Owners have filed 22 complaints
about the 2003 Ford E-450 with NHTSA between 2003 and 2024.
The largest single group is the acceleration & cruise control.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 17 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 39
Against the median year of the Ford E-450. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 94
18.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 66
38% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2003 Ford E-450
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Acceleration & Cruise Control
522.7%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 136,392 mi
Tires
313.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
313.6%
Median failure at 43,400 miles
Equipment & Accessories
29.1%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
Brakes
29.1%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 238,000 mi
Other & Unspecified
14.5%
Median failure at 95,000 miles
Doors, Latches & Locks
14.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 238,000 mi
Wheels
14.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14.5%
Median failure at 40,000 miles
Suspension
14.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 20,000 mi
Body & Structure
14.5%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
Airbags
14.5%
Median failure at 36,540 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
430.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
430.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
17.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
17.7%
150,000+ miles
323.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2003peak 3Sep 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2003 Ford E-450
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE09055Opened 7 Dec 2009Closed 21 Apr 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.One fleet reported a vehicle fire.No injuries were sustained.However, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.The driver was able to evacuate the children prior to th...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 20,000 milesRockport, MEFire
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MERGE TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD MELTED AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED, FLAMES WERE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED ALONG WITH THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, TIRE AND BRAKES. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE A THIRD TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #10469547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Santa Maria, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
I have issues with brakes calipers that pistons are made of Phenolic material, replaced calipers multiple times and will fail in as little as one trip and when using RV in hot weather or too much braking like in the city even if is cold the brakes are constantly locking up to the point where the wheels won't turn, and burn I have to pull over when this happens and wait and hour or two while the brakes are smoking on the side of the road and my wife with a fire extinguisher afraid that the RV was going to burn then I reach inside with a tool to break them loose. I do not have more options for the repair as the calipers pistons are the problem every time and it became very dangerous to drive around anymore, I don't often complain of things but this is a safety issue that affected many of this vehicle owners with this type of caliper pistons. At this time the brakes are not the problem is the calipers pistons that fail no matter how old they are, as they heat up they warp or deform causing them to stick inside the hub of the caliper, I need assistance to correct this issue since ford has not provided a fix for that, I did not want to reach this point of filling a complain because is not me but if they made a bad part for the vehicle it need to be updated. I will buy the parts if there is a replacement available that wont stick inside calipers when is hot. Please note that the brakes calipers have been replace all of them then failed the same way within the first or second drive if driving down hills or traffic areas, is been confirmed that the issue is unrelated to other brake components. Thank you for your assistance.
NHTSA complaint #11612602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Santa Maria, CA
EQUIPMENT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDIE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 1-855-262-3540 APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE IN ORDER TO HAVE THE RECALL REMEDY COMPLETED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD PASSED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE SERIAL NUMBER AND PURCHASE DATE WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11075608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesSalem, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I REPORTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO AND HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING AND THIS IS A FOLLOW UP. THE COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 10992187. WOULD SOME ONE PLEASE GIVE ME AN UPDATE ON YOUR PROCEDURE AND WHEN I CAN EXPECT TO HEAR FROM YOU. MY NAME IS [XXX] . I LEAVE SATURDAY JUNE 10TH AND WILL BE GONE FOR A WEEK OUT OF COUNTRY. HE WILL RETURN ON JULY 10. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10993412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,540 milesBillings, MT
AIR BAGS
WHEN SLEEPING IN MOTORHOME THE FRONT DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. THE KEY WAS NOT EVEN IN THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #10888163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesRockport, MEFire
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MERGE TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD MELTED AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED, FLAMES WERE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED ALONG WITH THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, TIRE AND BRAKES. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE A THIRD TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #10469547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesAuburn, WA
VISIBILITY
VELVAC FOLDABLE RV MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF OF ITS MOUNTING. THIS FAILURE OCCURED ON BOTH SIDES OFF THE RV AT NEARLY THE SAME TIME. FORTUNATELY THE RV WAS PARKED AT THE TIME AND NOT ON THE ROAD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN A RETAINING RING GROOVE WITH THE RETAINING RING CUTTING THROUGH THE GROOVE ON THE MIRROR SPINDLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2003 LAZY DAZE RV. I DO HAVE SOME OF THE PARTS, BUT THE SPINDLE WAS REPAIRED SO I CAN USE THE RV.
