2011 Ford E-450
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
This vehicle was converted to an ambulance by wheeld coach. The ambulance caught fire and spread to the building in which it was parked and unoccupied.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-08
Also filed under Electrical system
While driving straight on a city street and again on an interstate, the vehicle shut off. A diagnostic report determined that the fuel pump circuit wiring harness was bad. The vehicle has 23,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-04
Also filed under Electrical system
My 2011 F450 with 60,000 miles on it, would not start after just running. It had never given any indications of any problems prior to not starting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-12
Electrical system
2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2011-05-04Seats11V246000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating systems." It…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…
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2011-05-27Fuel system, other11E019000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between December 17, 2010, and May 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model…
Remedy: As of May 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
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2011-05-27Fuel system, other11V307000 Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 Ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel…
Remedy: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.…
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2011-09-26Fuel system, other11V450000 Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4L engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford E-450 6.8L engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to…
Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.…
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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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2014-01-31Visibility11V445000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer…
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2014-09-01Fuel system, other14V426000 Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models.
Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 11V246000 · Seats
- Recall 11E019000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V307000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11V450000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 11E033000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 12V584000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V445000 · Visibility
- Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V595000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 15V112000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2011 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 2011 Ford E-450?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 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.