2023 Ford E-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls, with a complaint index of 58, ranking 9th worst among 20 model years of the E-450. It has no verdict assigned but sits in the middle of the pack.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 58/100
- #9 of 20 E-450 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2023 Ford E-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- One owner reported sudden unexpected acceleration after a cold start at low speed, with the rear wheels spinning and smoking before the vehicle crashed into a parked car.
- That same incident involved a trailer fishtailing before impact, at a reported mileage of 1,395.
- A separate owner found the vehicle was missing fasteners connecting the body housing to the frame and several bolts on the underside, discovered shortly after purchase at 22,400 miles.
- Reported issues span both drivetrain control at very low speed and basic structural assembly, rather than clustering around one part.
2023 Ford E-450 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V925000Dec 14, 2022Fuel System11,074 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
- NHTSA 22V792000Oct 20, 2022Transmission & Powertrain596 vehicles
Power train:axle hubs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
Risk: Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68.
- NHTSA 22V384000May 27, 2022Other5,247 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
2023 compared with other E-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford E-450 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2023 E-450, giving it a complaint index of 58. That ranks 9th worst out of 20 model years tracked for this model, putting it in the middle of the range rather than at either extreme.
- What recalls affect the 2023 Ford E-450?
- The 2023 E-450 has 3 recalls: a fuel tank weld seam paint issue that can lead to corrosion, a rear axle rotor-to-hub bolt that may be improperly tightened and risk wheel separation, and a Safety Certification Label replacement. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Ford E-450?
- Engine is listed as the top problem area, tied with Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Structure & Body, each accounting for 50% of the complaints reported.
- How does the 2023 E-450 compare to other E-450 years?
- The 2023 model's complaint index of 58 is lower than 2021 (100, Avoid) and 2005 (95, Avoid), but higher than lower-index years like 2014 (5, Best) and 2018 (16, Best).