14 recalls covering model years 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On certain Ford E-350 and E-450 vans, the connector for the backup alarm can come loose and disconnect. When that happens, the alarm will not sound while the vehicle is backing up. Pedestrians and people in other vehicles may not be warned that the van is reversing, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will replace the connector on the wiring harness at no cost to the owner.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under an earlier recall, 20V795. On these vehicles, the engine cover may become very hot. Dealers will update the engine software that manages heat during high idle, free of charge. Ford mailed owner notification letters on January 7, 2026, and says the vehicle identification numbers in this recall can be looked up on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.
Ford is recalling certain E-350 and E-450 vans with dual rear wheels because a connection between the power steering line and the brake hydroboost unit may not be secure enough. This can lead to a sudden loss of power steering fluid. Losing this fluid can cause you to lose both power steering assist and power brake assist at the same time, which increases the risk of a crash.
Certain Ford E-350, E-450 and F-59 vehicles have a fuel tank with paint along the weld seam that can peel away. Once the paint peels, the exposed metal underneath can corrode, and that corrosion can lead to a fuel leak.
On these vehicles, the bolt that holds the rear axle rotor to the wheel hub may not have been tightened correctly. If the bolt is too loose, the wheel could separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain F-Series Super Duty trucks and E-Series vans, plus some other Ford vehicles that were given a reprinted label. The Safety Certification Label on these vehicles is missing the tire size, rim type and tire pressure figures for the front and rear axles. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rules covering tire selection and rims and covering wheels and rims. Dealers will replace the label at no cost to the owner.
Ford is recalling certain E-350 and E-450 vehicles that have dual rear wheels. The connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may not be made well enough, and power steering fluid can be lost suddenly as a result. Dealers will check that connection and replace the power steering lines if needed, at no cost to the owner. Ford has mailed letters to owners about this recall.
Some E-350 and E-450 vehicles may have insulation that is not positioned correctly on the underside of the engine cover, allowing the cover to become very hot. Direct, continuous contact with certain areas of the cover in the passenger compartment may cause injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front passenger.
On some E-350 and E-450 vans, a wire harness near the rear of the vehicle can rub against the vehicle's frame. Over time, this can wear through wiring that supports the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system. Damage to the fuel pump wiring could cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. Damage to the ABS wiring can reduce anti-lock brake performance and cause a loss of roll stability control.
Some Ford F-550, E-350, and E-450 trucks may have rear axle differential fluid that is below the proper level. This can lead to the rear axle assembly failing and the driveshaft separating from the vehicle, which can cause a loss of drive. Dealers will inspect the differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle if it is needed. This repair will not cost owners anything, and Ford has already notified owners about this issue.
SVO Group is recalling certain Ford E-350 and E-450 shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors that display the back-up camera image. These monitors may revert back to their factory default settings, and when that happens, the image shown on the screen may appear reversed instead of showing accurately what is behind the vehicle.
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain ambulances built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-450, F-550 and GMC G3500 chassis that are fitted with Whelen brake lights. Depending on how a particular vehicle is wired, those brake lights can light up even when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal. Taylor Made will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights.
Depending on how the vehicle is wired, the Whelen brake lights on these ambulances may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard covering lamps and lighting equipment.
Certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for use as transit buses may have rear axle U-bolts, which hold the leaf spring and rear axle together, that were not tightened enough. These loose U-bolts may further loosen or break, allowing the axle to separate from the vehicle.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Ford E-450. 9 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford E-450 backup alarm may stop working" (NHTSA campaign 26V118000), reported Mar 3, 2026.
The 2021 Ford E-450 has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2026 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 14 Ford E-450 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: