2014 Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#14 most-complained of 15 E-450 years
The 2014 Ford E-450 has a complaint index of 7, the best among 15 model years tracked, with 5 complaints and 3 recalls. It ranks 14th worst (best overall) of all years compared.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Ford E-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (40%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Seat Belts1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
What owners report
- Passenger seat belts failed to retract or extend due to a plastic washer issue inside the seat belt mechanism, recurring three times, with median failure mileage of 14,014 miles.
- Owners reported a loud hissing sound and fuel odor from the front passenger side, traced to a failed propane tank pressure release valve, at a median mileage of 2,000 miles.
- A rear passenger side tire experienced tread separation while driving 45 mph, with the same issue recurring on the same tire twice more in the same month, at a median mileage of 12,500 miles.
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 has a complaint index of 7, the lowest (best) among the 15 model years tracked, with only 5 complaints and 3 recalls reported.
- What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ford E-450?
- NHTSA lists Fuel System, Seat Belts, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem areas, each accounting for 20% of the 5 complaints reported.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 E-450, covering emergency vehicle displays, foldaway seats, and wheelchair lift platforms on coach-built units.
- How does the 2014 E-450 compare to other model years?
- The 2014 E-450 ranks 14th worst out of the model years compared, meaning it performs better than most other years, including 2016, 2021, and 2022, which carry an Avoid verdict.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries reported for the 2014 E-450?
- NHTSA reports zero crashes, fires, injuries, and deaths for the 2014 Ford E-450.