2016 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 9th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford E-450. That ranks 9th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 10,600 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 35% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 18% | 10,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 12% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 3,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 10,411 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 1,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford E-450 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
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.
Fuel system, other
Problem: National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
Risk: If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.
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 contact rented a 2016 U-Haul E450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it…
Driverâs side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the âelbow jointâ basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv. The contact stated that the suspension was not sturdy enough for the weight of the rv. The contact submitted an online…
I purchased this thor motor home from a dealer on 09/06/2019, used our first trip 260 miles both ways i have found a very difficult time on keeping unit on road properly constantly drifting and very fatigued in driving. At camp sight an identical 31w thor 2018 owner stated he had same problem an…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING CRASHING INTO A MOBILE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAS…
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 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 E-450 | 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 2016 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford E-450?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.