MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford E-450

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2013 Ford E-450
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:50:15.896Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-450 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 2000: 42 complaints 2001: 16 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2004: 27 complaints 2005: 34 complaints 2006: 20 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2011: 7 complaints 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 12 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2016: 17 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2021: 27 complaints 2022: 13 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2013: 12 complaints
View as data table
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
20194
202127
202213
20232
20242
20252
20262
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180215

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180215

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180215

WHEELS

2 of 12 total reports mention: wheels.

SUSPENSION

2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.

STEERING

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

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STEERING IS HEAVY, (HEAVY/STIFF/STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN), DOES NOT ROTATE AND/OR RETURN EASILY AND SMOOTHLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140213

DURING MY 1500 MILE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE SERVICE, THE FORD DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT TURNED OUT TO BE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING / POWER BRAKING HYDRO BOOST UNIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140124

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes.

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DURING MY 1500 MILE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE SERVICE, THE FORD DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT TURNED OUT TO BE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING / POWER BRAKING HYDRO BOOST UNIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140124

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141001 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 14V595000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150324 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 15V112000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V595000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V112000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Ford E-450?

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

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford E-450 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.