2018 FORD E-450

4 recalls, 5 complaints - 17 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be re... 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

SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

52 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SVO Group Inc

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

17 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Taylor Made Ambulances

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the sp... Read more

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

36 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Excellance, Inc

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

Defect Description

MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence

The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.

904 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MORryde International, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING	1
EQUIPMENT	1
STEERING	1

Incident date: Nov 5, 2018

I received a recall letter stating the awning (Solera Smart Arm manufactured by Lippert) on my newly purchased Forest River RV could begin to open up as the vehicle was in motion. Because of the extreme safety issue, I immediately took it into the service department for fear it would rip off while d... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Redhawk built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V204000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the RV to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (540-345-0911, LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAM... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2019

. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON T... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FORD E-450

17 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN	3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	1
010000 STEERING	1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	1
130000 VISIBILITY	1
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR	1

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim

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

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-450 vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft Orange coolant may exhibit an engine overheat concern. This con

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

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2015-2017 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool ma

100000 POWER TRAIN

010000 STEERING

Some 2018 E-350/E-450 vehicles built on 23-Jul-2018 and through 24-Jul-2018 may exhibit increased steering effort, excessive power steering noise, and/or discolored power steering fluid. This may be caused by excessively aerated power steer

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

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 (current)	4	5
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	2	18	View
1996	2	1	View
1995	1	0	View
1994	1	0	View
1993	1	5	View
1992	1	0	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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2018 FORD E-450

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FORD E-450

Most Affected Components

FORD E-450 - All Years Overview

FORD E-450 - Year by Year

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