2007 Ford E-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Ford E-450 has a Complaint Index of 74, ranking 6th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 12 complaints, 11 recall campaigns, 2 fires, and 2 crashes for this year, with brakes as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 74/100
- #6 of 20 E-450 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2007 Ford E-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (25%)
- Engine3 (25%)
- Fuel System3 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes overheat and lock up unexpectedly at various speeds with no prior warning, sometimes near the median failure mileage of 30,477.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a crash, with the right wheel and brake assembly detaching and dashboard components coming apart.
- The shift lever can hang between gear positions, letting the vehicle roll into reverse when the driver believes it is in park.
- A molded fuel line located over the exhaust manifold developed a leak where it transitions from hose to pipe, raising fire concerns.
- Tires experienced tread separation while driving at highway speed, causing the vehicle to sway before a roadside tire change.
- The radiator's top header seal failed, spraying antifreeze over the passenger side of the engine and creating a possible fire hazard.
2007 Ford E-450 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V112000Feb 25, 2015Other117 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.
- NHTSA 14V595000Sep 24, 2014Other437 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact Elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. This recall has been superseded by campaign 15V-768.
- NHTSA 12V584000Dec 12, 2012Other227 vehicles
Equipment
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy: Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
2007 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford E-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 E-450 carries a Caution verdict with a Complaint Index of 74, ranking 6th worst among 20 model years of the E-450.
- What problems does the 2007 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA complaints for 2007 point to brakes, engine, and fuel system issues, each accounting for 25% of the 12 total complaints, plus suspension and transmission concerns.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2007 E-450, mostly involving wheelchair lifts and other equipment installed by upfitters, none marked do-not-drive.
- Is the 2007 Ford E-450 better or worse than other years?
- The 2007 E-450 is worse than the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019 model years, which earned Good or Best verdicts, but better than 2005, 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2022, which were rated Avoid.
- Did the 2007 Ford E-450 have brake problems?
- Yes, brakes were the top problem area for 2007, making up 25% of complaints, including reports of overheating and locking brakes at a median mileage of 30,477.