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Ford E-450 · 2021

6 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V097000·2024-02-09

    2021-2022 Ford E-350 and E-450 Power Steering Fluid Loss Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles due to a defective power steering connection that may cause loss of power steering fluid and brake assist.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-350, E-450
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V089000·2022-02-16

    Ford E-350 and E-450 Power Steering Hydraulic Defect Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles with dual rear wheels due to inadequate power steering line connections. This defect may cause sudden loss of power steering fluid, resulting in loss of steering and brake assist.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V175000·2020-03-23

    2021 Ford E-350 and E-450 wire harness may damage fuel pump and ABS

    Ford is recalling 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles because a rear wire harness may contact the frame and damage circuits for the fuel pump and anti-lock braking system, potentially causing engine stall or loss of braking control.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V793000·2025-11-17

    Ford E-350 and E-450 engine covers can become excessively hot

    Ford is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795, because the engine cover may become excessively hot.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-350, E-450
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V795000·2020-12-17

    2021 Ford E-350 and E-450 Engine Cover Insulation Burn Hazard Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles due to mispositioned engine cover insulation that may cause excessive heat and burns to occupants.

    Product
    FORD — FORD E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V099000·2020-02-21

    2021 Ford E-350 Recalled for Rear Axle Differential Fluid Deficiency

    The 2021 Ford E-350 may have inadequate rear axle differential fluid, risking driveshaft separation and loss of drive. Ford will inspect and adjust or replace the rear axle assembly at no cost.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550, E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Technical service bulletins

415 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.6/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2025: 4.7/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2024: 4.6/5 · 4 complaints
  • 2023: 4.4/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2022: 4.1/5 · 13 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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