2012 Ford E-450
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 4 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Ford E-450. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear lug nut loosened causing the wheel hub to detach from the vehicle. The contact stated that the wrong type of wheel was installed on the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-22
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Ford E-450 (N/a). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the rear tires were flat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-06
Tires
2 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving on the interstate the motor block blew. There was a loud, fast clicking noise followed by clunking and smoke from under the vehicle. All fluids were good but there was a few drops of oil on the ground.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-12-04
Also filed under Engine
Engine
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-07-22Fuel system, other14V501000 Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012.
Remedy: Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
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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
2012 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V501000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V595000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 15V112000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
FAQ
- Is the 2012 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 2012 Ford E-450?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Ford E-450 have?
- 4 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.