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ProblemsByVin File / 2008-FORD-E-450
2008 · ford

ford E-450 problems

1 safety recall. 6 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.8 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Critical
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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2008 E-450 · electrical
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HWY ENGINE LOSS POWER. TRUCK WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MPG. APPROX THREE MONTHS LATER IT DONE IT AGAIN. ON TWO MORE TIMES IT SHUT OFF ON INTERSTATE . *TR
12/22/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10556951.0
2008 E-450 · fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ECONOLINE E450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED FUEL. HE ALSO CHECKED THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINES AND DIDN'T OBSERVED ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A BAD SEAM WELD ON THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED…
12/02/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10294291.0
2008 E-450 · tires
PURCHASED THIS MOTOR-HOME NEW IN 2009. DROVE THE MOTOR-HOME 4 YEARS APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. IN MAY OF 2013, I PURCHASED 6 DELTA ESSENTIAL TIRES ( LT225/75R16 ) TO REPLACE THE OLD TIRES THAT WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO CRACKS IN THE SIDE WALLS.…
11/05/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10551008.0
2008 E-450 · engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD E450 HE PURCHASED IN 2007. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ADDITION, HE FELT THAT THE ACCELERATOR IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IT IS A…
07/31/2008 · NHTSA ODI #10236523.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 09V456000 19/11/2009

CUES, INC

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR CUES AT 1-407-849-0190.

Common questions

Is the 2008 Ford E-450 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Ford E-450 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2008 Ford E-450?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Ford E-450 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Ford E-450?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 6 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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