2021 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 2021 Ford E-450 problems
Based on the complaints from Ford E-450 owners, the 2021 model year has been associated with several common problems. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Tire Problems (36 complaints): Tires are the most common problem reported for the Ford E-450 in 2021. This issue can encompass various tire-related concerns such as wear, punctures, or alignment issues.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (20 complaints): The second most common problem involves the service brakes, particularly hydraulic components. Owners have reported issues with brake performance, including brake fluid leaks or brake pad wear.
- Engine and Engine Cooling (17 complaints): This category includes a range of engine-related issues such as overheating, coolant leaks, or engine performance problems. Addressing these problems promptly is crucial to prevent further damage.
- Power Train (12 complaints): Powertrain problems can affect the transmission, driveshaft, or differential. Owners may experience issues like transmission slipping, rough shifting, or unusual noises from the powertrain.
- Structure (7 complaints): Structural issues can involve the vehicle's frame, body panels, or interior components. Common complaints may include rust, body alignment problems, or issues with door latches.
- Equipment (6 complaints): Equipment problems can refer to various components like the HVAC system, entertainment features, or power accessories. Owners may report issues with the radio, air conditioning, or power windows.
- Electrical System (5 complaints): Electrical system problems can range from faulty wiring to issues with the vehicle's electronics. Owners may face challenges like battery drain, malfunctioning lights, or electrical shorts.
- Suspension (4 complaints): Suspension issues can impact the vehicle's ride comfort and handling. Problems may include worn-out shocks, broken springs, or misaligned suspension components.
- Steering (3 complaints): Steering problems can affect the vehicle's maneuverability and safety. Owners may report issues like steering wheel vibration, difficulty turning, or steering system leaks.
- Wheel (2 complaints): Wheel-related problems can involve issues with the rims, tires, or wheel alignment. Common complaints may include bent rims, tire pressure issues, or wheel balancing problems.
These common problems reported by Ford E-450 owners in 2021 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of trouble to ensure the vehicle's optimal performance and safety.
Is there a recall on the 2021 Ford e450?
Ford is recalling approximately 44,219 model-year 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Are there any recalls on the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
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.
What transmission does a e450 have?
Ford Torqshift® Automatic Transmission
The Ford TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission handles the high-performance demands of the standard, Premium-rated 7.3L V8 (325 horsepower and 450 lb. -ft . of torque at 3,800 rpm).
Is there a recall on the 2021 Ford e450?
Ford is recalling approximately 44,219 model-year 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
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.
Are there any recalls on 2021 Ford Escapes?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.
What size engine is in the 2021 Ford e450?
E-450 Super Duty Stripped Chassis GCWRs: 7.3L V8 Economy/6R140 – 18,000 lbs. 7.3L V8 Premium/6R140 – 22,000 lbs. performance of your towing vehicle.
2021 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:
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2021 Ford E-450 complaints
The NHTSA has received 21 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Ford E-450.
2024-07-18
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-07
- VIN: 1FDXE4FNXMD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel and brake pedal became stiff, and the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was continuously depressed for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose and fluids needed to be flushed and refilled. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,104.
2024-06-17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN1MD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Component= Traction control and cruise control. Safety risk=Driving a Ford e-450 Class C RV on interstate at 63 MPH going generally up hill with cruise control on, the "Service AdvanceTrac" warning light came on dashboard. I Immediately lost cruise control capability and steering became a little shakey. Pulled into rest area shut vehicle off. A few minutes and started again. Error went away and cruise control was functioning. Happened again a few hours later and I did the same thing and continued on. What happened=As I was driving, the " Service Advance Traction" light came on and the cruise control stopped, my class c rv immediately slowed at a high rate, a semi was behind me trying to get over to the middle lane. When I slowed down suddenly due to the cruise control going out, the semi had no choice but to change lanes quickly missing the back of my vehicle by a foot or so. If he was not alert as to what was happening, I most assuredly would not be typing this letter. It was that close!! Note= This also happened last year as we only take the RV out a few weeks out of the year. I brought it to Klammer Ford in New Port Richey F1l immediately after we got back from the last trip. They could not reproduce issue or find anything wrong Lamps= The only warning light that came on was a "Service Advance traction" light. No prior indication of any kind.
