Ford E-450 owners have reported 41 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Emergency Escape/egress/exit problems |
During regular inspection of our paratransit vehicles, we found cracks in the left front spring tower. Supsequent inspection of the other 8 vehicle revealed that they all had this problem. Read details...
The contact owned a 2015 fiat 500c being towed by a 2005 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the fiat detached from the Ford at the tow bar without warning. No other vehicles were struck due to the failure. There were no injuries were reported. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Ford E-450. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door frame had detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,533. Read details...
2021 Ford E-450- recall# 21v-441- heat shield not properly installed in between the lp tank and chassis muffler. Consumer enclosed a copy of the recall notice. Consumer went to an RV dealer in reference to a recall repair. Read details...