2026 FORD E-450
1 recalls, 6 complaints
26V118000 Mar 3, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The backup alarm connector may become loose and detach, preventing the alarm from sounding when the vehicle is backing up.
Consequence
A backup alarm that fails to alert pedestrians and other vehicles of a reversing vehicle, increases the risk of crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the exterior sound connector on the frame wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jun 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
Premature leaking and failure on rear shocks absorbers. Premature failure could lead to handling issues and interference with driver assist handling, action control etc. Some say this is a know issue but not one that has prompted a recall
POWER TRAIN
Jun 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L, approx. 49,000 miles) experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power involving the 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission sets codes and the vehicle drops into limp mode, capped at roughly 45 mph, without warning. The most dangerous symptom is a tot... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 14, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
My 2023 Chevrolet Colorado (2.7L, approx. 49,000 miles) experiences sudden, intermittent loss of motive power involving the 8-speed automatic transmission. The transmission sets codes and the vehicle drops into limp mode, capped at roughly 45 mph, without warning. The most dangerous symptom is a tot... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Car shut off in the middle of the road while driving and auto braked. Had to get a tow. Dealership said engine is bad now.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
After stopping at a red light behind a few cars in a left turn lane, the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) system turned off the engine. A moment later the light turned green and I let my foot up from the brake pedal. The engine failed to start. The hazard lights turned on automatically. I reapplied pressure to ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Transmission kept slipping out on the freeway. Led to a near accident. Then ended up broken down on a highway while towing a trailer. Transmission couldn’t find gear for the next serval times we tried to place in gear. Then on the third time it went into gear and started driving again only to slip... Read more
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 (current) | 1 | 6 | |
| 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 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |