NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Ford E-450 Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Ford E-450 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Ford E-450. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Ford E-450 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford E-450, describing incidents dated February 3, 2023 to April 23, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11663099 · Filed
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact discovered shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, that during the manufacturing, the vehicle was improperly assembled and was missing the fasteners, the housing to the frame, and the bottom of the vehicle was missing several bolts. The dealer was…
ODI #11505753 · Filed
The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The rear wheels were spinning and smoking was detected. The driver depressed the brake pedal but the trailer fishtailed and crashed…
Fuel Tank Paint May Peel and Result in a Fuel Leak
NHTSA #22V925000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 11,074 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S76 · Owners notified April 14, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Improperly Tightened Bolt on Rear Axle
NHTSA #22V792000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 596 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S68 · Owners notified April 18, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120
NHTSA #22V384000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 5,247 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22C09 · Owners notified July 6, 2022
Defect description
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. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Ford E-450 model years
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