2013 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford E-450. That ranks 13th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford E-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17% | 3,150 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 1,626 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 17% | 3,377 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 17% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 11,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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/mobility
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.
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.
No crank no start with antitheft on . Lost communication
This is a jayco greyhawk 31' rv. When the engine is warmed up it will not restart immediately upon being shut off. It will only start after about 15 minutes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While operating the vehicle, the "service vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo, mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While operating the vehicle, the "service vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While operating the vehicle, the "service vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was…
Other Ford E-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 6 |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 E-450 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 E-450 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 E-450 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 E-450 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 E-450 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 E-450 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 E-450 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 E-450 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 E-450 | 20 | 11 |
| 2005 E-450 | 34 | 6 |
| 2004 E-450 | 27 | 5 |
| 2003 E-450 | 18 | 4 |
| 2002 E-450 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 E-450 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 E-450 | 42 | 3 |
| 1999 E-450 | 73 | 2 |
| 1998 E-450 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 E-450 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford E-450?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.