Ford E-450 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2021 Ford E-450
51 complaints (510% of segment average)
Main issue: 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
2022 Ford E-450
22 complaints (220% of segment average)
Main issue: I received a recall notice on this vehicle from Ford. Ford Recall 22S08 and NHTSA recall 22V089. Ford does not seem to be aware of this recall nor do you. The earliest Big Valley Ford in Stockton CA appointment I could get was 7/19/22. This is not acceptable based on safety
2016 Ford E-450
22 complaints (220% of segment average)
Main issue: VEHICLE EXCEEDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHEN FULLY LOADED. METROWORLDWIDE BUS NHTSA RECALL 17V 550 THE MANUFACTURES REMEDY GIVEN TO US IS TO REMOVE 6 SEATS FROM A 20 PASSENGER BUS. OR PAY AN ESTIMATE COST TO US OF 17 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE BUS. THE BUS CANNOT BE USE FOR THE PUR
Safe to Buy
2025 Ford E-450
5 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Ford E-450
5 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Ford E-450
5 complaints — well below segment average
2012 Ford E-450
6 complaints — well below segment average
2010 Ford E-450
6 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Ford E-450
8 complaints — well below segment average
2011 Ford E-450
10 complaints — well below segment average