repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Ford E-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford E-450, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 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 December 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Ford E-450 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Structure
2Tires
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Fuel system, other
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk…
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
2016 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
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What E-450 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driver’s side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the “elbow joint” basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to exit…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450 TRAILERED TO A 2016 COACHMEN LEPRECHAUN TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORD CHASSIS WAS UNABLE TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS NOT STURDY ENOUGH FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE RV. THE CONTACT SUBMITTED AN ONLINE…
NHTSA RECALL 17V550: METRO WORLDWIDE BUS VEHICLE EXCEEDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) WHEN FULLY LOADED. THE MANUFACTURER'S PROPOSED REMEDY IS TO REMOVE SEATS UNTIL THE GVWR IS IN COMPLIANCE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED $1,500 PER SEAT REMOVED AS COMPENSATION. BUT REMOVING SEATS DRAMATICALLY…
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