2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 recalls
Reported Apr 10, 2019 · 5 vehicles affected · North Central Emergency Vehicles
Problem: North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 5 | |
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Recent 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · reported Apr 23, 2022
Second time that the torque converter in the transmission has failed on this vehicle. Is currently at diamond Ford in lancaster, ca. Fedex branded delivery vehicle. Both times when it failed the vehicle hard stopped causing packages to misplace and driver to hurriedly avoid being stuck in the middle of the road.
Power Train · reported Apr 21, 2022
2017 ford e-450 sd with the 6.2l v8 gas engine paired with 6speed automatic transmission. Transmission specifically the torque converter fails prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving making the van disabled in road way or intersections. The vehicle when the torque converter failed would slam and jerk the driver foward and sometimes make the van feel like the breaks were applied extremly hard while moving through traffic. Vehicle was parked on hill when the torque converter failed the second time the vheicled stalled out in traffic 3 times then again when on a hill the torque…
Power Train · reported Apr 21, 2022
2017 ford e-450 sd with the 6.2l v8 gas engine paired with 6speed automatic transmission. Transmission specifically the torque converter fails prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving making the van disabled in road way or intersections. The vehicle when the torque converter failed would slam and jerk the driver foward and sometimes make the van feel like the breaks were applied extremly hard while moving through traffic. When this happens the vehicle would stall and the driver would have no power steering or brakes!! Vehicle was parked on hill when the torque converter failed…
Power Train · reported Apr 21, 2022
2017 ford e-450 sd with the 6.2l v8 gas engine paired with 6speed automatic transmission. Transmission specifically the torque converter fails prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving making the van disabled in road way or intersections. The vehicle when the torque converter failed would slam and jerk the driver foward and sometimes make the van feel like the breaks were applied extremly hard while moving through traffic. When this happens the vehicle would stall and the driver would have no power steering or brakes!! Vehicle was parked on hill when the torque converter failed…
Power Train · reported Apr 21, 2022
2017 ford e-450 sd with the 6.2l v8 gas engine paired with 6speed automatic transmission. Transmission specifically the torque converter fails prematurely causing the vehicle to stall while driving making the van disabled in road way or intersections. The vehicle when the torque converter failed would slam and jerk the driver foward and sometimes make the van feel like the breaks were applied extremly hard while moving through traffic. When this happens the vehicle would stall and the driver would have no power steering or brakes!! Vehicle was parked on hill when the torque converter failed…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450: 19V-285 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450?
Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports).
Are North Central Emergency recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized North Central Emergency dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.