- The problem
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- The fix
- Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Ford E-450 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Ford E-450 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (3) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 10 recalls, the latest in February 2015 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2010 has 5 and the 2012 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical E-450 year, for its age
#216 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Ford E-450 problems
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2011 Ford E-450 recalls 10
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- The fix
- Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact Elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. This recall has been superseded by campaign 15V-768.
- The problem
- Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
- The problem
- Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
- The risk
- A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- The fix
- Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
- The problem
- Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4L engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford e-450 6.8L engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on september 26, 2011. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
- The problem
- Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 ford e-350 (duel rear wheel), my 2009-2011 ford e- 150, e-250, and e-350, and my 2009-2011 ford e-450 cutaways. The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas. The part numbers of the affected kits are: p07c2-176kit-ab, p10c2-rcommkit-ab, p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa, p11c2-r350kit-ab, p10-so-rkit-ba, pbc2-rkit158-ab, pbc2-rkit176-ab, and pbc2-rkitmb-ac.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on september 29, 2011. Owners may contact roush at 1-800-59-rouch (1-800-597-6874.
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."
- The risk
- The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20.
- The problem
- Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 Or 6.8 Liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel system. A valve in the system may have been mismachined allowing a propane leak.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
- The problem
- Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between december 17, 2010, and may 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model year 2009 through 2011 ford e-series vans/wagons/shuttles/cutaway (150, 250 and 350) with 5.4L engines ("e-series"), and my 2011 ford e-450 cutaways. The valves installed in the service port of the fuel rails of the kit were under minimum specification for the diameter. This led to insufficient compression of the o-ring, allowing leakage of propane autogas. The part numbers of the affected kits are: p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa, p11c2-r350kit-ab, p-10-so-rkit-ba, pbc2-rkit158-ab, pbc2-rkit176-ab, and pbc2-rkitmb-ac.
- The risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- As of may 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
- The problem
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 e-150, e-250, e-350 and e-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "Seating systems." It may be possible that under unusually high loads, such as during a crash, the driver power seat track worm gear may fracture.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash or other circumstances of severe loading, the worm gear could fracture and allow the seat to shift unrestrained forward or backward increasing the risk and/or severity of injuries to the driver.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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7 complaints about the 2011 Ford E-450
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While driving straight on a city street and again on an interstate, the vehicle shut off. A diagnostic report determined that the fuel pump circuit wiring harness was bad. The vehicle has 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford e-450. The contact stated that the air filter failed to function properly. The plastic cap became unglued and was sucked into the intake, preventing air from entering the engine. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact, an independent mechanic, removed the fram air filter to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The air filter manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
On two occasions, over the past 2 years, while driving on an interstate, I have had the "wrench" light come on, on the dash display. This is caused by me using the cruise control, but when I hit the brake to release the cruise control, then step on the gas pedal to bring it back up to speed, the light appears and I go into "limp mode". Once I pull over and stop the engine, apparently this re-sets the system, and the vehicle drives okay. I have been told by a ford tech that this is the electronic throttle control and that it may be normal, but I feel it is too sensitive. I am wondering if it should have a recall on it.
This vehicle was converted to an ambulance by wheeld coach. The ambulance caught fire and spread to the building in which it was parked and unoccupied. A paramedic smelled something coming from the bay, and, when he went to investigate, he saw smoke and fire dripping from underneath the ambulance. An investigator determined that the lug connection at the alternator was improperly installed by wheeled coach. The connection produced a high resistance connection, producing temperatures sufficient to ignite a competent fuel source and/or caused the battery cable insulation to fail, producing electrical arcing that provided a competent ignition source to cause the fire. *Tr
As instructed by nhtsa 13t-012 tire re call michelin has failed to provided replacement tires thru its ford and dealer network to me. *Tt
SIDEWALL CRACKING. *TR
My 2011 f450 with 60,000 miles on it, would not start after just running. It had never given any indications of any problems prior to not starting. The dealership where it was taken worked on it for 9 days hand in hand with ford warranty dept and came up with failure of the fuel system. According to ford inspectors, fuel was contaminated. Fuel pump had metal shavings in filter system. Fuel pump was rusted and had no lubricant. Bumper to bumper warranty did not cover this. We are out over $5,000 (don't have...
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the final $$$$$ amount at this time). System failure warning lights did not indicate a problem with water or other contaminates in fuel lines. Fuel system has to be flushed to eliminate metal shavings throughout fuel lines and injectors. According to the mechanic, any diesel used in ford diesel trucks should have a rating of 20...And not above (like 25). The bigger the number, the more trash in the diesel. Also, biodiesel is not recommended and can be used to void the warranty. Lots of luck with this!!! *Tr
Ford E-450: every year compared
All E-450 years2011 Ford E-450 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford E-450 | 7 | 10 | D | |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | 2,137 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 1,803 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Escape Hev | 1,334 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1,321 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 1,198 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 71 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | 24 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Ford E-150 Van | 23 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Ford E-450
Does the 2011 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2011 Ford E-450: equipment adaptive / mobility (February 2015); equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2014); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (July 2014); equipment (December 2012) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford E-450?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (3), electrical system (2), wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 2011 Ford E-450 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 12, 2012 and the latest on December 4, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Ford E-450 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford E-450 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-450 years have the most complaints?
1999 (73), 2000 (42), 2005 (33). See every Ford E-450 year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Ford E-450 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data