Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford E-450
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford E-450 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V112000 Wheelchair Lift Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V595000 Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V584000 Wheelchair Lift Roll Stop Latches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V128000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V130000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP FUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V456000 AIR CONDITIONER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V434000 AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V677000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V676000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V497000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V496000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 12 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford E-450 has an average rating due to recalls focusing on mobility equipment and moderate owner complaints related to brakes and engine issues. This suggests typical maintenance and repair needs without widespread systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brakes squeaking or grinding
- Engine overheating
- Fuel odor near vehicle
- Coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford E-450 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.