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2018 Ford E-450: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

3,514 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2018 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior120.0%
Steering behavior120.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Unknown Or Other
2
Equipment
1
Steering
1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Unknown Or Other2
Equipment1
Steering1
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing1

Unknown Or Other: 2; Equipment: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
2
2021
2
2022
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20192
20212
20221

2019: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11251997 · 2019-08-28 (August 28, 2019)

. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE I FOUND WAS 120 DEGREES AND THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE WAS 148 DEGREES. THE 148 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WAS NEXT TO WHERE MY FOOT IS WHEN I AM DRIVING. SINCE THIS IS AN RV WE TYPICALLY DRIVE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT A TIME…

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Owner report 11253196 · 2019-09-04 (September 4, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN [phone removed], LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO DETACH DUE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FALLING APART. THE TECHNICIAN REP…

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Owner report 11439993 · 2021-11-10 (November 10, 2021)

The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Redhawk built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V204000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the RV to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The mechanic disconnected the gas line. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The RV manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a fai…

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Owner report 11444433 · 2021-12-20 (December 20, 2021)

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he con…

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Owner report 11452953 · 2022-02-19 (February 19, 2022)

I received a recall letter stating the awning (Solera Smart Arm manufactured by Lippert) on my newly purchased Forest River RV could begin to open up as the vehicle was in motion. Because of the extreme safety issue, I immediately took it into the service department for fear it would rip off while driving and cause a collision and possible serious injury to others. After attempting to fix the recall issue my awning has never worked properly. After 7 attempts, several replacement parts and three years later, my awning still does not work. After…

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Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

18V367000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle

Reported: 2018-06-01 (June 1, 2018)

MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.

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19V236000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Reported: 2019-03-26 (March 26, 2019)

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

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19V342000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Reported: 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

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19V466000 · Equipment

Reported: 2019-06-18 (June 18, 2019)

SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

Consequence: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

60.0%Usable mileage3 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20132014201520162017201820192021202220232024202520262027
Tires
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211.8%
ODI 10978755 · 1,900 mi

BLOWOUT ON LT225/75R16 MICHELIN TIRE ON 2017 THOR MOTORHOME. VIN NUMBER [XXX] . ONLY 2075 MILES ON VEHICLE AND TIRE. DOT 83JH 00YX 115/112.. READ IN MOTORHOME MAGAZINE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS. 3 ON ONE MOTORHOME. RIDING ON HIGHWAY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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120.0%
ODI 11483471 · 6,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Entegra Odyssey RV constructed on a 2019 Ford E450 chassis equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire Size: LT225/75/R16, DOT Number: BCXEHUH. The contact stated that upon inflating the tires, his brother was informed that the tires needed to be replaced as they had dry rotted. Additionally, the contact stated that the tires were consistently becoming flat while driving. The Tire dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The RV dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but provi…

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Tires:Tread/Belt
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120.0%
ODI 10984857 · 12,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-450 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75 R16. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CONTACTED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE TIRE SEPARATED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS WITHIN THE SAME MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,500.

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Engine
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116.7%
ODI 10764471 · 2,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE V…

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15.9%
ODI 10855283 · 4,000 mi

HESITATION/NO POWER AFTER MAKING A TURN, PRIMARILY A LEFT-HAND BUT HAS HAPPENED ALSO AFTER A RIGHT-HAND TURN. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER STALLED OR DISPLAYED FAULT CODES OR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. FORD HAS CHECKED FOR THIS CONDITION.

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218.2%
ODI 10993131 · 1,094 mi

THIS IS A 24' MOTORHOME. 2017 FORD E-450/ WHILE DRIVING IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, IF VEHICLE IS TRAVELING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND THE WHEELS HAVE A DELAYED REACTION TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS VERY STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IS PASSING AT A GREATER SPEED THAN I AM TRAVELING. SOMETIMES, THROWING MY VEHICLE ALMOST OFF THE ROAD, BECAUSE WHEN THE VEHICLE I AM IN DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, THE COUNTER STEERING DOESN'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, HENCE IT IS VERY DELAYED. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE OFF T…

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622.2%
ODI 11466381

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V795000 (Engine) and 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and Parts distribution disconnect respectively.

