Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median E450 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest Ford E450 recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 Ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built buses, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 Chevrolet 5500, freightliner and Dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.
Remedy: Matthews is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or matthews specialty at 336-297-9600.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 Ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built bus, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 Chevrolet 5500, freightliner and Dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.
Remedy: Matthews is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mattews specialty at 336-297-9600.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford E450 should you avoid?
None of the Ford E450 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the Ford E450 had?
2 recalls across 2004. The model year with the most is 2004.
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.