1997 FORD E-450
2 recalls, 18 complaints - 13 TSBs
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 10 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2011
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER CONTROL SWITCH FAILED TO FUNCTION; THEREFORE, ONLY COLD AIR EMITS FROM THE HEATER SYSTEM. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN A MANUFACTURES RECALL . THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIM... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Apr 6, 2004
Incident date: Apr 6, 2004
THE 1997 TIRES WITH 18,000 MILES ON THEM HAVE LARGE CRACKS AROUND THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF ALL 6 TIRES (MOTORHOME). NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF ALL THE FIRESTONE RE-CALLS. WAS WONDERING IF THESE TIRES HAD A RE-CALL (FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S, LT225/75R16 M/S). NO "INCIDENT" AS OF YET... *LA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jul 24, 2002
TREAD SEPARATION, WOULD AVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF TIRE HAD BEEN LOCATED ON FRONT WHEEL. *AK
TIRES
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Jul 13, 2001
HAD 2 BLOWOUTS.1AT 22000MI AND 1 AT 26000.THREW ALL THE TREAD ON THE 1ST ONE TIRE COOL TO TOUCH AND OUTSIDE TEMP 58DEG.LOOKS LIKE TREAD HAD NEVER BEEN GLUED ON TO CARCUS.THE 2ND TIRE BLEW AT 55MPH OUTSIDE TEMP56DEG.LOOKED AS IF PART OF THE TREAD WAS GLUED.I KNOW OF 2 OTHER CLASS C MOTORHOMES WHO HAV... Read more
TIRES
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 2001
BOTH RIGHT REAR DUALS BLEW OUT. REPLACED ALL 6 TIRES FOR FAMILY SAFETY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 24, 2001
Incident date: Feb 14, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING HEARD A LOUD NOISE. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION. LT225/75R16. *AK CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT TWICE, ALSO HAS EXPERIENCED BLOW OUTS DUE TO SIDEWALL CRACKS.*JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. REWELDING OF CROSSMEMBER HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM, WAS STILL CRACKING, REDONE WITH SUPPORT ADDED. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. REWELDING OF CROSSMEMBER HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM, WAS STILL CRACKING, REDONE WITH SUPPORT ADDED. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. REWELDING OF CROSSMEMBER HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM, WAS STILL CRACKING, REDONE WITH SUPPORT ADDED. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. REWELDING OF CROSSMEMBER HAS NOT CORRECTED PROBLEM, WAS STILL CRACKING, REDONE WITH SUPPORT ADDED. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Mar 13, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 30, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 1997
THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT MAIN FRAME, FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN #991411 TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *MJS
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 9, 2000
TIRE FAILED WHILE RESPONDING ON AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE CALL. TREAD PEELED OFF AND BROKE THE LEFT FRONT BREAK LINE. DID BODY DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, DOOR AND RUNNING BOARD. ALL FIRESTONE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON TWO AMBULANCES SINCE THIS ACCIDENT.( DOT NUMBER: VDIL TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 15, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
PE #00020; FIRESTONE, STEELTEX, P225/75R16. RIGHT INSIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE. VEHICLE IS A AMBULANCE AND MOVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. DOT # BEGINS WITH VD. TIRES WERE THE PRODUCTION TIRES OF THE VEHICLE WITH 27000 MILEAGE. VEHICLE IS A FORD, E450, CHASSIS.*AK THE AMBULANCE C... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD E-450
13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
18382
Jan 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VENT ON THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *TT
05248
Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
14963
Jun 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME CUT-AWAY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1229, C1230 AND C1237. *TT
13822
Mar 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
13822
Mar 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
8048
Mar 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
8048
Feb 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
13822
Jan 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *MJS
6599
Jul 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE AMOUNT OF SOUND, WHINE PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH.
5816
Mar 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FOR VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES, EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE CONCERN, A SERVICE KIT WITH A DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT IS AVAILBLE. *TT
12514
Mar 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING DANA 80 AXLE WHINE / DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT. *TT
5224
Dec 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT
12186
Nov 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME E-450 VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. *MJS
FORD E-450 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-450 across all model years (1992, 2027).
127
Total Recalls
546
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
33
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD E-450 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 51 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 6 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 10 | View |
| 2007 | 11 | 15 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 26 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 41 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 22 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 45 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 83 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 2 | 18 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |