2014 FORD E-450

3 recalls, 5 complaints - 24 TSBs

19V401000 May 29, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 Elect... Read more
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.
22 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists
19V313000 Apr 18, 2019
SEATS
Defect Description
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotate... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
2,080 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mobility Transportation Services
14V595000 Sep 24, 2014
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate ... Read more
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer servi... Read more
437 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SEAT BELTS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
WINNEBAGO ISSUED A RECALL FOR KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OF THE TYPE INCLUDED IN MY MOTORHOME. ON 11 MAY 2018 AFTER AN EXTENSIVE AND DETAILED Q&A PHONE CALL TO THE KIDDE CONTACT # IN THE RECALL THEY DETERMINED I SHOULD RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH 3 WEEKS OR SO FROM THAT DATE. STILL ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 29, 2017
Incident date: Nov 29, 2017
THE MOTORHOME WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A SET OF MICHELIN LT 225 75 16 TIRES. THE DOT # ON ALL 6 OR THE TIRES IS DOTB3JH009X. MICHELIN CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THEM. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 17,722 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU FOR YOU ANTICIPATED ASSISTANCE. STEVE
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 11, 2017
Incident date: May 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: May 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD HISSING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME AND AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE... Read more
SEAT BELTS Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FITTED PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT OR EXTEND DUE TO THE PLASTIC ON THE WASHER WITHIN THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECU... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 FORD E-450

24 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
100000 POWER TRAIN4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL1
SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023
102900 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51854 Aug 10, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51849 Aug 8, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48130 Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48123 Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a
SSM 47976 May 10, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran
SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47850 Apr 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr
SSM 47823 Feb 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46295 Jan 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
SSM-45869 Jun 7, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2009-2016 E-SERIES ? DIFFICULTY PROGRAMING TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (TBC) MODULE.
16-0057 Apr 5, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift? transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 a
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
15-0116 Jul 27, 2015
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD 2011-2016 F-250,350,450,550: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC CODES STORED IN THE POWER CONTROL MODULE MEMORY DUE TO CRYSTALS DEVELOPING ON THE INJECTOR NOZZLE. *LJ
44863 Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
44848 Jan 9, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
ASI-44534 May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P

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 (current) 3 5
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 2 18 View
1996 2 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 5 View
1992 1 0 View

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