2017 Ford E-450 recalls and problems

The 2017 Ford E-450 has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Ford E-450 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Ford E-450 recalls

Recall 19V-466: Equipment

Reported Jun 18, 2019 · 52 vehicles affected · SVO Group Inc

Problem: 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 reversed.

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V-342: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 3, 2019 · 17 vehicles affected · Taylor Made Ambulances

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2017 Ford E-450 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Steering	2
Visibility/Wiper	2
Equipment	2
Suspension	1
Visibility	1
Service Brakes	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Power Train	1
Unknown or Other	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit — 1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Ford E-450 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · at 17,000 miles · reported Oct 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Jayco Greyhawk built on a 2017 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that the hydraulic tank was leaking fluid onto the ground. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a hole in the hydraulic tank and the hydraulic leveling system had detached. The dealer patched the hole in the hydraulic tank; however, the failure recurred. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 5, 2022

While in standard shuttle route emergency egress window imploded inward. This is the 3rd occurrence. Vehicle is a 2017 Ford E-450 Chassis with an Elkhart Coach ECII 25 PASSENGERS PLUS DRIVER shuttle body.

Power Train · reported Aug 18, 2022

Transmissions 6r140 have premature failure this is our 6th transmission to go out in our 5 vans, when transmission goes out, the torque converter fails which results in vehicle stalling in road way the vehicle while jerk really hard and give drive whiplash and when vehicle is going up hill when the torque converter fails the van will slam to a stop, stall then start rolling backwards or forwards with no brakes or powersteering. When this happens driver has no breaks or powersteering and most times this has happened the driver cant quickly restart the van to regain powersteering or brakes…

Exterior Lighting · reported Mar 11, 2021

Campaign:16v465000 recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle brake lights. My brake light dimly lights 2 of the LEDS in the fixture. Do not know when this happened just noticed when taking out of storage. I would like to know if my / other vehicles should be included in this recall.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · reported Nov 5, 2019

The contact owns a 2017 ford e-450. The contact stated that the middle door had a trimark door lock. The contact became locked inside the vehicle because the door failed to unlock from inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact had to exit the vehicle from the passenger or driver side doors. The contact stated that a bungee cord was used to keep the door from opening while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the door lock was replaced. The door was damaged from failing to remain closed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Ford E-450: 19V-466 (equipment), 19V-342 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford E-450?

Owners report engine problems most often (2 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.