31 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford E-450, across model years 2005–2027. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your E-450 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling certain 2026 E-450 trucks due to a backup alarm connector that may become loose, preventing alerts to pedestrians during reverse. Owners should contact Ford for free repair.
Ford recalls 2021 E-350 vehicles with hot engine cover that may cause burns. Owners must update powertrain calibration for heat management.
Ford is recalling 2021-2022 E-350 vehicles with dual rear wheels due to potential power steering fluid loss causing loss of power steering and brakes. Owners must have dealers replace the pressure line and hydroboost jumper line.
Ford is recalling 2021-2022 F-59 trucks with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank inspected and repaired by dealers.
Ford is recalling 2023 E-450 vehicles with a risk of wheel separation due to improperly tightened bolts. Owners must have rear axle inspected for free by dealers.
When the Ford E-450 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford E-450; the most reported area is steering. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Ford E-450 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 31 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford E-450, covering model years 2005–2027. The most recent was issued Mar 3, 2026 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2011 Ford E-450 has the most, with 10 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Fuel System, Other (8), Equipment (4), Engine (2), Steering (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
