How many recalls does the 2001 Ford E-450 have?

The 2001 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Ford E-450 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Ford E-450?

Of 20 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

2001 Ford E-450 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,700,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TIRES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION

AIR BAGS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints20

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2001 ford e-450. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the front driverâ€™s side air bag deployed independently. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor seek medical attention.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-10-22

“Multiple failures of nearly new nexen roadian lt tire used on two separate ford e-450 limo/shuttle chassis. Four failures were experienced within a 6 month period, and included cord/tread/inner liner separation, bulging and related failures. One failure resulted in a blow-out at speed, one failure…”

TIRES · reported 2009-04-15

“For an unknown reason my 2001 ford e450 abs light came on stayed on after I started my motorhome. The unit was parked for 4 days prior to this problem. The light didn't come one while driving to the location, only after being parked for the four days. *nm”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2006-08-13

“I just had a tire blowout/tread separation on a 2001 ford e450 rv. The vehicle has 28000 miles and the treads show little wear. The tires are firestone steeltex radial r4s ii lt225/75 r 16 load range e. Upon inspection of the other tires, notices cracks on the sidewalls of all the remaining tires…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2006-08-06

“Driving on i70 in denver, blew another spark plug out of the cylinder head. This time it stripped all the threads out. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2005-09-21

“This is an update to odi #10143249. Driving on i70 in denver, blew another spark plug out of the cylinder head. This time it stripped all the threads out. 2) caused a cost of tow and repairs. *jb 3) service repair did a hielarch (sp?) on the spark plug sleeve. Total incurred cost = $631.30. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2005-09-21

“1- traveling from east coast west through indiana 2- spark plug came out of cylinder causing a breakdown and towing 3- service required to replaced plug and harness - cost of 75 for tow and 213.85 for parts/labor. *nm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2005-08-30

“A crack in the drivers side spring tower frame on a 2001 ford e-450 ambulance.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS · reported 2005-05-06

Defect investigations

Investigation EA02018 Opened 2002-08-19 · closed 2003-08-22

RAPID TIRE DEFLATION

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS, CONDUCTED VEHICLE DYNAMIC TESTING ON A SUBJECT…

Investigation EA02018 Opened 2002-08-19 · closed 2003-08-22