2016 Ford E-450 problems
The Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline, Ford Econovan or Ford Club Wagon) is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for 1961 as the replacement of the Ford F-Series panel van, four generations of the model line have been produced. Marketed for both cargo and passenger transport configurations, the E-Series has been designed with multiple design variations for both retail and commercial sale, including vans, and commercial-grade cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork).
With over 8.2 million units sold since 1961, the Ford E-Series is the third-best selling van line in history (outranked only by the Ford Transit and Volkswagen Transporter). Ford retired the E-Series passenger and cargo vans after 2014, replacing them with the Ford Transit. As of current production, the E-Series remains offered exclusively in cutaway and stripped-chassis configurations. In 2021, the model line entered its 60th year of production (becoming the second current Ford line to do so).
The E-Series (cutaway/stripped chassis) is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), which has produced the model line since 1975. Prior to its closure, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) assembled the model line from 1961 to 2005.
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Common 2016 Ford E-450 problems
The Ford E-450, a popular choice for motorhomes and commercial vehicles, has had its fair share of common problems reported by owners. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues, based on search results:
- Engine Power Problems: Owners have reported issues with engine power, specifically when trying to accelerate. The engine hesitates, especially in first gear from a stop. If the throttle is stabbed, the engine will rev up to about 3500rpm and then start losing rpm and speed, as if it's coasting down a small hill. This issue could be due to a fuel problem, such as a faulty fuel pump or fuel pressure control module.
- Running Lean: Some owners have reported that their E-450s are running lean, which is often indicated by error codes. This issue could be due to a faulty fuel system, including the fuel pump or fuel pressure control module.
- Fuel System Issues: Multiple fuel system issues have been reported, including problems with the fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel pressure control module. These issues can lead to power loss, hesitation, and other engine performance problems.
- Exhaust System Issues: Issues with the exhaust system, specifically the catalytic converter, have been reported. A bad catalytic converter can cause a decrease in fuel economy, engine stalling, and other serious engine problems.
- Mass Airflow Sensor Problems: The mass airflow sensor, which measures the amount of air going into the engine, can cause engine stalling and other serious engine problems if it's not functioning properly.
- Oxygen Sensor Issues: The oxygen sensor, which measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust, can cause a decrease in fuel economy and other engine performance problems if it's not functioning properly. It's recommended to replace the oxygen sensor every 50,000 miles.
- Engine Overheating: Some owners have reported issues with engine overheating, which can lead to serious engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- EGR System Failure: The EGR system, which recycles exhaust gases back into the engine, can fail due to cool running conditions, leading to major problems on the intake side where the EGR was supposed to be recycling.
These issues can vary in severity and may require different levels of repair. It's important for owners to regularly maintain their vehicles and address any issues promptly to prevent further damage.
Is the Ford E 450 a good engine?
2022 E-450 Performance & Capability
The Ford E-450 is known for its capability, bringing high-end power and strength to the roadways. This begins with one of two engines: 7.3L V8 Premium: This standard powertrain gives you 350 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque, allowing you to tow up to 10,000 pounds.
What transmission is in a 2016 Ford E450?
Ford is putting the 6 speed Torqshift on 2016 E450s.
What engine does the E 450 have?
7.3L V8
The standard 7.3L V8 Premium-rated engine with TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission with the 2024 E-350/E-450 is rated at 325 horsepower and 450 lb. -ft. of torque at 3,800 rpm.
Where is the Ford E450 made?
The E-Series (cutaway/stripped chassis) is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), which has produced the model line since 1975.
Is the Ford E 450 a good engine?
2022 E-450 Performance & Capability
The Ford E-450 is known for its capability, bringing high-end power and strength to the roadways. This begins with one of two engines: 7.3L V8 Premium: This standard powertrain gives you 350 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque, allowing you to tow up to 10,000 pounds.
What transmission is in a 2016 Ford e450?
Ford is putting the 6 speed Torqshift on 2016 E450s.
How many miles per gallon does a 2016 Ford e450 get?
Based on data from 23 vehicles, 739 fuel-ups and 189,032 miles of driving, the 2016 Ford E-450 Super Duty gets a combined Avg MPG of 7.68 with a 0.10 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 181 outliers (19.67%) removed.
Where is the Ford e450 made?
The E-Series (cutaway/stripped chassis) is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), which has produced the model line since 1975.
