2017 Ford E-450 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ford E-450.

20162018
Complaints
16
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Ford E-450 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford E-450.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Ford E-450

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~69 vehicles.

19V466000Other Equipment
~52 affected

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.

19V342000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~17 affected

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.

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2017 Ford E-450 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Ford E-450 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Ford E-450 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford E-450?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Wipers & Visibility (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 Ford E-450 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 69 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Ford E-450?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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