2021 Ford E-450 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Ford E-450.

20192022
Complaints
51
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
46

Worst 2021 Ford E-450 Problems

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

#110 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:8,189 mi
#26 complaints

ENGINE

#35 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:5,275 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford E-450.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING108,189 mi
ENGINE6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC55,275 mi
SERVICE BRAKES48,552 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL418,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL33,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST24,826 mi
AIR BAGS1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)118,000 mi
EQUIPMENT1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS123,000 mi
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
SUSPENSION13,000 mi

Recalls for 2021 Ford E-450

46 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~487,730 vehicles.

25V793000ENGINE
~7,046 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.

24V097000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

24V097000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

24V097000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

24V097000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

24V097000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

24V097000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
~16,543 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

22V089000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~44,219 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

22V089000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~44,219 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

22V089000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~44,219 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.

+ 36 more recalls

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