Ford E-450 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 74 owner complaints and 30 recalls on file for the Ford E-450 (2005–2027). The 2021 E-450 has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.
- Complaints
- 74
- Recalls
- 30
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- 2021
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Ford E-450 years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2021 Ford E-450 — 27 complaints; top problem: Steering
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (0 complaints).
Every Ford E-450 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Suspension |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Steering |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Steering |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Body & Structure |
| 2018 E-450 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Steering |
| 2017 E-450 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2016 E-450 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Body & Structure |
| 2015 E-450 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2014 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2013 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2012 E-450 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2011 E-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2010 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2009 E-450 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Airbags |
| 2008 E-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2007 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2006 E-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Engine |
| 2005 E-450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Ford E-450 problem areas (all years)
- Steering23 complaints
- Brakes19 complaints
- Engine14 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control9 complaints
- Body & Structure8 complaints
- Wheels & Tires7 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain6 complaints
- Airbags4 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech4 complaints
- Suspension4 complaints
Complaint trend
Ford E-450 recalls
Risk: A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Risk: Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
Risk: Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Other Ford models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology