Ford F-450 recalls and problems
14 recalls and 118 owner complaints for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
118
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
8
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Ford F-450 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 F-450 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 F-450 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 F-450 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-450 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 F-450 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-450 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-450 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 F-450 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 F-450 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 F-450 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 F-450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Ford F-450 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | |
| Power Train | 19 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | |
| Electrical System | 12 | |
| Suspension | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 | |
| Wheels | 8 |
All Ford F-450 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-270 | Apr 23, 2025 | 2015 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. |
| 21V-114 | Feb 25, 2021 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling one 2020 Ford F450 vehicle and one 2017 Navistar Durastar vehicle, equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. |
| 19V-633 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped… |
| 19V-398 | May 29, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Equipment | LGE Coachworks, Inc. |
| 19V-401 | May 29, 2019 | 2015, 2017 | Equipment | VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450… |
| 19V-342 | May 3, 2019 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 18V-894 | Dec 18, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. |
| 17V-331 | May 22, 2017 | 2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently… |
| 14V-498 | Aug 13, 2014 | 2009–2013 | Equipment | PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. |
| 13V-535 | Oct 30, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. |
| 13V-380 | Aug 23, 2013 | 2012 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Manning Equipment Inc. |
| 11V-582 | Dec 8, 2011 | 2012 | Power Train | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september… |
| 08V-344 | Jul 28, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Trailer Hitches | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. |
| 06V-075 | Mar 16, 2006 | 2003–2005 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On certain vans built on ford e-450 and gmc c-550 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford F-450?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Ford F-450 has the most reports (25). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Ford F-450 model years 2003–2013, 2015, 2017–2020.
What are the most common Ford F-450 problems?
Owners report engine, power train, steering problems most often.