2023 FORD E-450 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 FORD E-450
The 2023 FORD E-450 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 FORD E-450
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2023 FORD E-450, potentially affecting up to 74,075 vehicles.
Recall 22V792000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V792000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V792000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V792000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 596 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V925000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,074 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V384000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 5,247 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 FORD E-450
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FORD E-450. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact discovered shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, that during the manufacturing, the vehicle was improperly assembled and was missing the fasteners, the housing to the frame, and the bottom of the vehicle was missing several bolts. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,400.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The rear wheels were spinning and smoking was detected. The driver depressed the brake pedal but the trailer fishtailed and crashed into a parked Toyota Venza Hybrid. There were no reported injuries, fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,395.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The rear wheels were spinning and smoking was detected. The driver depressed the brake pedal but the trailer fishtailed and crashed into a parked Toyota Venza Hybrid. There were no reported injuries, fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,395.
Safety Rating for the 2023 FORD E-450
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 FORD E-450 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 FORD E-450
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2023 FORD E-450. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 54515 — POWER TRAIN
2023-2024 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome Chassis/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis and 2023-2025 F-650/F-750/E-Series vehicles equipped with a Dana rear axle and built on or after 01-Jul-2022 may have orange/red RTV sealant used as the gasket on the differential housing cover. This does not indicate any previous repairs as it is used by...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 FORD E-450
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-450
- 2018 FORD E-450 — 5 complaints
- 2019 FORD E-450 — 4 complaints
- 2021 FORD E-450 — 51 complaints
- 2022 FORD E-450 — 22 complaints
- 2023 FORD E-450 (current)
- 2024 FORD E-450 — 3 complaints
- 2025 FORD E-450 — 5 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints