2021 Ford E-450

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2021 Ford E-450 has 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: service advance trac keeps faulting and disabling the cruise control, abs braking, hill holder, and skid control functions, seems to occur at highway speeds with crosswind.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

12 complaints

24%

• SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND
• The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then experienced a loss of power ste
• The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

11 complaints

22%

• The contact owns 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the freeway, the contact mentioned that any time another vehicle or object was near the vehicle, it lost steering capabilty. The contact would have to regain control of the steering wheel in order for the s
• The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then experienced a loss of power ste
• The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the freeway, the contact mentioned that any time another vehicle or object was near the vehicle, it lost steering capabilty. The contact would have to regain control of the steering wheel in order for the s”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

8 complaints

16%

• SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND
• The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for the
• The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

6 complaints

12%

• The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V795000 (Engine) and 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that
• We received the two recall notice letters from Ford Motor Company, 20V795 & 22V089, for our 2021 Jayco Redhawk class C RV. Upon receiving the first recall notice, 20V795, an appointment was made with our local Ford Dealer, Spradley Ford Lincoln Mercury, in Pueblo, CO, on Oct 1, 2021 to have it inspe
• Engine camshaft and lifters failed and were inspected by Ford dealer, which corrected the issue by replacing the engine. Engine can failed and truck get stuck in the middle of the road. In the past 6 months its our 4th Ford truck with the same issue and a lot of other Fedex contractors that purchase

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V795000 (Engine) and 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

10%

• The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for the
• 2021 ENTEGRA ODYSSEY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL 20V-780. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED DURING A FLOOR REPAIR. THE FRONT WINDOW SHADE, THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE BATHROOM VANITY,, AND THE VANITY TRIM WAS DAMAGED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSED
• The contact owns a 2021 Phoenix Cruiser RV built on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis, equipped with a 6400 Series window vent. The contact stated that he became aware that the side window was delaminating. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E047000 (Structure, Equipment). The RV was taken

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for the”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 51 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: The contact owns 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the freeway, the contact mentioned that any time another vehicle or object was near the vehicle, it lost steering capabilty. The contact would have to regain control of the steering wheel in order for the s
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC KEEPS FAULTING AND DISABLING THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS BRAKING, HILL HOLDER, AND SKID CONTROL FUNCTIONS, SEEMS TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH CROSSWIND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V795000 (Engine) and 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)