2009 Ford E-450

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2009 Ford E-450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:36.522Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2009: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19920
19934
19940
19950
19961
199718
19985
199973
200042
200116
200213
200318
200427
200534
200620
200712
20086
20092
20105
20117
20124
201312
20145
20156
201617
201711
20185
20195
202127
202213
20232
20244
20252
20262
20270

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Plastic part attached to valve cover inside engine breaks off causing sudden engine failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bags failed to deploy in a off-center passenger side frontal collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-19

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-04-14Fuel system, gasoline09V112000 Ford motor company is recalling 429 my 2009 Ford econoline e-350 and E-450 cutaway school bus prep package vehicles manufactured from April 22, 2008 through March 2, 2009, to reposition the upper…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 14, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2009-06-30Fuel system, gasoline09V231000 Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 E-350 and my 2009 E450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or…

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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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    2010-07-27Equipment 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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    2011-09-29Fuel system, other11E033000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 Ford e-350 (Duel rear wheel)

    Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 29, 2011.

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    2012-12-23Equipment12V584000 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…

    Remedy: Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may…

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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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    2019-05-09Equipment19V401000 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...

    Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V112000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09V231000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09V434000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V128000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 10V130000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 11E033000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 12V584000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V595000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V112000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 19V401000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Ford E-450?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford E-450 have?
10 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.