NHTSA complaint #10411767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesWheatley Heights, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT NUMEROUS ISSUES WHEN DRIVING SUCH AS RUNNING ROUGH, STALLING, HESITATION, FAILURE TO RESTART AND FAILURE TO INITIALLY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #10351677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 238,000 miles19338 NE 200 ST, WAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE RETARDER WAS INOPERABLE. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS BUT DID SO WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAD THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 238,000.
NHTSA complaint #10323741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,020 milesBrookhaven, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FOLLOW THIS LINK: HTTP://STEVEWIENCEK.SMUGMUG.COM/PHOTOGRAPHY/FORD-FUEL-TANK/10976330_WP42T#774715040_3CEQC FOR A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT I AND OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS FUEL TANK. IT IS UNSAFE, DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. 1) LOSS OF POWER 2) OCCURRED EVERY 100 MILES OR LESS 3) COST WAS OVER $5000 TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FUEL LINES AND FUEL INJECTORS.
NHTSA complaint #10314532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Royalton, OH
TIRES
2003 FORD E450 DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB THE RIM HAD WEAR MARKS WHERE THE LUG NUTS WORE LARGE HOLES, WHICH CAUSED THE STUDS TO SNAP OFF. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0038-91 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10
NHTSA complaint #10312120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Royalton, OH
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2003 FORD E450 DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB THE RIM HAD WEAR MARKS WHERE THE LUG NUTS WORE LARGE HOLES, WHICH CAUSED THE STUDS TO SNAP OFF. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-0038-91 UPDATED LETTER 04/29/10
NHTSA complaint #10312120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,400 milesEureka, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450 DIESEL BOX. WHEN DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN STALL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER, BUT THE FAILURE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED DE-LAMINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AWAITING REPAIRS . THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 43,400.
NHTSA complaint #10293071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chesterfield, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (05S28) ON SEPT. 2007 ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ON OUR 2003 FORD MOTOR HOME. AS OF APRIL 2, 2008 THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE GETTING THE PARTS. I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS A REASONABLE RESPONSE TIME. THIS IS THE SECOND RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WE HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE MOTOR HOME TO THEM TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND REALLY NEED TO HAVE THIS FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #10223111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spotsylvania, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FORD INFORMED HER TO PULL OUT THE FUSE SINCE SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE LOCATION OF WHERE THE SWITCH COULD BE DEACTIVATED. A MECHANIC STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT SHE NOT PULL THE FUSE OUT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD STILL CATCH FIRE. IN DECEMBER OF 2007, FORD STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,402. UPDATED 02/19/08.
NHTSA complaint #10213387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,784 milesLakeland, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FORD SAFETY RECALL 05S28 - I WENT TO DEALER AND THEY DEACTIVATED CRUISE CONTROL BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS TO REPAIR - TOLD THEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE NOV - CALLED TODAY TOLD NATIONAL BACKORDER MOST LIKELY NOT TILL MARCH 08 - WHY THE LONG DELAY?
NHTSA complaint #10207920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moline, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FORD E-450 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. FORD IS OUT OF PARTS AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR ACCORDING TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT LOCAL DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #10203249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakville, MO
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF HIS MICHELIN LT 225 75R/16 TIRES HAD LARGE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CRACKS WERE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 41,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10192040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesYuma, AZ
