2022 Ford E-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (9) · Air Bags (2) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2024-02-09 · campaign 24V097000 · 16,543 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2022-12-14 · campaign 22V925000 · 11,074 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2022-02-16 · campaign 22V089000 · 44,219 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.
Service bulletins (34)
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 2026-06-19 · TSB 26-2256 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2572 to update the parts list to correct the part number lc3z-6006-l to lc3z-6781-a, remove the flex plate bolts al3z-6379-ba from the parts list as these bolts are in kit lc3z-6781-a, update the claim quantity of the part number w709771-s440 to 9 pieces (f-650/f750-en
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
Power Train 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2572 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 25-2322 to update the service procedure, labor operations and parts list. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-10 · SSM 54363 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 expedition/navigator/f-150/f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis/f-650/f-750/transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7l/3.5l (non hybrid)/6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. workshop manual
Power Train 2025-10-29 · SSM 54338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2021-2025 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0l/5.2l engine, 2021-2025 f-super duty/f-53 motorhome/f59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l/7.3l engine and 2021-2026 e-series/f-650/f-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise upon startup tha
Power Train 2025-08-20 · TSB 25-2382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0420 and/or p0430 stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). this may be due to the software in the pcm.
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-25 · Steering · 12,750 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-450. the contact received notification of customer satisfaction program: 24n03 (hydro boost or hydro max power steering pressure and jumper line replacement). the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. the contact downshifted the transmission…”
2024-08-21 · Steering“see attached document for complaint. …”
2024-01-24 · Engine“we operate numerous 7.3l ford engine equipped vehicles in our fleet of ambulances. over the past year we have experienced 4 engine failures of this 7.3l engine in vehicles ranging form around 60,000 to 90,000 after exceeding the service recommendations stated from the manufacturer. i have contacted the ford pro fleet experts and have asked repeate…”
2024-01-11 · Steering · 4,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-450. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v089000 (steering, service brakes, hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the recall. the contact stated that the recall repair was not performed; however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact …”
2023-12-06 · Steering“i am a mechanic at huron valley ambulance. ford has a recall that covers some of our ambulances. recall no: 22s08 for the power steering lines coming apart. i have been having issues with the hoses coming apart even after the recall has been performed. the ford dealer will not cover this repair after the recall has been done. this is a safety iss…”
2023-05-22 · Unknown Or Other“ the tire pressure monitoring system fails frequently while being driven. the first few times i pulled off the road and checked the pressures, and they were normal. i had the system checked at a ford dealership and they couldn't find any problem. it failed again. i returned to the dealership and they said they couldn't find a problem and there…”
2023-03-02 · Steering · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-450. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle was difficult to control. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and …”
2022-12-12 · Steering · 3,200 mi“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-450. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact then stated that he had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. the independ…”
2022-06-06 · Steering · 6,300 mi“the contact owns a 2022 forest river forester built on a 2022 ford e-450 chassis. the contact stated while driving 30 mph downhill, he was depressing the brake pedal however, the rv failed to stop as needed. the contact stated that he was towing a 2000 jeep wrangler during the failure and the brakes on the vehicle were also applied and caused the m…”
2022-04-15 · Steering“the contact owns a 2022 ford e-450. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v089000 (steering, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.