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ProblemsByVin Index / 2011-FORD-E-450 / COMPLAINTS
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2011 Ford E-450 owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 2 complaints shown

12/04/2020 22,500 mi ODI #11377857.0

While driving straight on a city street and again on an interstate, the vehicle shut off. A diagnostic report determined that the fuel pump circuit wiring harness was bad. The vehicle has 23,000.

01/08/2015 Fire ODI #10671038.0

This vehicle was converted to an ambulance by wheeld coach. The ambulance caught fire and spread to the building in which it was parked and unoccupied. A paramedic smelled something coming from the bay, and, when he went to investigate, he saw smoke and fire dripping from underneath the ambulance. An investigator determined that the lug connection at the alternator was improperly installed by wheeled coach. The connection produced a high resistance connection, producing temperatures sufficient to ignite a competent fuel source and/or caused the battery cable insulation to fail, producing electrical arcing that provided a competent ignition source to cause the fire. *tr

fuel system 1 complaint shown

10/12/2012 60,000 mi ODI #10479939.0

My 2011 f450 with 60,000 miles on it, would not start after just running. It had never given any indications of any problems prior to not starting. The dealership where it was taken worked on it for 9 days hand in hand with Ford warranty dept and came up with failure of the fuel system. According to Ford inspectors, fuel was contaminated. Fuel pump had metal shavings in filter system. Fuel pump was rusted and had no lubricant. Bumper to bumper warranty did not cover this. We are out over $5,000 (don't have the final $$$$$ amount at this time). System failure warning lights did not indicate a problem with water or other contaminates in fuel lines. Fuel system has to be flushed to eliminate metal shavings throughout fuel lines and injectors. According to the mechanic, any diese

cruise control 1 complaint shown

06/17/2016 14,500 mi ODI #10874818.0

On two occasions, over the past 2 years, while driving on an interstate, I have had the "wrench" light come on, on the dash display. This is caused by me using the cruise control, but when I hit the brake to release the cruise control, then step on the gas pedal to bring it back up to speed, the light appears and I go into "limp mode". Once I pull over and stop the engine, apparently this re-sets the system, and the vehicle drives okay. I have been told by a Ford tech that this is the electronic throttle control and that it may be normal, but I feel it is too sensitive. I am wondering if it should have a recall on it.

engine 1 complaint shown

05/02/2018 65,000 mi ODI #11091397.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford e-450. The contact stated that the air filter failed to function properly. The plastic cap became unglued and was sucked into the intake, preventing air from entering the engine. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact, an independent mechanic, removed the fram air filter to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The air filter manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

wheels 1 complaint shown

04/15/2014 45,000 mi ODI #10582805.0

As instructed by NHTSA 13t-012 tire re call michelin has failed to provided replacement tires thru its Ford and dealer network to me. *tt

Showing 300 of 7 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Ford/E-450#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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