The 2016 Ford E-450 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 170 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT19V4010002019-05-2922 affected
Defect
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager…
Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER17V2690002017-04-218 affected
Defect
National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
Consequence
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
National Fleet will notify owners, and Roush dealers will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoid, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact National Fleet customer service at 1-440-903-5177, or Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. National Fleet's number for this recall…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16V0460002016-01-2875 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to December 10, 2015 and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. The trailer braking system may fail, increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle.
Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly needs an extended braking distance, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S01. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-710. Any vehicle previously repaired under…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15V7100002015-10-2765 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 E-350 and E-450 vehicles manufactured November 3, 2014, to September 1, 2015, and equipped with a 6.8L engine and an optional trailer brake controller. In the affected vehicles, the trailer brake controller may not actuate the trailer brakes.
Consequence
If the trailer brakes are not activated when the towing vehicle is slowing down, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S32.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
1injuries
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
POWER TRAIN
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints22
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact rented a 2016 u-haul e450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it…”
“The contact rented a 2016 u-haul e450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it…”
“The contact rented a 2016 u-haul e450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it…”
“Driver’s side extended towing mirror (ford e450 class c rv) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the “elbow jointâ€� basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv. The contact stated that the suspension was not sturdy enough for the weight of the rv. The contact submitted an online…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv. The contact stated that the suspension was not sturdy enough for the weight of the rv. The contact submitted an online…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Ford E-450 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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