2016 Ford E-450 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford E-450 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Tires problems
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Ford E-450 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2016 Ford E-450 complaints
The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Ford E-450.
2021-07-02
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-21
- VIN: 1fdxe4fs5gd
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Driver’s 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 “elbow joint” basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to exit interstate. Could not reinstall it. Had to tuck into cab door and wrap a pants belt around the arm and through the hand grip inside the door in order to get home. Dealer has ordered replacement mirror ETA 4 weeks or longer
2021-05-06
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-06
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS7GD
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 COMPLAINT TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,600.
2019-09-29
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-06
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS1GD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 NEIGHBORS STATED THAT STABILIZER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A SAFETPLUS 31-140 UNIT AND NOW NO PROBLEM. HELP!!! I WOULD CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS CORRECTION. HIGHWAY 65MPH.
2018-11-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS6GD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE REVERSE POSITION. THE DEALER KAYSER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2303 WEST BELTLINE HIGHWAY, MADISON, WI 53713 (608)-271-6000) WAS CONTACTED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE DIAGNOSED AT A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,500.
2018-02-22
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: 1FDEE4FLXGD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 17V550: METRO WORLDWIDE BUS VEHICLE EXCEEDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WHEN FULLY LOADED. THE MANUFACTURER'S PROPOSED REMEDY IS TO REMOVE SEATS UNTIL THE GVWR IS IN COMPLIANCE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED $1,500 PER SEAT REMOVED AS COMPENSATION. BUT REMOVING SEATS DRAMATICALLY REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BUS FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. IF WE KNEW THAT THE MANUFACTURER COULDN'T FOLLOW THROUGH ON THEIR PROMISE TO PROVIDE VEHICLES MEETING REQUIRED SPECIFICATION, METRO WORLDWIDE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED. WE BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NEGLIGENT AND IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW FOR IMPROPERLY BUILDING THE BUSES. THE DEALER, HOGLUND BUS, WAS ALSO NEGLIGENT FOR SELLING THE BUSES TO US THAT DID NOT COMPLY WITH NHTSA SAFETY STANDARDS. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER SHOULD BEAR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REPLACING THE BUSES AT NO CHARGE. WE BELIEVE FULL BUS REPLACEMENT IS FAIR BECAUSE IF WE WANTED 16, 18 OR 20 PASSENGER BUSES, WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN THEM CHEAPER FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS THAN THE 22 PASSENGER BUSES METRO WORLDWIDE PROMISED.
2018-02-22
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: 1FDEE4FL8GD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 17V550: METRO WORLDWIDE BUS VEHICLE EXCEEDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WHEN FULLY LOADED. THE MANUFACTURER'S PROPOSED REMEDY IS TO REMOVE SEATS UNTIL THE GVWR IS IN COMPLIANCE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED $1,500 PER SEAT REMOVED AS COMPENSATION. BUT REMOVING SEATS DRAMATICALLY REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BUS FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. IF WE KNEW THAT THE MANUFACTURER COULDN'T FOLLOW THROUGH ON THEIR PROMISE TO PROVIDE VEHICLES MEETING REQUIRED SPECIFICATION, METRO WORLDWIDE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED. WE BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NEGLIGENT AND IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW FOR IMPROPERLY BUILDING THE BUSES. THE DEALER, HOGLUND BUS, WAS ALSO NEGLIGENT FOR SELLING THE BUSES TO US THAT DID NOT COMPLY WITH NHTSA SAFETY STANDARDS. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER SHOULD BEAR THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REPLACING THE BUSES AT NO CHARGE. WE BELIEVE FULL BUS REPLACEMENT IS FAIR BECAUSE IF WE WANTED 16, 18 OR 20 PASSENGER BUSES, WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN THEM CHEAPER FROM OTHER MANUFACTURERS THAN THE 22 PASSENGER BUSES METRO WORLDWIDE PROMISED.
2018-02-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-22
- VIN: 1FDFE4FS6GD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 PURPOSE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR. WE FEEL THE MANUFACTURE WAS NEGLIGENT FOR IMPROPERLY BUILDING THE BUS AND THE DEALER HOGLUND BUS WAS NEGLIGENT FOR SELLING THE BUS TO US AND THAT THEY SHOULD BARE THE RESPONSIBILTIY OF REPLACING THE BUS AT NO CHARGE.
