2018 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2019-04-10 · campaign 19V285000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service awareness newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a tsb, ssm, gsb, or other electronic communication. this article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
What owners report
2020-05-19 · Power Train · 5,000 mi“bracket assembly on the cable shift behind the steering assembly disengage and cam out . vehicle in park , was not and vehicle moved forward parking brake was engaged but not far enough to stop movement. spent hours looking at forums to fix and finally found the cable disconnected from backer. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.