Ford E-450 owners have reported 86 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc caliper (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2013 during highway driving the brake caliper on the left rear stuck holding the brake pads against the disk. I noticed it when stopping for gas. As I removed the gas cap I saw considerable smoke rising around that left dual wheel. The wheel and tire was too hot to touch. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Ford winnebago Mini winnie (na). While driving 65 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that when she would depress the brake pedal, the brakes would push back against her foot. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 jayco redhawk motorhome built on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. Read details...
Body design is too large for e450 van cutaway, brakes can not handle weight. Stopping distance is impaired. Vehicle is unstable in turns and crashs. Brakes last 20,000 miles to 30,000 miles, tires the same. Read details...