Ford E-450 Complaints

51 consumer complaints on file.

#11752798July 25, 2026
WHEELS
Three original equipment Hankook Dynapro HT tires developed belt-related failures at approximately 6,000 miles of use during a road trip in June 2026. On [XXX], while driving in Tennessee, we noticed a vibration that gradually increased in intensity. We stopped for inspection at C&D Tire & Service in Athens, TN, which found a "bad belt" in the left-front tire at an odometer reading of 5,649 miles. The tire was replaced and retained. The following day, [XXX], the vibration returned and worsened. We stopped at Bill Morgan Tire in Lexington, KY, which found a "severe belt rupture" in the left-rear outer tire and noted that the right-front original equipment tire was "showing signs" of a similar condition. The work order noted all five removed tires had a little over 6,000 miles of use and approximately 12/32" tread remaining. The worst of the tires was retained. Two independent tire dealers, in two different states, identified belt-related abnormalities in three original equipment tires within approximately 24 hours. Given that we were hundreds of miles from home and continuing on interstate highways, we replaced all remaining tires for safety. We have retained two of the removed tires, which show visible belt deformity, and they are available for inspection. No crash, injury, or loss of vehicle control occurred; the vibration was noticed and addressed before any tire failed catastrophically while underway. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751496July 20, 2026
WHEELS
On two separate occasions, the vehicle's left rear wheel studs have broken off clean with the hub and both rear dual wheels departed the vehicle while in motion. This issue was reported to the local FORD dealer and they reported that they do not know why this is happening. This has happened to five (5) of our other vehicles as well. I am a fleet manager for an EMS service and we have a total of ten (10) of these Ford chassis. The wheels coming off present a hazard to oncoming traffic not to mention the safety of our team members and patients being transported on our ambulances. We sent the vehicle to Kilgore Ford in Kilgore, Texas and they advised they are not sure how this keeps happening. There were no warning lamps that gave the driver a warning that something was wrong until the truck started vibrating and the wheels came off. All of our vehicles, including these FORD Chassis', undergo Preventative Maintenance every 5,000 miles and we check torque on these FORD chassis' because of these continued failures. Our torque wrenches are checked annually for calibration and we utilize the FORD Diagnostic Software and FORD Torque Specification which are followed on every preventative service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11751490July 20, 2026
WHEELS
On two separate occasions, the vehicle's left rear wheel studs have broken off clean with the hub and both rear dual wheels departed the vehicle while in motion. This issue was reported to the local FORD dealer and they reported that they do not know why this is happening. This has happened to five (5) of our other vehicles as well. I am a fleet manager for an EMS service and we have a total of ten (10) of these Ford chassis. The wheels coming off present a hazard to oncoming traffic not to mention the safety of our team members and patients being transported on our ambulances. We sent the vehicle to Kilgore Ford in Kilgore, Texas and they advised they are not sure how this keeps happening. There were no warning lamps that gave the driver a warning that something was wrong until the truck started vibrating and the wheels came off. All of our vehicles, including these FORD Chassis', undergo Preventative Maintenance every 5,000 miles and we check torque on these FORD chassis' because of these continued failures. Our torque wrenches are checked annually for calibration and we utilize the FORD Diagnostic Software and FORD Torque Specification which are followed on every preventative service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11744042June 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Next Steps Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741946June 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Parking Brake The Sticker on this U-Haul 15 foot Truck says, "Engage the Parking Brake before turning off the Engine, otherwise UNCONTROLLED OPERATION OF VEHICLE may occur.". I pulled on the Parking Brake as the Sticker warned. With my foot off the Gas Pedal, at about 25 - 30 MPH the U-Haul Steered way to the right by itself, and drove onto the Right Curb. This was quite Frightening and Unexpected. Then it happened again later that day at just about 30 MPH, again with my foot off the Gas Pedal and Kind of Coasting into a small Town. Later that Night it happened again at about 25 -30 MPH and pulled to the right and almost into the right side ditch, on a two lane Highway. My Safety was at risk because I could have hit a Telephone Pole or have been steered into the right side ditch. IF it had happened, on a Multi-Lane Highway, I could have Hit a Vehicle in the Right Lane. Others are put at Risk, because anyone on a Sidewalk near the Right side Curb, Could have been Hit, by this Uncontrolled Steering. The U-Haul Regional Manager, Emily Noe said it had not been reported by anyone else. This U-Haul Truck had about 14K miles on it and is fairly new. I assume this U-Haul Truck had been Inspected, before being placed on the Road. There is the Yellow Sticker inside the Truck, with Black Letters that warn about pulling On the Parking Brake before Parking and shutting down the engine....which I did!!! I feel other U-Haul Customers should be warned before an Accident DOES occur. Better Yet this U-Haul Truck should be taken off the Road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709041January 6, 2026
