2003 Ford E-450 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Ford E-450 recalls

Most common 2003 Ford E-450 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Tires	3
Equipment	2
Fuel System, Diesel	2
Structure	1
Wheels	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2024-09-04, Service Brakes
I have issues with brakes calipers that pistons are made of Phenolic material, replaced calipers multiple times and will fail in as little as one trip and when using RV in hot weather or too much braking like in the city even if is cold the brakes are constantly locking up to the point where the wheels won't turn, and burn I have to pull over when this happens and wait and hour or two while the brakes are smoking on the side of the road and my wife with a fire extinguisher afraid that the RV was going to burn then I reach inside with a tool to break them loose. I do not have more options for the repair as the calipers pistons are the problem every time and it became very dangerous to drive a

2018-03-01, Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDIE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 1-855-262-3540 APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AGO, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE IN ORDER TO HAVE THE RECALL REMEDY COMPLETED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD PASSED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE SERIAL NUMBER AND PURCHASE DATE WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2017-06-06, Unknown Or Other
I REPORTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO AND HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING AND THIS IS A FOLLOW UP. THE COMPLAINT NUMBER IS 10992187. WOULD SOME ONE PLEASE GIVE ME AN UPDATE ON YOUR PROCEDURE AND WHEN I CAN EXPECT TO HEAR FROM YOU. MY NAME IS [XXX] . I LEAVE SATURDAY JUNE 10TH AND WILL BE GONE FOR A WEEK OUT OF COUNTRY. HE WILL RETURN ON JULY 10. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2016-07-25, Air Bags
WHEN SLEEPING IN MOTORHOME THE FRONT DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. THE KEY WAS NOT EVEN IN THE IGNITION.

2012-08-07, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MERGE TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD MELTED AND THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED, FLAMES WERE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPINDLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED ALONG WITH THE SHAFT ASSEMBLY, TIRE AND BRAKES. AFT

2003 Ford E-450 questions

Does the 2003 Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford E-450: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Electrical System:Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford E-450?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (5), Tires (3), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford E-450 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.