https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford E-450. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2163430 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Airbag module casing is cracked. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2161129 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked U-Haul truck. There were no reported injuries, fire, airbag https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2161130 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked U-Haul truck. There were no reported injuries, fire, airbag https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2161131 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked U-Haul truck. There were no reported injuries, fire, airbag https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2139701 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Airbag cover is separating https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2139704 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Air bag cover separating https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2138696 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Lifters in engine is going out. Ford has made a TSBs for repair because lifters and camshaft was made by a third party and they are defect. Here is Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 25-2200). Vehicle is available for inspection. It was put at risk because vehicle could loose power at any time and potential crash into another car. The problem has been reproduced in 4 different Ford vehicles. Has not https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2132696 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine camshaft and lifters failed. Truck is at a Ford dealer. Engine could fail in the middle of the road, causing an accident. This is our eighth vehicle with the same issue taken to a ford dealer in the past year. A little knocking noise started that quickly turned into a loud knocking/rattling noise. No lights came on the truck. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2118769 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST..... https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2118770 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST..... https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2118771 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST..... https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2095025 Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the f https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2084427 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The component that failed was the driveline on our RV. Specifically, the driveline was installed at an incorrect angle, which caused excessive vibrations and loud noises while driving at highway speeds. The improper driveline angle posed a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vibrations were severe enough to affect vehicle handling and stability, especially at higher spee https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2084428 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The component that failed was the driveline on our RV. Specifically, the driveline was installed at an incorrect angle, which caused excessive vibrations and loud noises while driving at highway speeds. The improper driveline angle posed a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vibrations were severe enough to affect vehicle handling and stability, especially at higher spee https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2068720 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2068721 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2066325 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT This is one of 4 of my 2021 ford econoline fleet vehicles purchased in 2021 that have had engine failure. I am one of many contractors in my area and others around the country who have had this issue with the same F59 engine. Ford has failed to issue a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2062847 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine camshaft and lifters failed and were inspected by Ford dealer, which corrected the issue by replacing the engine. Engine can failed and truck get stuck in the middle of the road. In the past 6 months its our 4th Ford truck with the same issue and a lot of other Fedex contractors that purchased a Ford truck with the 7.3L engine are reporting the same issue. No warning light was on in this ve https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2062878 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engine Camshaft and lifters failed, unit was inspected by ford dealer and engine had to be replaced. Engine can stop working and truck could break down in the middle of the road. No warning lamps, just a loud knocking sound when brakes were applied and truck was downshifting to stop. A lot of other people that purchased these ford light duty trucks with the 7.3L engine are having the same issue. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2035448 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 24N03 (Hydro boost or Hydro max Power Steering Pressure and Jumper Line Replacement). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted the transmission from fifth to first gear to stop the vehicle. Add https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2035449 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 24N03 (Hydro boost or Hydro max Power Steering Pressure and Jumper Line Replacement). The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted the transmission from fifth to first gear to stop the vehicle. Add https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2025110 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . tha https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2025111 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . tha https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2022064 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT I have issues with brakes calipers that pistons are made of Phenolic material, replaced calipers multiple times and will fail in as little as one trip and when using RV in hot weather or too much braking like in the city even if is cold the brakes are constantly locking up to the point where the wheels won't turn, and burn I have to pull over when this happens and wait and hour or two while the br https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2018263 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2018264 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2008591 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel and brake pedal became stiff, and the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was continuously depressed for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose and fluids needed https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2008592 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel and brake pedal became stiff, and the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was continuously depressed for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose and fluids needed https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2000123 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Component= Traction control and cruise control. Safety risk=Driving a Ford e-450 Class C RV on interstate at 63 MPH going generally up hill with cruise control on, the "Service AdvanceTrac" warning light came on dashboard. I Immediately lost cruise control capability and steering became a little shakey. Pulled into rest area shut vehicle off. A few minutes and started again. Error went away and cr https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450 https://plaincars.com/make/ford-e-450#complaint-2000124 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Component= Traction control and cruise control. Safety risk=Driving a Ford e-450 Class C RV on interstate at 63 MPH going generally up hill with cruise control on, the "Service AdvanceTrac" warning light came on dashboard. I Immediately lost cruise control capability and steering became a little shakey. Pulled into rest area shut vehicle off. A few minutes and started again. Error went away and cr