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2018 Ford E-450 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2018 Ford E-450 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 4safety recalls
  • 5owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

5 complaints, against an average of 9 for the other 12 Ford E-450 model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2018 Ford E-450?

The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Equipment1 (20%)
  2. Steering1 (20%)
  3. Suspension1 (20%)

Has the 2018 Ford E-450 been recalled?

4 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Equipment 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. NHTSA campaign 19V466000 · June 18, 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights 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. NHTSA campaign 19V342000 · May 3, 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." NHTSA campaign 19V236000 · March 26, 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly: U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened. NHTSA campaign 18V367000 · June 1, 2018 · Risk and fix

Risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.

What do 2018 Ford E-450 owners report?

5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

I received a recall letter stating the awning (Solera Smart Arm manufactured by Lippert) on my newly purchased Forest River RV could begin to open up as the vehicle was in motion. Because of the extreme safety issue, I immediately took it into the service department for fear it would rip off while driving and cause a collision and possible serious injury to others. After attempting to fix the recall issue my awning has never worked properly. After 7 attempts, several replacement parts and three years later, my awning still does not work. After each time the awning was serviced, I would bring…
Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11452953 · Feb 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he contacted the local dealer, he was informed that…
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11444433 · Dec 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Redhawk built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V204000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the RV to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The mechanic disconnected the gas line. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The RV manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
EquipmentNHTSA complaint 11439993 · Nov 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (540-345-0911, LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO DETACH DUE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FALLING APART. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BEARINGS, BRAKE PADS, SPINDLE, AND WHEEL…
SuspensionNHTSA complaint 11253196 · Sep 4, 2019
. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE I FOUND WAS 120 DEGREES AND THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE WAS 148 DEGREES. THE 148 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WAS NEXT TO WHERE MY FOOT IS WHEN I AM DRIVING. SINCE THIS IS AN RV WE TYPICALLY DRIVE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT A TIME. THIS TEMPERATURE OCCURRED A FEW HOURS INTO THE…
Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11251997 · Aug 28, 2019

2018 Ford E-450: questions owners ask

Is the 2018 Ford E-450 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford E-450; the most common categories were equipment (1, 20%), steering (1, 20%), suspension (1, 20%). There are 4 safety recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford E-450?

Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are equipment (20% of complaints), steering (20% of complaints), suspension (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2018 Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Ford E-450; the most recent (campaign 19V466000, 2019-06-18) concerns Equipment. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own E-450

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2018 only. How these reports are made.

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