Life Line ambulance tail lights are too bright medium
The stop-tail-turn and reverse lights on this vehicle may be brighter than what safety rules allow. That extra brightness may affect the vision of other drivers on the road.
Ford F-450 recalls
5 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020. 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.
- 5 recalls
- 2 rated high or critical
- 53 owner complaints
- Feb 25, 2021 newest recall
Ford And Lincoln Front Seat Recliners May Fail high
Ford is recalling certain trucks and SUVs, along with some Lincoln Aviator vehicles, that have manual front seat back recliners, or in some cases rear outboard seat recliners. The mechanism that lets the seat back recline may be missing a part needed to keep the seat back strong and secure. Without it, the seat back can become loose and may not hold together as it should.
Ford F-450 and F-550 Backup Camera May Reverse medium
Some Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks have a back-up camera display that can suddenly reset itself to the factory default settings. When this happens, the image on the screen may appear reversed, showing the opposite of what is actually behind the vehicle. A driver relying on that screen while backing up would be looking at a mirror-image view instead of the correct one.
Ford and GMC based ambulances may show false brake lights medium
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.
Ford Pickup Engine Block Heater Cable May Corrode critical
Certain Ford pickup trucks equipped with an engine block heater have a cable connector where water and other contaminants can get in. Over time, this exposure can cause the connector to corrode. If the block heater is plugged in while the connector is corroded, it can create a short in the wiring, which can cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Ford problem guides that cover the F-450
- Ford Exterior Lighting Recalls Involve False Brake Signals and Failures · 27 recalls
- Ford Seat Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · 21 recalls
- Ford Equipment Recalls Cover Block Heaters, Cameras, and Labels · 16 recalls
- Ford Engine Recalls Cover Fire Risks and Loss of Power · 13 recalls
F-450 model years compared
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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Ford F-450 recall questions
How many recalls does the Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2018–2020 Ford F-450. 2 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Life Line ambulance tail lights are too bright" (NHTSA campaign 21V114000), reported Feb 25, 2021.
Which Ford F-450 model year has the most recalls?
The 2019 Ford F-450 has the most, with 4 recalls. The 2020 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.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Ford F-450?
No. None of the 5 Ford F-450 recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Ford F-450 has an open recall?
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.
Buying a used F-450?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: