Owners have filed 26 complaints
about the 2006 Ford E-450 with NHTSA between 2007 and 2022.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 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 — 46
Against the median year of the Ford E-450. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
26.9% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 74
43% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
14.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
521.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
834.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
626.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
313.0%
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.
Jan 2007peak 4May 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 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...
Recalls on the 2006 Ford E-450
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19V401000
EQUIPMENT
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.
15V112000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
14V595000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
12V584000
EQUIPMENT
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
09V434000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHEVROLET W5500, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 DODGE 3500, MODEL YEAR 2009 MIGHTY MOVER, MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FORD E-250, E-350 AND E-450, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 GMC W4500, MODEL YEAR 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, MODEL YEAR 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Risk: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
08V677000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
08V676000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Risk: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
08V518000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 224 MY 2007-2008 FORD E150, MY 2006-2008 E250, MY 2004-2007 E350, MY 2006 E450, MY 2005-2007 CHEVROLET 2500, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 1500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Risk: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Chelsea, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PRELIMINARY REPORT REGARDING THE FIRE ONBOARD A COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS HOME OWNED HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION BUS INDICATES THE FIRE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2006 FORD E- 450. AN ODOR OF SMOKE WAS REPORTED BY THE DRIVER, ENIO LOPEZ, JUST AFTER ASSISTING A VETERAN ONTO THE BUS AT THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME. UPON REPORTING THE ODOR OF SMOKE, THE DRIVER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE VETERAN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE FLEET SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME, UPON INVESTIGATING THE ODOR OF SMOKE LOCATED A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BUS IN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. THEY CONTACTED THE CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GRABBED THE EXTINGUISHER ONBOARD TO ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. UPON DISCHARGING THE EXTINGUISHER, THE FIRE DID NOT GO OUT AND SEEMED TO BE INTENSIFYING ALSO SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER RESPONDING TO CALLS FOR MORE EXTINGUISHERS ASSISTED THEMIN FIGHTING THE FIRE. TWO MORE EXTINGUISHERS WERE PROVIDED TO THEM AND BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE. CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON SEEN AND FINISHED EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE, DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND OVERHAULING THE INTERIOR OF THE BUS TO EXTINGUISH THE REMAINING POCKETS OF FIRE. ONCE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED THE BUS WAS TURNED BACK OVER TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS HOME AND WAS TOWED TO ITS CURRENT LOCATION BEHIND VINNIE'S PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10575770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Louis, MOFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2006 FORD E450, UNIT #1 WAS ENTERING TURNPIKE ONACCELERATION RAMP. TRAILER TIRES ON #1 CAUGHT FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0590-91)*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF UPDATED 02/14/11
NHTSA complaint #10370064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesForrest City, ARFire2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ME AND MY PARTNER WERE RESPONDING TO A MVC IN A FORD AMBULANCE WHEN THE COMPUTER MODULE ON MY SEAT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BURST INTO FLAMES. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE 2 NEW AMBULANCES WE GOT IN THIS YEAR HAVE THE SAME EXPOSED POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT CAUSED IT TO SHORT OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10247161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,513 milesCharlotte, NCFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
FIRE IGNITED AT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS, RIGHT GLOW PLUG WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS AND FIRE DAMAGED HOSES AND BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #10219323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,513 milesCharlotte, NCFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
FIRE IGNITED AT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS, RIGHT GLOW PLUG WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS AND FIRE DAMAGED HOSES AND BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #10219323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,731 milesBAY Shore, NYFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE SCHOOL BUS WAS ON PARKED AT 10:00 AM AT 1:15 PM OUR SHOP NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PARKING YARD. THEY FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT OF BUS WAS ON FIRE. THE VAN WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10197210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 64,000 milesFountain, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #11463475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesFountain, FL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #11463475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesFountain, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
NHTSA complaint #11463475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,377 milesAmarillo, TX
ENGINE
PULLED UP TO STOP SIGN. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, ONTO INTERSTATE FRONTAGE ROAD, THROTTLE QUIT WORKING, WRENCH LIGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SHUT DOWN VEHICLE, AND THROTTLE BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HAD IT HAPPENED ANOTHER MINUTE LATTER IT WOULD HAVE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10893869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,377 milesAmarillo, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PULLED UP TO STOP SIGN. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, ONTO INTERSTATE FRONTAGE ROAD, THROTTLE QUIT WORKING, WRENCH LIGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SHUT DOWN VEHICLE, AND THROTTLE BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HAD IT HAPPENED ANOTHER MINUTE LATTER IT WOULD HAVE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10893869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesColumbus, KS
ENGINE
ENGINE LOSS OF POWER. MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE YEARS REQUIRING REPAIRS THAT NEVER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. AMBULANCE SERVICE ENDED UP HAVING TO PULL FROM SERVICE BECAUSE OF FREQUENCY.
