2010 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2019 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other E-450 years
Not enough data 19th of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford E-450. That ranks 19th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 45 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Ford E-450 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~45 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~33,305 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~33,305 mi
Tires1
Unknown or Other1 · ~42,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags120%45——
Fuel/propulsion System120%33,305——
Fuel System, Gasoline120%33,305——
Tires120%———
Unknown or Other120%42,000——
Vehicle Speed Control120%14,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2015: 2201522018: 1201812019: 220192

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Ford E-450 recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

EquipmentMay 29, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V401000 · 22 vehicles

Problem: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

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

Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Equipment adaptive/mobilityFeb 25, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V112000 · 117 vehicles

Problem: Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Fix: Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Equipment adaptive/mobilitySep 24, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V595000 · 437 vehicles

Problem: Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Fix: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact Elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. This recall has been superseded by campaign 15V-768.

Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJul 10, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V426000 · 36 vehicles

Problem: Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

EquipmentDec 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V584000 · 227 vehicles

Problem: Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.

Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Fix: Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.

Fuel system, other:fuel injection systemAug 31, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V450000 · 101 vehicles

Problem: Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on september 26, 2011. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The vehicle is a 2010 fleetwood jamboree sport 25g motor home on ford e450 chassis. The mounting brackets for the propane tank cracked and the propane tank was close to falling off the vehicle. If the tank falls off while driving it will break the hose on the way out, leak high pressure propane, be…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11268082

I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT THE BUS ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY FELLOW DRIVER, ARRIANA (BUS #502, LICENSE PLATE NUMBER (XXX) VIN NUMBER [redacted](XXX)) WAS INVOLVED IN ON JANUARY 15, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:07 PM ON HIGHWAY 99 NORTHBOUND NEAR/AROUND THE (XXX) RAMP. ACCORDING TO THE…

Air Bags · received Jan 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11171918

Vehicle in motion going up hill. Stalled out because of fuel filter plugged, located in fuel tank. Almost was hit by semi because vehicle stopped running. July 9, 2018. Ford no longer puts filter in tank. Most fuel filters on this type of vehicle are located on frame outside of fuel tank…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 17, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11120629

Tread separated from tread.

Tires · received Dec 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10807979

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford e-450. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and vehicle accelerated at the same time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 5, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10692248

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford E-450?

Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford E-450?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 Ford E-450 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-450 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.