Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford E-450
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford E-450 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- 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 #11E033000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V128000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V130000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/UP FUNCTION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V434000 AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V231000 FRAME RAIL FUEL TANK GUARD BRACKETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V112000 FUEL TANK PROTECTION BRACKET LOCATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford E-450 has an average reliability rating due to few reported problems. The main concerns are equipment recalls and potential issues with fuel systems, but owner complaints are minimal.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back-up camera | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Air conditioning unit | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid service every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Coolant flush every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell around vehicle
- Air conditioning not cooling
- Backup camera malfunction
- Unresponsive wheelchair lift
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford E-450 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.