NHTSA complaint #10640604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesDetroit, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON BLOGS. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT. ALL POWER JUST STOPS AND THE VEHICLE ROLLS TO A STOP. IT CAN BE RESTARTED. THERE IS NO INDICATION WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, AT A REPAIR FACILITY, STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD. SPEED IS NOT A COMMON FACTOR. THE KEY HAS ONE OR TWO OTHER KEYS ON THE "KEY CHAIN". THERE IS NO SPECIAL WEATHER SITUATION. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS THE SAME CAUSE AS THE GM PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION, BUT IT PRODUCES THE SAME RESULT. THIS IS A HANDICAP SHUTTLE VAN.
NHTSA complaint #10633474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chelsea, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PRELIMINARY REPORT REGARDING THE FIRE ONBOARD A COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS HOME OWNED HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION BUS INDICATES THE FIRE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2006 FORD E- 450. AN ODOR OF SMOKE WAS REPORTED BY THE DRIVER, ENIO LOPEZ, JUST AFTER ASSISTING A VETERAN ONTO THE BUS AT THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME. UPON REPORTING THE ODOR OF SMOKE, THE DRIVER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE VETERAN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE FLEET SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME, UPON INVESTIGATING THE ODOR OF SMOKE LOCATED A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BUS IN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. THEY CONTACTED THE CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GRABBED THE EXTINGUISHER ONBOARD TO ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. UPON DISCHARGING THE EXTINGUISHER, THE FIRE DID NOT GO OUT AND SEEMED TO BE INTENSIFYING ALSO SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER RESPONDING TO CALLS FOR MORE EXTINGUISHERS ASSISTED THEMIN FIGHTING THE FIRE. TWO MORE EXTINGUISHERS WERE PROVIDED TO THEM AND BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE. CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON SEEN AND FINISHED EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE, DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND OVERHAULING THE INTERIOR OF THE BUS TO EXTINGUISH THE REMAINING POCKETS OF FIRE. ONCE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED THE BUS WAS TURNED BACK OVER TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS HOME AND WAS TOWED TO ITS CURRENT LOCATION BEHIND VINNIE'S PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10575770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 129,855 milesBigfork, MN
ENGINE
VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN GARAGE, BACKED VEHICLE UP AND THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE NOISE. MECHANIC SAID # 8 PLUG BLEW OUT CAUSING MAJOR MOTOR DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10475677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,500 milesOrlando, FL
TIRES
NEW TIRES PURCHASED FOR CHURCH BUS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS. OF THE 6 TIRES ON THE BUS, 4 HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 8/10/12. THE BUS WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 NEAR OCALA, FL. TRAVELING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70, THE BUS EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GUIDE THE BUS INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED. A NEW TIRE WAS INSTALLED AND WE HAVE THE OLD TIRE IN OUR POSSESSION. THE OTHER 3 TIRES EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE BUT WE NO LONGER HAVE THOSE TIRES.
NHTSA complaint #10470488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesMesquite, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. I WAS IN TRAFFIC THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT ALSO HAPPENED AGAIN AS I ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BEGAN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE BRAKES AGAIN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ASK THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID OH YEAH THAT HAPPENS SOMETIMES ON THOSE VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10410271 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Louis, MOFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2006 FORD E450, UNIT #1 WAS ENTERING TURNPIKE ONACCELERATION RAMP. TRAILER TIRES ON #1 CAUGHT FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0590-91)*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF UPDATED 02/14/11
NHTSA complaint #10370064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesBrighton, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
WE HAVE A 2006 FORD F-450 THAT WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2005. IN OCTOBER 2008 THE "WATER IN FUEL" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE FORD DEALER FOUND NO WATER AND REPLACED A FUEL WATER MODULE AT NO CHARGE. NOW THE TRUCK LOSES POWER WITHOUT NOTICE AND WE ARE TOLD THAT THE COATING ON THE INTERIOR OF FORD DIESEL FUEL TANKS CORRODES AND COLLECTS AS SEDIMENT IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE SEDIMENT, COLLECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS SUCKED INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE TRUCK CANNOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY. FORD CLAIMS THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THIS MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA complaint #10335465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,000 milesMount Airy, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2006 FORD E-450 BUS, GAS TANK DELAMINATION WITH 46,000 MILES CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND STOP NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION AT NIGHT. A POLICE OFFICER STOPPED AND SET UP FLARES, AND WE AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORD DENIED CLAIM STATING THE GAS TANK DELAMINATION WAS CAUSED BY THE GOVERNMENT'S RELAXATION ON DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES. IT CAUSED US $3500.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FUEL TANK COATING BY FORD.
