2023 Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
64/100
#6 most-complained of 15 E-450 years
The 2023 Ford E-450 has a complaint index of 64, ranking 6th worst out of 15 model years. It has 2 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 crash reported, with a median mileage at failure of 11,897.5.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2023 Ford E-450 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration from a cold start at low speed, with rear wheels spinning and smoking before a crash.
- One owner reported the vehicle fishtailed and struck a parked car during a low-speed acceleration event.
- Another owner discovered the vehicle was missing fasteners and bolts on the frame and undercarriage shortly after purchase.
- The structural fastener issue was found at 22,400 miles, well after delivery.
- The suspension/acceleration incident occurred at 1,395 miles, very early in ownership.
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 based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA lists a complaint index of 64 for the 2023 E-450, ranking it 6th worst among 15 model years of the E-450. It has 2 complaints and 3 recalls on record.
- What are the main problem areas for the 2023 Ford E-450?
- The top problem area is Engine, with Structure & Body and Suspension, Wheels & Tires also each accounting for a share of reported complaints.
- Does the 2023 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a fuel tank weld seam corrosion issue, a rear axle rotor-to-wheel-hub bolt tightening issue, and a Safety Certification Label replacement recall.
- How does the 2023 E-450 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 64, the 2023 E-450 ranks worse than years like 2014 and 2018, which had complaint indexes of 7 and 14, but better than 2021 and 2016, which scored 100 and 93.
- What mileage do 2023 E-450 problems typically occur at?
- The median mileage at failure across reported complaints for the 2023 E-450 is 11,897.5 miles.