2014 Ford E-450Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford E-450, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-401 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford E-450 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Seat belts10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2014 Ford E-450 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

0%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 19V-401 · May 29, 2019 · 22 vehicles · 0 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-595 · Sep 24, 2014 · 437 vehicles · 331 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other E-450 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-450 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What E-450 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD HISSING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME AND AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MOTORHOME WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRESSURE RELEASE…
Complaint 10885532 · Jul 18, 2016 · 2,000 miles

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