2023-07-30
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-29
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN2ND
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My RV is make from 2021 Ford E-450. The power steering fluid leaked out and hard to steer the RV, and lost break. Ford has a recall 2021E-450 under similar situation, but my Vin did not received any recall notice.
2023-07-20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-10
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN3MD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome built on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The RV was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the brake line had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
2023-06-28
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: 1FC4E4KN5MD
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2021 FORD E-450- Recall# 21V-441- heat shield not properly installed in between the LP tank and chassis muffler. Consumer enclosed a copy of the recall notice. Consumer went to an RV dealer in reference to a recall repair. The dealership made a call and informed consumer it could be fixed & would received return phone call that same evening or the next day. Several days passed. Consumer called representative 2 more times within a 3 week period with no return call. Consumer called a 3rd time & requested supervisor return the call. After 6 weeks no one called. The RV has only been used 3 times since purchased. July 2022, consumer received a recall notice from Ford about a problem the power steering hose possible failure. Consumer took unit to dealer the same month for repair. The mechanic stated that although it could be fixed, recall repairs wasn't a priority. Consumer left unit for repair. Consumer called several times for status of repair 7 explained about a trip planned in Aug. & was told it would be ready. The unit was not ready by time specified. After returning from trip unit still was not fixed. Consumer picked up unit unrepaired 2 1/2 months later. Consumer now states: "So what now Thor? What do I do with this unit I can't use and just sits in my driveway. It appears that by the way these people operate that once again 1 may not be able to use the unit this summer. By the way your letter states that it is a third notification on this recall matter however the enclosed copy is the only one I have ever received."
2023-03-16
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-16
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN6MD
- Components: STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 to a local dealer and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was related to the adhesive; however, no repairs were completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2023-02-20
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-01
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN3MD
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 inspected and recall taken care of. Upon arrival that morning, was told they did not have the parts, would have to order them & their technician just called in "sick". Appointment was rescheduled once they had the recall parts in for Nov 15, 2021, again at our local Ford Dealer, Spradley Ford Lincoln Mercury, in Pueblo, CO. Upon arrival that morning to drop the unit off for the recall repair, was turned away again & told I'd have to reschedule as they had a break-in overnight & their technicians' had some tools stolen & would not be working today & they would have the service manager call me to reschedule the appointment once again, which never happened. In March of 2022, we received the second recall notice, 22V089, advising to take it to the local Ford dealer for inspection & repair. I called the Ford Dealer, now Alpine Ford, in Pueblo, CO, several times having to leave a message without a return call. On April 6, 2022, I spoke with [XXX] in Service at Alpine Ford & was informed Alpine Ford would not do the recalls as the new owners refused to do them after purchasing the dealership & referred me to Camping World. I had an appointment at Camping World in Colorado Springs this same day & they contacted Ford Dealers in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Canon City, & all refused to handle the recalls. I called Ford Corporate & expressed my displeasure with dealers failing to comply with recall notices causing safety concerns for use of the unit & was told the were not "refusing" to do the recalls just did not have any technicians or locations except maybe O'Mera Ford in Northglenn, CO, who might handle it, which is unacceptable as they are 2 hours & 100 miles away. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2023-01-27
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-06
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN7MD
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving the RV 60 MPH with the cruise control feature turned off, the stabili-trac warning light illuminated and the RV decelerated. The contact was able to control the RV, and once the contact turned off and restarted the RV, the RV operated normally. The RV was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was not a known failure. The dealer also confirmed that the RV was not under recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000.
2022-10-10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 1FT8W4DT0ME
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CP4 fuel pump explodes leaving me and my family stranded on the freeway for over 7 hours, and stuck 1300 miles from home. Dodge has already recalled and repaired there trucks. My truck is 2021 with 50k miles and now I'm expected to pay $15-20k for the damage's
2022-09-29
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-06
- VIN: 1FDXE4FNXMD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected however, while making a turn into a service station, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that she was directed to a leak coming from the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydro-boost power failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and covered the cost of the tow, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 4,826.