2018-02-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-22
- VIN: 1FDFE4FS4GD
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: VEHICLE EXCEEDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHEN FULLY LOADED. METRO WORLDWIDE BUS NHTSA RECALL 17V 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 USED FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR. WE FEEL THE MANUFACTURE WAS NEGLIGENT FOR IMPROPERLY BUILDING THE BUS AND THE DEALER HOGLUND BUS WAS NEGLIGENT FOR SELLING THE BUS THAT DONE NOT MEET NHTSA SAFTY STANDARDS. WE FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD BARE THE RESPONDIBILTY OF REPLACING THE BUS AT NO CHARGE
2017-11-06
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-04
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS7GD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PROBLEM IS WITH WINNEBAGO ASPECT MOTORHOME ATTACHED TO THE E 450. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE(SMOKED) LAST WEEK. THIS PROBLEM WAS COVERED BY NHTSA 16V-598. I TOOK IT TO THE WINNEBAGO FACTORY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 TO GET IT RETORQUED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE WHILE WE WERE SLEEPING. IT WAS HOOKED UP TO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC POWER WHEN IT OCCURRED AND WAS PROTECTED BY A SURGE SUPPRESSOR.
2017-10-25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS2GD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AND A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2017-05-04
TIRES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-15
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS7GD
- Components: TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: BOUGHT 2016 THOR FOUR WINDS MODEL VIN [XXX] 8-3-2015 NEW. TOOK IT OUT ON THE FIRST ROAD TRIP OCT 2015 AND HAD A FLAT TIRE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF MUD FLAPS BY CAMPLAND RV. HAD TO ARGUE WITH CAMPLAND AND THOR TO GET THE TIRE COVERED. THIS ENDED UP COSTING ME TIME, MONEY AND LOSE OF USE. I HAD TO PAY FOR THE NEW TIRE AND PAY TO HAVE IT MOUNTED. I COMPLAINED THAT THE OTHER TIRES WERE DAMAGED FROM THE RUBBING AND LOSING AIR. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE OTHER TIRE DAMAGED FROM THE RUBBING OF THE DAMAGED TIRE. FILED A CLAIM FOR TIRE 11-20-2015 229.79 12-3-2015 +99 MOUNT 12-3-2015 COMPLAINED TO CAMPLAND AND THOR MOTOR COACH ABOUT CAMPER LEAK AND TIRE ISSUES AGAIN LOSING AIR CAMPLAND SET TIRES TO MFG SPECS. NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT THE TIRES. TOOK RV OUT ON ANOTHER TRIP OCT 2016 CHECKED TIRE PSI UPON RETURN TRIP BECAUSE TIRES LOOKED LOW. HAD A TIRE COMPANY AIR UP THE TIRES IN ALABAMA. UPON THE RETURN TRIP HOME HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE INTERSTATE. CONTACTED CAMPLAND, FORD, MICHELIN, FORD FREEWAY FORD. I TOLD THEM I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE RV WITH BAD TIRES AND I ASKED FOR THEM TO BE REPLACED. TOOK RV TO DISCOUNT TIRE, AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. TIRE HAD LESS THAN 4,000 MILES. FORD TOWED THE RV TO FREELAND FORD TO FIX THE BLOW OUT AND FIX THE REST OF THE TIRES. THE RV WAS DOWN FROM OCT 2016-JAN 10 2017. THE RESULTS WERE SLOW AND NO ONE WANTED TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE BAD TIRES LOSING AIR. EVERYONE WANTS TO KEEP POINTING FINGERS, BUT NOTHING GETS DONE. FINALLY REPLACED THE BLOWN OUT TIRE AND TIGHTENED THE VALUE STEMS. UPON TOWING THE TOWING COMPANY DID NOT LEAVE THE AXLE FREELAND HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLE FROM TOWING. GOT THE RV BACK AND COMPLAINED AGAIN THAT TIRES WERE LOSING AIR. MAY 1 2017 WENT TO TAKE RV OUT FOR NEXT TRIP IT HAS 6,000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS FLAT TIRES AGAIN. CALLED CAMPLAND, FORD, MICHELIN, FREEWAY FORD, AGAIN NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TIRES THAT LOSE AIR STILL. PROBLEMS SINCE 2015 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2017-04-17
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-14
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS3GD
