Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
1992-2027 · 35 model years
Ford E-450 Problems by year
Owners have filed 370 complaints about the Ford E-450 across 35 model years, and it has 53 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (73), while 1993, 2015, 2019 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 370
- Recalls
- 53
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 20
- Injuries
- 11
- Deaths
- 0
E-450 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common E-450 problems
Ford E-450 recalls 53
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
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...
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are...
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...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings...
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and...
Latest E-450 complaints
Bottom End Failure, replaced under warranty at Crain Ford In Arkansas. Invoice # FICS1338781
Unknown cause, engine failure, replaced at bob utter ford in [[redacted]]. Invoice #[redacted] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sunseeker RV built on a 2021 Ford E-450 Chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH uphill, the vehicle made a loud banging and rapping sound and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure caused by cylinder and lifter failures. The vehicle was repaired. The...
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contact associated the failure with Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 24B27 - Supplement #2 (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update) and NHTSA Action Number: DP26011 (Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance. The failure mileage was 26,300.
Severe mechanical engine failure occurred while operating my 2023 Ford Super Duty equipped with the 7.3L gasoline V8 engine (Godzilla) at approximately 76,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power, dropped into limp mode, and began displaying a flashing Check Engine Light alongside a violent rough idle and loud mechanical valvetrain tapping/grinding noises coming from the engine block. A professional diagnostic evaluation confirmed zero compression in Cylinder #2, caused by a...
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catastrophic lifter failure that ground down and destroyed the camshaft lobe (wiped cam). This failure path stems directly from manufacturing vulnerabilities regarding the variable-displacement oil pump and low hot-idle oil pressures, which Ford has semi-acknowledged via Customer Satisfaction Program 24B27. This is a severe safety hazard, as the sudden loss of engine power and transition into limp mode occurred without warning in active traffic, jeopardizing vehicle control and highway safety. I am filing this report to document the premature mechanical failure of a modern, meticulously maintained 2023 powertrain for the ongoing federal investigation into these 7.3L powerplants. Complete independent maintenance records using specified 5W-30 oil are available to verify this engine was never neglected.
On two separate occasions, the vehicle's left rear wheel studs have broken off clean with the hub and both rear dual wheels departed the vehicle while in motion. This issue was reported to the local FORD dealer and they reported that they do not know why this is happening. This has happened to five (5) of our other vehicles as well. I am a fleet manager for an EMS service and we have a total of ten (10) of these Ford chassis. The wheels coming off present a hazard to oncoming traffic not to mention the safety...
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of our team members and patients being transported on our ambulances. We sent the vehicle to Kilgore Ford in Kilgore, Texas and they advised they are not sure how this keeps happening. There were no warning lamps that gave the driver a warning that something was wrong until the truck started vibrating and the wheels came off. All of our vehicles, including these FORD Chassis', undergo Preventative Maintenance every 5,000 miles and we check torque on these FORD chassis' because of these continued failures. Our torque wrenches are checked annually for calibration and we utilize the FORD Diagnostic Software and FORD Torque Specification which are followed on every preventative service.
On two separate occasions, the vehicle's left rear wheel studs have broken off clean with the hub and both rear dual wheels departed the vehicle while in motion. This issue was reported to the local FORD dealer and they reported that they do not know why this is happening. This has happened to five (5) of our other vehicles as well. I am a fleet manager for an EMS service and we have a total of ten (10) of these Ford chassis. The wheels coming off present a hazard to oncoming traffic not to mention the safety...
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of our team members and patients being transported on our ambulances. We sent the vehicle to Kilgore Ford in Kilgore, Texas and they advised they are not sure how this keeps happening. There were no warning lamps that gave the driver a warning that something was wrong until the truck started vibrating and the wheels came off. All of our vehicles, including these FORD Chassis', undergo Preventative Maintenance every 5,000 miles and we check torque on these FORD chassis' because of these continued failures. Our torque wrenches are checked annually for calibration and we utilize the FORD Diagnostic Software and FORD Torque Specification which are followed on every preventative service.
Questions about the Ford E-450
Which Ford E-450 years have the most problems?
Which Ford E-450 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford E-450 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (110), engine & cooling (57), brakes (55) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford E-450 have?
NHTSA lists 53 recalls across all Ford E-450 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data