2012 Ford E-350: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2012 Ford E-350’s main change is an audio input jack added to the standard radio in cargo and passenger versions. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with no redesign or mechanical update.
About the 2012 Ford E-350
4th gen E-Series van (1992-2014 van body), late-cycle model after the 2008/2009 front-end update.
Ford positioned the E-350 as the heavy-duty side of the E-Series family: a full-size van built to move either a lot of people or a lot of gear with simple, proven hardware. Its core appeal was not modern styling or fancy technology, but big interior space, strong towing and payload capability, easy upfit potential, and configurations that fit shuttle duty, church and school transport, contractor work, and fleet service.
Ford positioned the E-350 cargo vans as straightforward work vehicles, with two seats and up to 278.3 cubic feet of room in the extended body. Passenger XL and XLT wagons seat 12 people in regular-length form or 15 with the extended body; XLT versions add cloth seats, power windows and locks, and stronger front and rear air conditioning.
What changed, by category
2012 Ford E-350 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter | V10, 6.8 Liter / V8, 5.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 10–11 mpg | 10–11 mpg | 10–12 mpg | 10–12 mpg | 10–11 mpg | 10–11 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 13–15 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 14–16 mpg | 14–16 mpg | 13–15 mpg | 13–15 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp | 305 hp | 305 hp | 255–305 hp | 255–305 hp |
| Torque | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft | 350–420 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 237.8 cu-ft | 278.3 cu-ft | ||||
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 37 in | 37 in | ||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Traction Control | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2012 Ford E-350 compared with the 2011 model?
The standard radio gains an audio input jack for 2012. The rest of the E-350 largely carries over, with the same body styles, basic engine choices, seating layouts, and work-focused design.
Was the 2012 Ford E-350 redesigned?
No, the 2012 Ford E-350 was not redesigned. It remains part of the long-running fourth-generation E-Series van line and follows the earlier front-end update from the 2008 and 2009 period.
Did the 2012 Ford E-350 get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2012 Ford E-350 received no engine or transmission changes. Its existing V8 and V10 choices carried over from the prior year.
How many people does the 2012 Ford E-350 passenger van seat?
The 2012 Ford E-350 passenger van seats 12 people with the regular-length body and 15 with the extended body. Both XL and better-equipped XLT passenger versions follow those seating layouts.
What is the difference between the 2012 E-350 cargo and passenger versions?
The cargo versions use a two-seat layout and devote the rear cabin to hauling, with 237.8 cubic feet in the regular body or 278.3 cubic feet in the extended body. Passenger versions use 12- or 15-seat layouts, while XLT models add comfort features such as cloth seats, power windows and locks, and higher-capacity cabin cooling.