Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford E-450. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed
Equipment
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Consequence
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
Repair progress not yet reported52 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate
Exterior lighting · brake lights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances 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.
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Repair progress not yet reported17 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · brake lights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
88.9% repairedof 36 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation
Suspension · front · springs · leaf spring assembly · u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.
Repair progress not yet reported904 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 2 | 40% |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% |
| Steering | 1 | 20% |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% |
How 2018 compares with other E-450 years
Best and worst E-450 years →20145
20156
201617
201711
20185
20195
202127
202213
20232
20244
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 4 |
| 2017 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 6 |
| 2022 | 13 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2018 Ford E-450 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford E-450 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 19V466000 (equipment), 19V342000 (brake), 19V236000 (brake), 18V367000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Ford E-450 problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (2), Equipment (1), Steering (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2018 E-450 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Ford E-450 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (5) and the 2021 the most (27). The 2018 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.
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