Structure Related Problems of the 2017 Ford E-450

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2017 Ford E-450.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford E-450

Problem Category Number of Problems
Emergency Escape/egress/exit problems
1
Structure problems
1

Emergency Escape/egress/exit problem #1

While in standard shuttle route emergency egress window imploded inward. This is the 3rd occurrence. Vehicle is a 2017 Ford E-450 chassis with an elkhart coach ecii 25 passengers plus driver shuttle body.

Structure problem #2

2017 Ford econoline super duty van. Consumer writes with concerns for multiple malfunctions and safety issues with vehicle. The consumer stated the manual jack control completely stopped working. The screws holding the slide out to the RV body sheared off on the outside front of the unit. The damage to the living area increased to three areas. The manufacturer was notified of a steering problem and advised the cause was due to oversized after market tires. The RV exhibited water damage from when it rains. The roof ac/heat vent was frozen, the radio plays without being prompted, the awning split, the drawers do not open/closed, and the windows were not framed. The toilet neck, wheel base and dump opening cut out were not properly aligned.


Structure related problems in other Ford E-450 model year vehicles:



E-450 Service Bulletins
E-450 Safety Recalls
E-450 Defect Investigations