fatal accident. *tr
I work for the university of california san diego fleet services. We have several 2014 Ford e-350's in our rental fleet. Some time a few years back michelin recalled many of the ltx tires on many of our vans. The DOT code on the tires on this van did not fall under the michelin recall. As you can see in the photo this tire had a tread separation on a rear tire, van full of passengers. We are…
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2014 Ford E-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 27,703 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Ford/E-350.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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