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Ford E-450 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 13 model years, NHTSA lists 33 recalls and 115 owner complaints for the Ford E-450. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford E-450 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford E-450 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2023 Ford E-450 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2022 Ford E-450 | 3 | 13 | |
| 2021 Ford E-450 | 6 | 28 | |
| 2019 Ford E-450 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2018 Ford E-450 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2017 Ford E-450 | 2 | 11 | |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 4 | 17 | |
| 2015 Ford E-450 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2014 Ford E-450 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2013 Ford E-450 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2012 Ford E-450 | 4 | 4 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford E-450: questions owners ask
Which Ford E-450 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford E-450 model years with the most are the 2021 (28), 2016 (17) and 2022 (13). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford E-450 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (3), 2012 (4) and 2024 (4), out of 12 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford E-450 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 11 Ford E-450 model years, 33 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (6), 2012 (4) and 2016 (4). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.