2010 Ford E-450 Problems & Complaints

Better than average54% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-450 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2010 Ford E-450 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 54% fewer than a typical E-450 model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better E-450 years. The most reported problem area is the speed control & acceleration (1 complaint, typically around 14,000 miles). 6 recalls cover this model year.

5complaints
6recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Ford E-450 problems

  • Speed control & acceleration~14,000 miles
    120%
  • Wheels & tires
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~33,000 miles
    120%
  • Air bags~0 miles
    120%
  • Other / not specified~42,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford E-450 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford E-450. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best E-450 years: 2009, 2012, 2010. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000, 2005. Compare all years →

2010 Ford E-450 recalls (6)

Equipment

NHTSA recall 19V-401 · May 29, 2019 · 22 vehicles

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used…

Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 15V-112 · Feb 25, 2015 · 117 vehicles

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. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Remedy: Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 14V-595 · Sep 24, 2014 · 437 vehicles

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 manufactured by Ricon Corporation.

Remedy: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers.

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-426 · Jul 10, 2014 · 36 vehicles

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.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 12V-584 · Dec 12, 2012 · 227 vehicles

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 frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.

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.

Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 11V-450 · Aug 31, 2011 · 101 vehicles

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 operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Ford E-450 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 E-450 rates better than average: 54% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-450 at the same age. It is one of the best E-450 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford E-450?

The speed control & acceleration — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford E-450 have?

There are 6 recalls for the 2010 Ford E-450, the most recent from May 29, 2019 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford E-450?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2012 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2021, 2022, 1999, 2000 and 2005. See the full Ford E-450 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford E-450 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 33,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.