2023 Ford E-450 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E-450 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 Ford E-450 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the suspension (1 complaint, typically around 1,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
3recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Ford E-450 problems

  • Suspension~1,000 miles
    150%
  • Speed control & acceleration~1,000 miles
    150%
  • Body & structure~22,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 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 →

2023 Ford E-450 recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 22V-925 · Dec 14, 2022 · 11,074 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Power train › Axle hubs

NHTSA recall 22V-792 · Oct 20, 2022 · 596 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 22V-384 · May 27, 2022 · 5,247 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Ford E-450 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 E-450 rates few complaints: 33% 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 2023 Ford E-450?

The suspension — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (1) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford E-450 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2023 Ford E-450, the most recent from December 14, 2022 (tank assembly). 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 2023 Ford E-450 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 22,000 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.