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: BLOWOUT ON LT225/75R16 MICHELIN TIRE ON 2017 THOR MOTORHOME. VIN NUMBER [XXX] . ONLY 2075 MILES ON VEHICLE AND TIRE. DOT 83JH 00YX 115/112.. READ IN MOTORHOME MAGAZINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS. 3 ON ONE MOTORHOME. RIDING ON HIGHWAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2017-01-17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1FDXE4FSXGD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WAS A PASSENGER IN FOREST RIVER MOTORHOME COMING BACK FROM SAVANNAH GEORGIA , STOPPED IN S.C. FOR FUELING . HEADING BACK HOME ( LEXINGTON NC) REMOVED MY SHOES HAD ON MY DIABETIC SOCKS ON JULY 28TH, HAD BOTH AC,S ON AND IT WAS 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE. GOT HOME WIFE NOTICED SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY LEFT FOOT. WENT TO THE VA HOSPITAL AND HAD SUFFERED SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON MY HEEL AND SIDE OF MY FOOT. I AM A DIABETIC AND HAVE NEUROPATHY IN MY FEET AND DID NOT NOTICE FLOOR BOARD WAS EXTREMELY HOT, I DON'T WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE. MY BURN BECAME INFECTED AND DOCTOR SAID I COULD HAVE LOST MY FOOT. FOREST RIVER NEVER HAD ANY WARNINGS THE FLOOR BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT.
2016-11-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-02
- VIN: 1FDFE4FS2GD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE BRAKE FLUID SERVICE PERFORMED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RESERVOIR CAP INDICATED DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FOR THAT VEHICLE WAS TYPE DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT SERVICED DUE TO THE CONFUSION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO THE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRAKE FLUID LABELING, IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A BRAKE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID TYPE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK WITH AN ANSWER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,400.
2016-07-31
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-31
- VIN: 1FDXE4FS1GD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THOR MOTOR COACH SOLD ME A 2016 FOUR WINDS CLASS C MODEL 23U MOTOR HOME WITH A CLASS IV HITCH THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR THE STATED CAPACITY OF 8,000 POUNDS. IF THE HITCH IS USED IN THE STATED 8,000 POUND CAPACITY, THE HITCH WILL FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAKES THE E450 CHASSIS THAT THE MOTOR HOME BODY IS MOUNTED ON. FORD STATES THAT THE TONGUE WEIGHT FOR A PROPERLY LOADED 8,000 POUND TRAILER SHOULD BE IN THE RANGE OF 800 TO 1,200 POUNDS (10% TO 15%). THOR MOTOR COACH HAS DE-RATED THE HITCH CAPACITY TO 500 POUNDS WHICH RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM SAFE HITCH RATING OF 5,000 POUNDS. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IF I AM TO HAVE A SAFE TOW WITH AN 8,000 POUND TRAILER, I WILL NEED A MINIMUM OF 800 POUNDS ON THE HITCH WHICH MAY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL AND SERIOUS MECHANICAL FAILURE. THOR MOTOR COACH ADVERTISES THE HITCH AS 8,000 POUNDS WHICH MAY DIRECTLY LEAD TO UNSAFE TOWING. I AM CONCERNED THAT MANY MOTOR HOME OWNERS WILL RELY ON THE THOR MOTOR COACH STATEMENT FOR AN 8,000 POUND HITCH AND SERIOUSLY OVERLOAD THE SUPPLIED HITCH. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT ABOUT 4,500 PEOPLE DIED IN TOWING RELATED ACCIDENTS BETWEEN 2002 AND 2012. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE OF THE ACTUAL HITCH RATING PLATE. I RECOMMEND THAT THOR MOTOR COACH QUIT ADVERTISING THE HITCH AT 8,000 POUNDS DUE THE ACCIDENT PRONE TOWING CONDITION THIS CREATES.
2016-04-13
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-13
- VIN: 1FDXE4FSXGD
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: HESITATION/NO POWER AFTER MAKING A TURN, PRIMARILY A LEFT-HAND BUT HAS HAPPENED ALSO AFTER A RIGHT-HAND TURN. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER STALLED OR DISPLAYED FAULT CODES OR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. FORD HAS CHECKED FOR THIS CONDITION.
2016 Ford E-450 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2016 Ford E-450.
2019-05-29
- Manufacturer: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2017-04-21
- Manufacturer: National Fleet Services of Ohio
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2016-01-28
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: 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.
2015-10-27
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
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