- The problem
- North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- The risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Ford E450 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Ford E450 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2019 for the brake lights.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical E450 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Ford E450 recalls 1
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
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford E450: every year compared
All E450 years2017 Ford E450 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford E450 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,709 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 1,717 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 1,389 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 359 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition EL | 272 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Energi | 22 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Hev | 22 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Ford E-350 | 13 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Ford E450
Does the 2017 Ford E450 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford E450: brake lights (April 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Ford E450 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Ford E450 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford E450 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.
What should I do if my 2017 Ford E450 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