2014 Ford E-450 Problems & Complaints

Better than average46% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-450 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2014 Ford E-450 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 46% fewer than a typical E-450 model year at the same age, making the 2014 one of the better E-450 years. The most reported problem area is the seat belts (1 complaint, typically around 14,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

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3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Ford E-450 problems

  • Other / not specified~18,000 miles
    240%
  • Seat belts~14,000 miles
    120%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~2,000 miles
    120%
  • Wheels & tires~13,000 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 →

2014 Ford E-450 recalls (3)

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.

Seats

NHTSA recall 19V-313 · Apr 18, 2019 · 2,080 vehicles

Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

Remedy: MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Ford E-450 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 E-450 rates better than average: 46% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-450 at the same age. 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 2014 Ford E-450?

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

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford E-450 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2014 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 2014 Ford E-450 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 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.