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#BS-2021-FORE45-7E9F2021 Ford E 450
Based on reports from 51 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 51 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
10 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 8K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering (10 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Ford E 450: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford E 450, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford E 450, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford E 450, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control Issues
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford E 450, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford E 450. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Ford E 450 is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 51 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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