2016 Ford E-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (5) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2019-05-29 · campaign 19V401000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Fuel System, Other 2017-04-21 · campaign 17V269000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall is VR.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2016-01-28 · campaign 16V046000 · 75 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under 15V-710 will need to be repaired again.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2015-10-27 · campaign 15V710000 · 65 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
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 of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Power Train 2024-03-01 · SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. replacement of the bolt
Power Train:manual Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-10 · SSM 51854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts > diagn
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-08-08 · SSM 51849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p264f after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. this dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must be programmed into the pcm. the esn is located on pts> oasis>
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-29 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 141,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact rented a 2016 u-haul e450. the contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact removed her foot from the brake, and it continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked u-haul tr…”
2021-07-02 · Structure:body“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 interstate. could not reinstall it. had to tuck into…”
2021-05-06 · Suspension · 10,600 mi“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 complaint to notify the manufacturer of the failure.…”
2019-09-29 · Steering · 10,411 mi“i purchased this thor motor home from a dealer on 09/06/2019, used our first trip 260 miles both ways i have found a very difficult time on keeping unit on road properly constantly drifting and very fatigued in driving. at camp sight an identical 31w thor 2018 owner stated he had same problem an neighbors stated that stabilizer needs to be replaced…”
2018-11-01 · Power Train · 15,500 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450. the contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated without any warning crashing into a mobile home. the contact stated no injuries were sustained. a police report was not filed. the contact stated as a result of the failure the vehicle has failed to shift from the reverse position. the dealer k…”
2018-02-22 · Structure:body“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 reduces the effectiveness of the bus for its intende…”
2018-02-21 · Structure:body“vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. metroworldwide bus nhtsa recall 17v 550 the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. the bus cannot be use for the purpose it was purchased for. we feel the manufacture…”
2018-02-21 · Structure:body“vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. metro worldwide bus nhtsa recall 17v the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. the bus cannot be used for the purpose it was purchased for. we feel the manufacture was negli…”
2017-11-06 · Unknown Or Other · 19,200 mi“problem is with winnebago aspect motorhome attached to the e 450. the automatic transfer switch almost caught fire(smoked) last week. this problem was covered by nhtsa 16v-598. i took it to the winnebago factory in september of 2016 to get it retorqued. this could have caused a fire while we were sleeping. it was hooked up to campground electric p…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.