2014 Ford E-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Ford E-450 ranks 19th out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 5, earning a Best verdict. It has 5 complaints and 3 recalls on record, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #19 of 20 E-450 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
Top 2014 Ford E-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (40%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Seat Belts1 (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
- Passenger seat belts fail to retract or extend properly, with the issue recurring multiple times despite dealer repairs.
- A propane pressure release valve can fail, producing a hissing sound and fuel odor while driving.
- Rear tires have experienced tread separation while driving, recurring on separate occasions within the same month.
- Fuel system trouble reported at a median mileage of 2,000, an unusually low mileage for a failure of this kind.
2014 Ford E-450 recalls
3 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 19V313000Apr 18, 2019Structure & Body2,080 vehicles
Seats
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
- 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.
2014 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford E-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 E-450 ranks 19th out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 5, making it one of the better years for this model.
- What problems does the 2014 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2014 E-450, spread evenly across the fuel system, seat belts, and suspension/wheels/tires, each accounting for 20% of reported issues.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 E-450, covering emergency vehicle display components, foldaway seat modifications, and wheelchair platform lift equipment. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Ford E-450 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2005, 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2022 E-450 model years carry an Avoid verdict, with 2021 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- How many complaints does the 2014 Ford E-450 have compared to other years?
- The 2014 E-450 has 5 complaints, far fewer than the 2005 model year's 34 complaints and the 2021 model year's 27 complaints.