2022-09-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-19
- VIN: 1fdxe4fn7md
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 2021 FORD E-450. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 22S08. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE LOCATING A DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE DISTANCE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR.
2022-06-20
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-19
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN7MD
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Driving in about 30mph gusting cross winds which required constant small steering corrections. Sudden loss of braking ABS, loss of Cruise Control, loss of Pre-Collision Assist, loss of Hill Start Assist, and related functions. Warning message: Service AdvanceTrac. Three incidents First and second incidents: After sitting with ignition key off for about 15 minutes, vehicle operated as normal. Third incident: Would not normalize after setting with ignition key off. Faults continued.
2022-05-27
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-27
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN6MD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and Parts distribution disconnect respectively.
2022-05-20
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-16
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN5MD
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ADAS keeps faulting and disabling the cruise control, pre-collision braking, hill hold assist, and skid control functions. The event occurs at highway speeds with strong crosswinds that rock the vehicle in a busy side-to-side motion as gusts hit the vehicle. The system seems to reset after turning the engine off & restarting. But the loss of some of the safety features is worrisome in traffic.
2022-05-11
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-07
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN8MD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: Regarding the recall #22S08 Hydroboost or Hydromax power steering pressure line. We took our Motorhome in to have the recall addressed and for service before a planned camping trip. Apparantly the recall was worded "to inspect OR replace" and our vehicle was only inspected. On our ruined Mother's Day vacation, we were driving highway speeds at a downgrade coming into Nevada and lost all power steering which took our motorhome and trailer we were pulling off of the highway and dangerously close to falling off the highway and tumbling down a hill. We went to exit at the next offramp to look at the power steering issue and found that we also had no brakes. By downshifting, we were able to stop safely. There were no warning lights or signals, and no warning signs what so ever. The motorhome is currently being looked at and hopefully repaired at a Rush Truck Center in Las Vegas. Ford Motor Company and the original dealership have been notified. Our main concern is the word "OR" in the recall verbiage, which we blame Ford Motor Co. The problem is clearly this part must be replaced, not just inspected. A change in the verbiage literally will save lives. We really should have been dead on the side of the road, but we were lucky and are contemplating hiring a lawyer, as we feel that the unacceptable recall wording by Ford unneccessarily put our lives at risk. Our Ford Claim number is: CAS-36721973-S8H5X3
2022-04-13
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-11
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN6MD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2022-03-14
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 1fdxe4fn7md
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 steering assist. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that they were not equipped to perform recall repairs on RVs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the nearest dealer able to perform the recall repair was more than 100 miles away. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
2021-08-24
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-15
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN3MD
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 steering wheel to resume back to normal. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and kept for three days however unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed to take the vehicle to another dealer to have a second diagnosis test ran. The failure mileage was approximately 11,015
2021-07-30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-30
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN7MD
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 TO ORDER PARTS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER STALLED ON ORDERING THE NECESSARY PARTS.
2021-07-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-18
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN5MD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 these issues as we are traveling. The malfunction has occurred about 5-6 times while driving, without any particular triggers.There were no early warnings and the first time the service light came on was June 18th and we were on a two lane flat road doing about 50 mph. The Advance Trac (and cruise/Hill Start) remains non-functional until vehicle is turned off for at least 10 minutes. It then often resets and performs normally until the next failure - which does not seem to be predictable.
2021-05-08
SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-07
- VIN: 1FDXE4FN4MD
- Components: SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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
2021 Ford E-450 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2021 Ford E-450.
2024-02-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
- Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
2022-02-16
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
- Consequence: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.
2020-12-17
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
- Consequence: Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.
2020-03-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Consequence: Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.
2020-02-21
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
- Consequence: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
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Urgent Help Needed -- 2021 E 450 - MBWorld.org Forums
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3rd trip out ??? Need Help on E450 - Jayco RV Owners Forum
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2022 E450 TPMS issue - iRV2 Forums
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2021 Ford E-450 Q&A: Cutaway, Stabilitrak, Service & More
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Aug 13, 2021 ... I see from a google search that other 2021 e450 owners have experienced the "service advancetrac" problem. The cruise - Answered by a ...
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