AIR BAGS
Airbag module casing is cracked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693384October 14, 2025
AIR BAGS
Air bag cover separating
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693381October 14, 2025
AIR BAGS
Airbag cover is separating
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692812October 11, 2025
ENGINE
Lifters in engine is going out. Ford has made a TSBs for repair because lifters and camshaft was made by a third party and they are defect. Here is Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 25-2200). Vehicle is available for inspection. It was put at risk because vehicle could loose power at any time and potential crash into another car. The problem has been reproduced in 4 different Ford vehicles. Has not been inspected by manufacturer or others. No warning lights were present.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688895September 22, 2025
ENGINE
Engine camshaft and lifters failed. Truck is at a Ford dealer. Engine could fail in the middle of the road, causing an accident. This is our eighth vehicle with the same issue taken to a ford dealer in the past year. A little knocking noise started that quickly turned into a loud knocking/rattling noise. No lights came on the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679474August 8, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST.....
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663099May 27, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact discovered shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, that during the manufacturing, the vehicle was improperly assembled and was missing the fasteners, the housing to the frame, and the bottom of the vehicle was missing several bolts. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655655April 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
The component that failed was the driveline on our RV. Specifically, the driveline was installed at an incorrect angle, which caused excessive vibrations and loud noises while driving at highway speeds. The improper driveline angle posed a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vibrations were severe enough to affect vehicle handling and stability, especially at higher speeds. There was also concern that the continued stress could lead to mechanical failure or component separation, which could result in loss of control or debris on the roadway. The issue has been confirmed by a Ford RV technician, who verified that the driveline angle was outside manufacturer specifications. The vibrations could be consistently reproduced during test drives. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives at this time. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages, but noticeable symptoms—including a strong vibration through the floor and loud droning noises—began immediately upon first highway use and persisted until inspection revealed the driveline misalignment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644752February 25, 2025
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643146February 17, 2025
ENGINE
This is one of 4 of my 2021 ford econoline fleet vehicles purchased in 2021 that have had engine failure. I am one of many contractors in my area and others around the country who have had this issue with the same F59 engine. Ford has failed to issue a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640826February 5, 2025
ENGINE
Engine Camshaft and lifters failed, unit was inspected by ford dealer and engine had to be replaced. Engine can stop working and truck could break down in the middle of the road. No warning lamps, just a loud knocking sound when brakes were applied and truck was downshifting to stop. A lot of other people that purchased these ford light duty trucks with the 7.3L engine are having the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640804February 5, 2025
ENGINE
Engine camshaft and lifters failed and were inspected by Ford dealer, which corrected the issue by replacing the engine. Engine can failed and truck get stuck in the middle of the road. In the past 6 months its our 4th Ford truck with the same issue and a lot of other Fedex contractors that purchased a Ford truck with the 7.3L engine are reporting the same issue. No warning light was on in this vehicle, just started with a knocking sound that got worse until it got to the dealer and engine had to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621919October 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STEERING
The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 24N03 (Hydro boost or Hydro max Power Steering Pressure and Jumper Line Replacement). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted the transmission from fifth to first gear to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist while turning. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the hydro boost power steering pressure and jumper line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V097000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 12,750.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614740September 16, 2024
ENGINE, STEERING
The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609956August 21, 2024
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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