2011 Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
36/100
#10 most-complained of 15 E-450 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Ford E-450 ranks 10th out of 15 model years with a Complaint Index of 36 and a "Good" verdict relative to other E-450 years. It has 7 complaints, 8 recalls, and 1 fire report, with fuel system issues the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2011 Ford E-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System3 (43%)
- Electrical System2 (29%)
- Engine2 (29%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (29%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle shutting off while driving due to a bad fuel pump circuit wiring harness, at a median mileage around 22,500.
- Some vans failed to restart after normal operation, traced to fuel contamination and metal shavings found in the fuel filter, at 60,000 miles.
- An ambulance conversion caught fire, later linked to an improper lug connection at the alternator.
- The engine dashboard "wrench" light and limp mode activated after using cruise control and then accelerating, reported at 14,500 miles.
- An air filter cap became unglued and was pulled into the intake, blocking airflow and leaving the vehicle undrivable, reported at 65,000 miles.
- Tires were not replaced under an open recall despite dealer network involvement, reported at 45,000 miles.
2011 Ford E-450 recalls
8 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 14V426000Jul 10, 2014Fuel System36 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
2011 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Ford E-450 a good year?
- Compared to other E-450 model years, 2011 ranks 10th out of 15 with a Complaint Index of 36, earning a "Good" verdict. It has fewer reported problems than years like 2016, 2021, and 2022, which are rated "Avoid."
- What problems does the 2011 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Fuel System as the top problem area, accounting for 43% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Engine, and Suspension/Wheels/Tires issues, each at 29%.
- Are there recalls on the 2011 Ford E-450?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2011 Ford E-450, covering fuel system components, wheelchair lift equipment, windshield manufacturing defects, and driver seat track assembly.
- Did the 2011 Ford E-450 have any fires?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 1 fire report for the 2011 Ford E-450, involving an ambulance conversion where an improper alternator lug connection was identified as the cause.
- What mileage do 2011 Ford E-450 problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 33,750 miles, with Fuel System failures reported at a median of 41,250 miles and Electrical System failures at 22,500 miles.