Is the 2008 Ford E-450 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford E-450?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford E-450 have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2008 Ford E-450

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2008 Ford E-450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:47.574Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 6
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2008: 6 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1992	0
1993	4
1994	0
1995	0
1996	1
1997	18
1998	5
1999	73
2000	42
2001	16
2002	13
2003	18
2004	27
2005	34
2006	20
2007	12
2008	6
2009	2
2010	5
2011	7
2012	4
2013	12
2014	5
2015	6
2016	17
2017	11
2018	5
2019	5
2021	27
2022	13
2023	2
2024	4
2025	2
2026	2
2027	0

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires.

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Purchased this motor-home new in 2009. Drove the motor-home 4 years approximately 25,000 miles with no problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-05

Also filed under Wheels

2008 Ford E450, gulfstream class "C" Motor home. No accident. Observed severe cracking in all tires, dryrot. Later question to id which tire, listed rf. It is all 6 tires on ground and spare. 7 total. Took in to dealer this date. The contacted mfg.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-13

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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The component that failed was the transmission and transmission pump. We have receipts and digital verification of this situation as a common problem with this Ford model.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-27

Also filed under Power train and back over prevention

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Ford econoline E450. The contact stated that he smelled fuel. He also checked the fuel tank and fuel lines and didn't observed any damage to the fuel tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-02

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2008-12-23Equipment adaptive/mobility08V677000 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…

Remedy: Colonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

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2008-12-23Equipment adaptive/mobility08V676000 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…

Remedy: Colonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

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2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
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2009-12-31Equipment09V434000 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…

Remedy: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during…

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2010-01-05Equipment09V456000 Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The…

Remedy: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010.

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2010-07-27Equipment adaptive/mobility10V128000 Elkhart coach has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the…

Remedy: Elkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09E-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a…

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2010-07-27Equipment adaptive/mobility10V130000 Elkhart coach has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain transit buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls…

Remedy: Elkhart coach will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. Currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. Until the…

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2014-10-01Equipment adaptive/mobility14V595000 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...

Remedy: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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2015-03-24Equipment adaptive/mobility15V112000 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.

Remedy: Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 08V677000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V676000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V434000 · Equipment
Recall 09V456000 · Equipment
Recall 10V128000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 10V130000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 14V595000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 15V112000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford E-450 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford E-450?: The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford E-450 have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.