repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
NewRisk. Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or…
2021 Ford E-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford E-450, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-097 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Ford E-450 has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Steering
7Service brakes, hydraulic
7Engine
6Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
2Structure
2Forward collision avoidance
1Equipment
1Air bags
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2021 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 · 2026 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine
Risk. Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of…
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
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
2021 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Ford E-450, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.No recall
In owners' words
What E-450 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the steering wheel and brake pedal became stiff, and the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was continuously depressed for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was…
My RV is make from 2021 Ford E-450. The power steering fluid leaked out and hard to steer the RV, and lost break. Ford has a recall 2021E-450 under similar situation, but my Vin did not received any recall notice.
We received the two recall notice letters from Ford Motor Company, 20V795 & 22V089, for our 2021 Jayco Redhawk class C RV. Upon receiving the first recall notice, 20V795, an appointment was made with our local Ford Dealer, Spradley Ford Lincoln Mercury, in Pueblo, CO, on Oct 1, 2021 to have it…
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