Worst 2016 Ford E-450 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Body Structure
Tire Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford E-450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 10,600 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake Fluid System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford E-450
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~170 vehicles.
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.
National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
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2016 Ford E-450 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-450 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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