Ford E-450 owners have reported 28 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While the motorhome is traveling down the road, hitting any dips or bumps in the road at any speed, one of the supports for the coach frame hits the helper springs in the rear of the coach. Also, at the front end of the spring, the head of the shackle bolt rubs against one of the welded brackets. Read details...
Spring tower cracking on e350 and e450 Ford cut away school buses noticed cracking during regular maint. I contacted local Ford dealer and was told they had not herd about the problem. We are now having repairs made at a local shop, welding and reinforced, cost $600. 00 per unit. Read details...
We believe this motor home was sold to us with dealership knowing of axle problem, causing RV unable to have wheel alignment corrected. Front rear axle has slipped causing driving hazard. May have caused further damage to vehicle making it unsafe to operate. Read details...
While driving two u-bolts on the left side of the vehicle broke, causing the vehicle to lean, a tire blewout and created a hole in the bottom of the ambulance, the attorney general for the state of minnesota wrote in behalf of the rushford community ambulance service, the vehicle was equipped with Read details...
During t wo trips on interstate highways we encountered winds from 10 to 30 mph. On these occasions I found it necessary to slow down to 40 to 50 mph speed in order to control motor home. I had to keep the steering wheel turned at 45 to 90 degrees to keep the unit going straight. Read details...