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215.4%
ODI 11509828 · 3,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle was difficult to control. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was unsure what was repairs were made or what parts were replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.

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250.0%
ODI 11614740

The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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150.0%
ODI 11679474

2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST.....

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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Steering
216.7%
ODI 10561282 · 1,399 mi

DURING MY 1500 MILE RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE SERVICE, THE FORD DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN FOUND A LEAK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT TURNED OUT TO BE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING / POWER BRAKING HYDRO BOOST UNIT. HE DETERMINED THAT THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A FACTORY OVER-TIGHTENING OF A BOLT ON THE UNIT THAT STRIPPED THE THREAD AND CAUSED THE LEAK. THE BOOSTER AND ASSOCIATED HOSES OR LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE REPAIR WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. *…

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15.9%
ODI 11258842 · 10,411 mi

I PURCHASED THIS THOR MOTOR HOME FROM A DEALER ON 09/06/2019, USED OUR FIRST TRIP 260 MILES BOTH WAYS I HAVE FOUND A VERY DIFFICULT TIME ON KEEPING UNIT ON ROAD PROPERLY CONSTANTLY DRIFTING AND VERY FATIGUED IN DRIVING. AT CAMP SIGHT AN IDENTICAL 31W THOR 2018 OWNER STATED HE HAD SAME PROBLEM AN NEIGHBORS STATED THAT STABILIZER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A SAFETPLUS 31-140 UNIT AND NOW NO PROBLEM. HELP!!! I WOULD CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ITEM THAT NEEDS CORRECTION. HIGHWAY 65MPH.

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218.2%
ODI 10993131 · 1,094 mi

THIS IS A 24' MOTORHOME. 2017 FORD E-450/ WHILE DRIVING IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, IF VEHICLE IS TRAVELING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE STEERING FEELS LOOSE AND THE WHEELS HAVE A DELAYED REACTION TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS VERY STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IS PASSING AT A GREATER SPEED THAN I AM TRAVELING. SOMETIMES, THROWING MY VEHICLE ALMOST OFF THE ROAD, BECAUSE WHEN THE VEHICLE I AM IN DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT, THE COUNTER STEERING DOESN'T RESPOND IMMEDIATELY, HENCE IT IS VERY DELAYED. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE OFF T…

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120.0%
ODI 11444433 · 3,514 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he con…

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1037.0%
ODI 11430282 · 11,015 mi

The contact owns 2021 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on the freeway, the contact mentioned that any time another vehicle or object was near the vehicle, it lost steering capabilty. The contact would have to regain control of the steering wheel in order for the steering wheel to resume back to normal. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and kept for three days however unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The ma…

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969.2%
ODI 11457855

I received a recall notice on this vehicle from Ford. Ford Recall 22S08 and NHTSA recall 22V089. Ford does not seem to be aware of this recall nor do you. The earliest Big Valley Ford in Stockton CA appointment I could get was 7/19/22. This is not acceptable based on safety

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125.0%
ODI 11614740

The brand new JAYCO GREWHAWK is making a whining sound from the chassis. I have not even driven it more than 50 miles. this vehicle needs to be recalled for whatever chassis issues or it could be transmission issues. I will take it back to FORD but this is really bad on ford to sell brand new RVs with such whining sound coming from the chassis. Please alert the new owners about the issues . thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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150.0%
ODI 11741946

Parking Brake The Sticker on this U-Haul 15 foot Truck says, "Engage the Parking Brake before turning off the Engine, otherwise UNCONTROLLED OPERATION OF VEHICLE may occur.". I pulled on the Parking Brake as the Sticker warned. With my foot off the Gas Pedal, at about 25 - 30 MPH the U-Haul Steered way to the right by itself, and drove onto the Right Curb. This was quite Frightening and Unexpected. Then it happened again later that day at just about 30 MPH, again with my foot off the Gas Pedal and Kind of Coasting into a small Town. Lat…

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Unknown Or Other
18.3%
ODI 11093698 · 11,800 mi

THIS IS A JAYCO GREYHAWK 31' RV. WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP IT WILL NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY UPON BEING SHUT OFF. IT WILL ONLY START AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES.

