Ford E-450 owners have reported 85 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 (28 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...
The contact rented a 2016 u-haul e450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. 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...
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...
The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-450. When attempting to have the brake fluid service performed, it was discovered that the reservoir cap indicated dot 3 brake fluid was in the vehicle. The owner's manual indicated that the brake fluid for that vehicle was type dot 4 brake fluid. Read details...