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
DT: CONSUMER OWNED A C CLASS MOTOR HOME 30 FEET LONG, E450 FORD V10 2003, MAKE OF MOTOR WAS FOREST RIVER SUN SEEKER. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH EXTREME HEAT BUILD UP IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NEXT TO THE DOG HOUSE, AND ALSO IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. THE HEAT FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT WAS COMING THROUGH THE FIRE WALL WHICH SEEMED TO BE WELL INSULATED. HOWEVER, THE HEAT WAS STILL COMING THROUGH , AND CAUSING GREAT DISCOMFORT TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD BEEN DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 OR 5 HOURS IN OCTOBER OF 2004, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A COMPACT DISC IN THE CD PLAYER HE FOUND THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SO HOT THAT IT CAUSED HIM TO DROP THE DISC. CONSUMER WAS WORRIED THAT TOUCHING DASHBOARD WOULD BURN HIM OR HIS WIFE. HEAT WAS SO INTENSE THAT THE COMPACT DISC WOULD WARP IF HE PLACED IT IN THE PLAYER. HE HAS TALKED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND WAS GIVEN THE NAME OF QUITE RIDE SOLUTIONS IN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA. THIS COMPANY MADE AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT THAT WILL COOL DOWN THE CAB, THE KIT COST $300.00. PLUS SHIPPING AND INSTILLATION CHARGES. QUITE RIDE SOLUTIONS COULD BE REACHED AT 209-942-4777. CONSUMER'S WIFE REFUSED TO RIDE IN CAB OF VEHICLE DUE TO EXTREME HEAT, AND HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FORD FIX VEHICLE SO THAT HIS WIFE WOULD RIDE WITH HIM.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10129718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesYuma, AZ
STRUCTURE
DT: CONSUMER OWNED A C CLASS MOTOR HOME 30 FEET LONG, E450 FORD V10 2003, MAKE OF MOTOR WAS FOREST RIVER SUN SEEKER. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH EXTREME HEAT BUILD UP IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT NEXT TO THE DOG HOUSE, AND ALSO IN THE DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT. THE HEAT FROM THE MOTOR COMPARTMENT WAS COMING THROUGH THE FIRE WALL WHICH SEEMED TO BE WELL INSULATED. HOWEVER, THE HEAT WAS STILL COMING THROUGH , AND CAUSING GREAT DISCOMFORT TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD BEEN DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 4 OR 5 HOURS IN OCTOBER OF 2004, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A COMPACT DISC IN THE CD PLAYER HE FOUND THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SO HOT THAT IT CAUSED HIM TO DROP THE DISC. CONSUMER WAS WORRIED THAT TOUCHING DASHBOARD WOULD BURN HIM OR HIS WIFE. HEAT WAS SO INTENSE THAT THE COMPACT DISC WOULD WARP IF HE PLACED IT IN THE PLAYER. HE HAS TALKED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND WAS GIVEN THE NAME OF QUITE RIDE SOLUTIONS IN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA. THIS COMPANY MADE AN AFTER MARKET PRODUCT THAT WILL COOL DOWN THE CAB, THE KIT COST $300.00. PLUS SHIPPING AND INSTILLATION CHARGES. QUITE RIDE SOLUTIONS COULD BE REACHED AT 209-942-4777. CONSUMER'S WIFE REFUSED TO RIDE IN CAB OF VEHICLE DUE TO EXTREME HEAT, AND HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FORD FIX VEHICLE SO THAT HIS WIFE WOULD RIDE WITH HIM.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10129718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naples, FL
TIRES
I HAVE A JAYCO MOTORHOME ON A FORD E450 CHASSIS, ORIGINAL. TIRES MICHELIN 225/75 WITH LOAD FACTOR E. MAX LOAD OF THE TIRES IS 9880LBS, MY ACTUAL REAR AXLE WEIGHT 9270 (STATIC AND MOTORHOME EMPTY WITH NO WATER, FUEL TANK 1/3 FULL) ACCORDING TO MICHELIN THAT IS ASKING FOR TIRE FAILURE ( HAD 2 ALREADY) BECAUSE THE DYNAMIC LOADS (GOING DOWN THE STREET, BUMPS - UPHILL - DOWNHILL- SIDELOADS) WILL BE OVER THE TIRE LIMIT. THAT'S THE REASON THE LAW REQUIRES PASS, CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS TO HAVE A 16% RESERVE CAPACITY; MINE IS DOWN TO ABOUT 2%. WITH FULL FUEL AND WATER TANK, LITTLE BIT OF STAFF LOADED FOR VACATION OR PUTTING ANYTHING ON THE TRAILER HITCH (BOAT OR EVEN LOADED BIKE RACK) I AM OVERWEIGHT FOR THE EXISTING TIRES AND MAX REAR AXLE WEIGHT I KNOW THAT IS NOT AN ISSUE FORD HAS TO DEAL BUT JAYCO.BUT I WOULD VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR EXPERTISE ABOUT WHAT TO DO (IS THAT MOTORHOME A RISK TO DRIVE , MAYBE UNSAFE?) IS THERE ANY MEANS TO INCREASE THE MAX REAR AXLE WEIGHT ON THAT E450 CHASSIS? ANY WAY I COULD PUT ON A DIFFERENT TIRE SIZE (ENOUGH ROOM ON THE RIM / WHEEL-WELL;THAT WOULD INCREASE THE MAX TIRE LOAD ABOUT 1000LBS - BUT IS THAT LEGAL AND DOABLE, ESPECIALLY. WITH THE DUAL TIRES. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR ANSWER
NHTSA complaint #10041695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.