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240.0%
ODI 11051283 · 17,722 mi

THE MOTORHOME WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A SET OF MICHELIN LT 225 75 16 TIRES. THE DOT # ON ALL 6 OR THE TIRES IS DOTB3JH009X. MICHELIN CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE THEM. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 17,722 MILES ON IT. THANK YOU FOR YOU ANTICIPATED ASSISTANCE. STEVE

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317.6%
ODI 10891901

THOR MOTOR COACH SOLD ME A 2016 FOUR WINDS CLASS C MODEL 23U MOTOR HOME WITH A CLASS IV HITCH THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR THE STATED CAPACITY OF 8,000 POUNDS. IF THE HITCH IS USED IN THE STATED 8,000 POUND CAPACITY, THE HITCH WILL FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY MAKES THE E450 CHASSIS THAT THE MOTOR HOME BODY IS MOUNTED ON. FORD STATES THAT THE TONGUE WEIGHT FOR A PROPERLY LOADED 8,000 POUND TRAILER SHOULD BE IN THE RANGE OF 800 TO 1,200 POUNDS (10% TO 15%). THOR MOTOR COACH HAS DE-RATED THE HITCH CAPACITY TO 500 POUNDS WHICH RESULTS IN…

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19.1%
ODI 11482879

While in standard shuttle route emergency egress window imploded inward. This is the 3rd occurrence. Vehicle is a 2017 Ford E-450 Chassis with an Elkhart Coach ECII 25 PASSENGERS PLUS DRIVER shuttle body.

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240.0%
ODI 11251997 · 800 mi

. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE I FOUND WAS 120 DEGREES AND THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE WAS 148 DEGREES. THE 148 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WAS NEXT TO WHERE MY FOOT IS WHEN I AM DRIVING. SINCE THIS IS AN RV WE TYPICALLY DRIVE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT A TIME…

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120.0%
ODI 11749775

The L shaped bracket that supports the RV hydraulic/motor assembly for the auto leveling system has failed. The weld between two pieces of steel that makes up the bracket has failed. When the bracket fails the assembly is supported temporarily by electrical wires and hydraulic hoses. If it fails further and drags the road or separates completely, there is a possibility of fire under the vehicle and/or death or injury to other drivers on the road. There other safety recalls for this exact failure but my unit was not listed.

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414.8%
ODI 11423803

The Service Advance Trac light comes on sporadically. This also triggers the Cruise Control and Hill Start Assist to turn off. Any of these malfunctions could prove to be a safety issue particularly with regard to stability and control of the vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been to a dealer for these issues as we are traveling. The malfunction has occurred about 5-6 times while driving, without any particular triggers.There were no early warnings and the first time the service light came on was June 18th and we were on a two lane flat road doi…

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17.7%
ODI 11523300

The tire pressure monitoring system fails frequently while being driven. The first few times I pulled off the road and checked the pressures, and they were normal. I had the system checked at a Ford dealership and they couldn't find any problem. It failed again. I returned to the dealership and they said they couldn't find a problem and there is nothing they could do for me. So I drive away from the dealership and the same thing happens. Believing that they can't do anything I keep driving and manually checking pressures. Problem returns.…

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150.0%
ODI 11679474

2025 E-450 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete INVESTOR REPORTING FOR "amber alert" for all 2025 E-450, as this vin shows NO ACTIVE RECALLS. Yet our factory engineers have issued this RECALL. PLEASE BROADCAST.....

