2023 Ford E-450 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2023 Ford E-450, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford E-450
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Axle hubs (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will…
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Labels (equipment)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Ford E-450 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,898 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact discovered shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, that during the manufacturing, the vehicle was improperly assembled and was missing the fasteners,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2025 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The rear wheels were spinning and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2023 · Suspension
Compare Ford E-450 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E-450 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Ford E-450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Ford E-450 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 Ford E-450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford E-450 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford E-450 | 2 | 18 |
| 1998 Ford E-450 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 Ford E-450 | 2 | 73 |
| 2000 Ford E-450 | 2 | 42 |
| 2001 Ford E-450 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 Ford E-450 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 Ford E-450 | 4 | 18 |
| 2004 Ford E-450 | 3 | 27 |
| 2005 Ford E-450 | 6 | 34 |
| 2006 Ford E-450 | 11 | 20 |
| 2007 Ford E-450 | 11 | 12 |
| 2008 Ford E-450 | 8 | 6 |
| 2009 Ford E-450 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Ford E-450 | 6 | 5 |
| 2011 Ford E-450 | 8 | 7 |
| 2012 Ford E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 Ford E-450 | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 Ford E-450 | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 Ford E-450 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Ford E-450 | 4 | 17 |
| 2017 Ford E-450 | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 Ford E-450 | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 Ford E-450 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Ford E-450 | 6 | 27 |
| 2022 Ford E-450 | 3 | 13 |
| 2023 Ford E-450 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Ford E-450 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 Ford E-450 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 2027 Ford E-450 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Ford E-450
How do I know if my 2023 Ford E-450 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2023 Ford E-450; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V384000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.