Ford E-450 complaints by model year
418 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 2005 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 73 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford E-450 recalls (52)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one E-450 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Backup Alarm Sound Failure | 2026, 2027 | 40.2% |
| 25V793000 | Nov 17, 2025 | Engine Cover May Become Excessively Hot | 2021 | 30.7% |
| 24V097000 | Feb 9, 2024 | Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak | 2021, 2022 | 34.2% |
| 22V925000 | Dec 14, 2022 | Fuel Tank Paint May Peel and Result in a Fuel Leak | 2022, 2023 | 68.3% |
| 22V792000 | Oct 20, 2022 | Improperly Tightened Bolt on Rear Axle | 2023 | 94% |
| 22V384000 | May 27, 2022 | Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 | 2023 | 85.3% |
| 22V089000 | Feb 16, 2022 | Power Steering Pressure Line May Detach and Leak | 2021, 2022 | 100% |
| 20V795000 | Dec 17, 2020 | Engine Cover may be Excessively Hot | 2021 | 87.4% |
| 20V175000 | Mar 23, 2020 | Wire Harness May Chafe and Damage Circuits | 2021 | 75.3% |
| 20V099000 | Feb 21, 2020 | Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle | 2021 | 93.4% |
| 19V466000 | Jun 18, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2017, 2018 | — |
| 19V401000 | May 29, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2005–2016 | — |
| 19V342000 | May 3, 2019 | Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate | 2017, 2018 | — |
| 19V313000 | Apr 18, 2019 | Seat Back may not Stay Upright | 2014, 2015 | — |
| 19V236000 | Mar 26, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2018 | 88.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford E-450 FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford E-450 had?
NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford E-450 model year from 1993 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford E-450 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2021 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (27) and the 2009 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford E-450 problems?
Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the steering, service brakes, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.