NHTSA complaint #10289477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,300 milesSedalia, MO
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TWICE THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE HAS QUIT WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 1ST ON 9/1/2008 @ 27,300 MILES, 2ND ON 6/23/2009 @ 35,400 MILES. IN BOTH CASES THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AS SOON AS SAFELY POSSIBLE. THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SINCE THERE IS A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROLS WHEN THE ENGINE QUITS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR BUT CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE EMAILED FORD MOTOR ASKING THAT THEY HAVE A TECHNICIAN CONTACT THE DEALER TO WORK TOGETHER TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT ASAP. IN THE MEANTIME I AM CONCERNED THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS.
NHTSA complaint #10275296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesForrest City, ARFire2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ME AND MY PARTNER WERE RESPONDING TO A MVC IN A FORD AMBULANCE WHEN THE COMPUTER MODULE ON MY SEAT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BURST INTO FLAMES. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE 2 NEW AMBULANCES WE GOT IN THIS YEAR HAVE THE SAME EXPOSED POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT CAUSED IT TO SHORT OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10247161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,515 milesELK Grove, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE ENGINE QUITE SEVERAL TIMES, THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DEAD AND WOULDN'T RESTART. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WERE INOPERATIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10244586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesMission, KS
SUSPENSION:REAR
STARTRANS BUS MADE BY SUPREME. 24 PASSENGER FORD E:450 SHUTTLE BUS. WE HAVE TWO- 2006 SHUTTLES. ON BOTH BUSES WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES THE REAR SPRING MORERIDE THROUGH BOLTS BREAK! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! BOTH REAR SPRING BOLTS BREAK LEAVING THE REAR SPRINGS IN DANGEROUS! WHEN I BROUGHT IT UP TO MY DEALER, THEY SAID NO RECALL. NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED BUT THIS IN NOT SOMETHING EASILY SEEN BY A VISUAL INSPECTION AND CAN GO UNNOTICED. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH ANY OTHER SUPPLIER.
NHTSA complaint #10237461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,500 milesKingston, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
FORD E-450 BOX TRUCK WITH 6.0 DIESEL HAS 40K MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES ALREADY. IT REQUIRED ALL NEW FUEL INJECTORS, A NEW CLUTCH FAN, EGR VALVE, NEW RADIATOR, BRAKES INCLUDING ROTORS, AND BALL JOINTS. ALL EXCEPT THE BRAKES & BALL JOINTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT IS DOWN ONE WEEK OUT OF EVERY MONTH FOR REPAIRS. THE 6.0L DIESEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE LEMON LAWS.
NHTSA complaint #10228790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,500 milesKingston, IL
SUSPENSION
FORD E-450 BOX TRUCK WITH 6.0 DIESEL HAS 40K MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES ALREADY. IT REQUIRED ALL NEW FUEL INJECTORS, A NEW CLUTCH FAN, EGR VALVE, NEW RADIATOR, BRAKES INCLUDING ROTORS, AND BALL JOINTS. ALL EXCEPT THE BRAKES & BALL JOINTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT IS DOWN ONE WEEK OUT OF EVERY MONTH FOR REPAIRS. THE 6.0L DIESEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE LEMON LAWS.
NHTSA complaint #10228790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,000 milesFayette, AL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD E450. DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN ON. THE ENGINE ALSO STALLS IF IT BEGINS TO RAIN WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. THE SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER AND AFTER A FEW DAYS THEY WERE ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE MECHANICS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,333.
NHTSA complaint #10228735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,500 milesKingston, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD E-450 BOX TRUCK WITH 6.0 DIESEL HAS 40K MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES ALREADY. IT REQUIRED ALL NEW FUEL INJECTORS, A NEW CLUTCH FAN, EGR VALVE, NEW RADIATOR, BRAKES INCLUDING ROTORS, AND BALL JOINTS. ALL EXCEPT THE BRAKES & BALL JOINTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT IS DOWN ONE WEEK OUT OF EVERY MONTH FOR REPAIRS. THE 6.0L DIESEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE LEMON LAWS.
NHTSA complaint #10228790 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,513 milesCharlotte, NCFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
FIRE IGNITED AT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS, RIGHT GLOW PLUG WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS AND FIRE DAMAGED HOSES AND BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #10219323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,513 milesCharlotte, NCFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
FIRE IGNITED AT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS TO ALTERNATOR RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF ALTERNATOR, ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS, RIGHT GLOW PLUG WIRING HARNESS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS AND FIRE DAMAGED HOSES AND BELTS.
NHTSA complaint #10219323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,731 milesBAY Shore, NYFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE SCHOOL BUS WAS ON PARKED AT 10:00 AM AT 1:15 PM OUR SHOP NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PARKING YARD. THEY FOUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT OF BUS WAS ON FIRE. THE VAN WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #10197210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.