2010 Ford E-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Ford E-450 has a Complaint Index of 63, ranking 8th worst out of 20 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 5 complaints, 6 recalls, and 1 crash reported to NHTSA.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #8 of 20 E-450 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2010 Ford E-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (20%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report an airbag-related crash occurring at very low mileage, around 45 miles.
- One owner described an engine and brake pedal issue occurring simultaneously at low speed, near 14,000 miles.
- A fuel filter located inside the fuel tank reportedly clogged, causing the vehicle to stall while climbing a hill at 33,305 miles.
- Owners note that later fuel filter designs moved the filter outside the tank to the frame, suggesting the original placement was flawed.
2010 Ford E-450 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V401000May 29, 2019Other22 vehicles
Equipment
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
- 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.
2010 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Ford E-450 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 E-450 has a Complaint Index of 63, ranking 8th worst among 20 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 5 complaints and 6 recalls on record.
- What problems does the 2010 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2010 E-450 cover airbags, engine, fuel system, and suspension issues, each accounting for 20% of reported complaints. A fuel filter located inside the fuel tank caused stalling in one reported case.
- Does the 2010 Ford E-450 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns tied to the 2010 E-450, covering fuel system fittings, wheelchair lift components, and other equipment. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Ford E-450 should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2005, 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2022 carry Avoid verdicts with Complaint Index values of 95, 84, 89, 100, and 79 respectively, all worse than the 2010 model's 63.
- How does the 2010 Ford E-450 compare to other years?
- The 2010 model's Complaint Index of 63 puts it in the Caution category, better than years like 2005 (95) and 2021 (100) but worse than 2014 and 2015, which both earned Best verdicts.