2018 Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
14/100
#13 most-complained of 15 E-450 years
The 2018 Ford E-450 has a Complaint Index of 14, the second-best year in this model's 15-year history, ranked 13th worst out of the years tracked. NHTSA lists only 5 complaints and 4 recalls for this year, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2018 Ford E-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (60%)
- Steering1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
What owners report
- Owners report a popping sound from the front end while driving around 60 mph, followed by suspension failure requiring the vehicle to be towed.
- Owners report the steering wheel feeling loose at 30 mph, with the vehicle failing to track straight, traced to a detached cam bushing on the RV chassis.
- Both reported suspension and steering failures occurred at low median mileage, around 3,514 to 5,004 miles at failure.
2018 Ford E-450 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V466000Jun 18, 2019Other52 vehicles
Equipment
SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may 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: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
- NHTSA 19V342000May 3, 2019Electrical System17 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
- NHTSA 19V236000Mar 26, 2019Electrical System36 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
2018 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Ford E-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 E-450 ranks among the better years for this model, with a Complaint Index of 14 and only 5 complaints logged.
- What problems does the 2018 Ford E-450 have?
- NHTSA data shows two problem areas each with a 20% share: steering and suspension/wheels/tires. Owners reported loose steering feel and a popping suspension noise, both at low mileage.
- Does the 2018 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 E-450, covering back-up camera monitors, brake light wiring on ambulance conversions, and insufficiently tightened U-bolts on transit bus chassis conversions.
- How does the 2018 E-450 compare to other years?
- The 2018 E-450 has a Complaint Index of 14, better than the 2016 (93), 2021 (100), and 2022 (86) model years, which are rated Avoid, but slightly higher than the 2014 model year's index of 7.