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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Electrical System
18.3%
ODI 11120875

NO CRANK NO START WITH ANTITHEFT ON . LOST COMMUNICATION

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15.9%
ODI 11039800

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AND A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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150.0%
ODI 11741946

Parking Brake The Sticker on this U-Haul 15 foot Truck says, "Engage the Parking Brake before turning off the Engine, otherwise UNCONTROLLED OPERATION OF VEHICLE may occur.". I pulled on the Parking Brake as the Sticker warned. With my foot off the Gas Pedal, at about 25 - 30 MPH the U-Haul Steered way to the right by itself, and drove onto the Right Curb. This was quite Frightening and Unexpected. Then it happened again later that day at just about 30 MPH, again with my foot off the Gas Pedal and Kind of Coasting into a small Town. Lat…

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
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Power Train
433.3%
ODI 11073007 · 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO, MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION WAS CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

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350.0%
ODI 11072827 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-450. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE VEHICLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MORRIS BUFFALO FORD, 702 E. HIGHWAY 55, BUFFALO MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH CYLINDER WELL INSIDE THE TRANMISSION HAD CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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15.9%
ODI 11144717 · 15,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING CRASHING INTO A MOBILE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE REVERSE POSITION. THE DEALER KAYSER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (2303 WEST BELTLINE HIGHWAY, MADISON, WI 53713 [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…

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19.1%
ODI 11479886

TRANSMISSIONS 6R140 HAVE PREMATURE FAILURE THIS IS OUR 6TH TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN OUR 5 VANS, WHEN TRANSMISSION GOES OUT, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS WHICH RESULTS IN VEHICLE STALLING IN ROAD WAY THE VEHICLE WHILE JERK REALLY HARD AND GIVE DRIVE WHIPLASH AND WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING UP HILL WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILS THE VAN WILL SLAM TO A STOP, STALL THEN START ROLLING BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS WITH NO BRAKES OR POWERSTEERING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS DRIVER HAS NO BREAKS OR POWERSTEERING AND MOST TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED THE DRIVER CANT QUICKLY RESTA…

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ODI 11655655

The component that failed was the driveline on our RV. Specifically, the driveline was installed at an incorrect angle, which caused excessive vibrations and loud noises while driving at highway speeds. The improper driveline angle posed a serious safety risk to my family and others on the road. The vibrations were severe enough to affect vehicle handling and stability, especially at higher speeds. There was also concern that the continued stress could lead to mechanical failure or component separation, which could result in loss of control o…

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150.0%
ODI 11744042

Description When your vehicle is in reverse gear, the vehicles exterior sounder backup alarm may only produce an intermittent warning sound or may be inoperative and produce no warning sound. Safety Risk A backup alarm that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians or other road users of a reversing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to repair the wiring connection at the exterior sounder backup alarm free of charge. Ne…

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range800 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11251997 · 800 mi

. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE I FOUND WAS 120 DEGREES AND THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE WAS 148 DEGREES. THE 148 DEGREE TEMPERATURE WAS NEXT TO WHERE MY FOOT IS WHEN I AM DRIVING. SINCE THIS IS AN RV WE TYPICALLY DRIVE FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT A TIME…

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SteeringToo few reports for a range3,514 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11444433 · 3,514 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he con…

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Suspension:Front:Wheel BearingToo few reports for a range5,004 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11253196 · 5,004 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN [phone removed], LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO DETACH DUE TO THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FALLING APART. THE TECHNICIAN REP…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

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2024-120None

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2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-050None

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2025-060None

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2025-070None

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2025-080None

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2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2026-010None

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2026-030None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-090None

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2026-10 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 211 reports

2022: 11 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20226711
2023112
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20221300
2023200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentUnknown Or OtherEquipmentSteeringSuspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Unknown Or Other—000
Equipment0—00
Steering00—0
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

1 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,514 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11444433 · 3,514 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed that the cam bushing was detached from the RV. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that they would tow the RV to a local dealer. The contact stated that when he con…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b