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2017 Ford E-450Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford E-450, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints110 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Ford E-450 has problems

11 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
Visibility/wiper20
Steering20
Engine20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Visibility10
Structure10
Suspension10
2 other systems20

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

2 recalls

2017 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.

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 19V-466 · Jun 18, 2019 · 52 vehicles

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 →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-342 · May 3, 2019 · 17 vehicles

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

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

2017 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford E-450, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Trimark 060-1650 Door Latch FailuresPE20021 · closed Dec 13, 2024
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-450 owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT ADEQUATELY CLEAR THE DRIVERS VIEW. IT'S TRAVEL STOPS NEAR THE MIDPOINT OF THE DRIVERS VIEW LEAVING MUCH OF THE ROAD INCLUDING PART OF DRIVING LANE AND THE ONCOMING LANES. BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AND ACKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS…
Complaint 11266636 · Oct 6, 2019 · 6,000 miles
THOR 2017 VEGAS MOTORCOACH--WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM DOES NOT CLEAR DRIVERS SIDE OF WINDSHIELD ENOUGH TO SEE ROAD IN RAIN OR SNOW CONDITIONS.
Complaint 11258741 · Sep 28, 2019 · 10,000 miles

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