2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (5 reports).

1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 recalls

Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed

Recall 19V285Apr 10, 20195 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2018 ambulances built on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis, equipped with Whelen brake lights, may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Most common 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train5

What owners report

2022-04-23, Power Train
Second time that the torque converter in the transmission has failed on this vehicle. Is currently at diamond Ford in lancaster, ca. Fedex branded delivery vehicle. Both times when it failed the vehicle hard stopped causing packages to misplace and driver to hurriedly avoid being stuck in the middle of the road.
2022-04-21, Power Train
2017 FORD E-450 SD WITH THE 6.2L V8 GAS ENGINE PAIRED WITH 6SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS PREMATURELY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE VAN DISABLED IN ROAD WAY OR INTERSECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WOULD SLAM AND JERK THE DRIVER FOWARD AND SOMETIMES MAKE THE VAN FEEL LIKE THE BREAKS WERE APPLIED EXTREMLY HARD WHILE MOVING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES!! VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED THE SECOND TIME THE VHEICLED STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC 3 TIMES THEN AGAIN WHEN ON A HILL THE TORQUE CONVE
2022-04-21, Power Train
2017 FORD E-450 SD WITH THE 6.2L V8 GAS ENGINE PAIRED WITH 6SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS PREMATURELY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE VAN DISABLED IN ROAD WAY OR INTERSECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WOULD SLAM AND JERK THE DRIVER FOWARD AND SOMETIMES MAKE THE VAN FEEL LIKE THE BREAKS WERE APPLIED EXTREMLY HARD WHILE MOVING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES!! VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED THE SECOND TIME THE VHEICLED STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC 3 TIMES THEN AGAIN WHEN ON A HILL THE TORQUE CONVE
2022-04-21, Power Train
2017 FORD E-450 SD WITH THE 6.2L V8 GAS ENGINE PAIRED WITH 6SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS PREMATURELY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE VAN DISABLED IN ROAD WAY OR INTERSECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WOULD SLAM AND JERK THE DRIVER FOWARD AND SOMETIMES MAKE THE VAN FEEL LIKE THE BREAKS WERE APPLIED EXTREMLY HARD WHILE MOVING THROUGH TRAFFIC. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND THE DRIVER WOULD HAVE NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES!! VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED THE SECOND TIME THE VHEICLED STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC 3 TIMES THEN AGAIN WHEN ON A HILL THE TORQUE CONVE
2022-04-21, Power Train
2017 FORD E-450 SD WITH THE 6.2L V8 GAS ENGINE PAIRED WITH 6SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION SPECIFICALLY THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS PREMATURELY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING MAKING THE VAN DISABLED IN ROAD WAY OR INTERSECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WOULD SLAM AND JERK THE DRIVER FOWARD AND SOMETIMES MAKE THE VAN FEEL LIKE THE BREAKS WERE APPLIED EXTREMLY HARD WHILE MOVING THROUGH TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED THE SECOND TIME THE VHEICLED STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC 3 TIMES THEN AGAIN WHEN ON A HILL THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND STARTED JERKING THE VAN BACK AND FOURST THEN STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THIS HAS

2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 questions

Does the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450: Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 North Central Emergency Ford E-450?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 North Central Emergency 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.

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