2010 FORD E-450 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 FORD E-450 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to specialized equipment such as wheelchair lifts and aftermarket fuel system kits. There are no direct owner complaints regarding engine or drivetrain problems.
There are seven recalls affecting various components and systems on the vehicle. These recalls primarily involve fuel system defects related to propane autogas kits and mobility equipment failures, such as wheelchair lifts and backup camera monitors. The affected systems present potential risks that include fire hazards and injury risks due to equipment malfunction.
Recalls- Fuel injection system defects. (NHTSA 11E-033) ROUSH recalled approximately 286 vehicles fitted with Clean Tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits. Injector retention clips were improperly seated, risking propane leaks and potential fire. Free replacement of the clips was offered starting September 29, 2011.
- Propane autogas fuel system leak. (NHTSA 11V-450) About 101 vehicles including 2010-2011 E-450 models modified by ROUSH with propane fuel systems had the same injector clip defect causing propane leaks. Replacement of the clips began on September 26, 2011.
- Wheelchair lift roll stop latches. (NHTSA 12V-584) Creative Bus Sales recalled 227 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts where roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, allowing wheelchair occupants to potentially fall if the lift is elevated. Repairs began November 23, 2012.
- Wheelchair lift platform support. (NHTSA 14V-595) Elkhart Coach recalled 437 vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts that may develop cracks in platform side plates causing separation during use. Free supplemental bumpers and replacements started October 1, 2014.
- Fuel line fitting corrosion. (NHTSA 14V-426) Roush recalled 36 models with propane conversion kits having aluminum fuel line fittings that corrode where they connect to brass valves, increasing propane leak risk. Stainless steel fittings replaced free of charge starting September 1, 2014.
- Wheelchair lift platform cracking. (NHTSA 15V-112) Farber Specialty Vehicles recalled 117 units with Ricon wheelchair lifts exhibiting the same platform side plate cracking as the Elkhart recall. Supplemental supports and replacements began March 24, 2015.
- Backup camera monitor malfunction. (NHTSA 19V-401) VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists recalled 22 vehicles including the 2010 E-450 ambulance models equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors that may revert to default settings, reversing camera images and increasing crash risk. Correction began May 9, 2019.
Owners dealing with repeated issues from equipment defects or unresolved recall repairs might have rights under applicable lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help clarify available remedies.
2010 FORD E-450 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1226
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 FORD E-450
22 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 FORD E-450
117 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2010 FORD E-450
36 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2010 FORD E-450
437 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2010 FORD E-450
227 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
2010 FORD E-450
101 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 5.4L ENGIN VANS/WAGONS/CUTAWAYS, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD E-450 6.8L ENGINE CUTAWAY VEHICLES ALTERED BY ROUCH TO OPERATE USING THE ROUSH BRANDED CLEANTECH PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL RAILS INCLUDED IN THE KITS CONTAIN IMPROPERLY SEATED INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF PROPANE AUTOGAS.
Risk: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2010 FORD E-450
286 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH CLEAN TECH LIQUID PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM KITS USED FOR INSTALLATION ON THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES: MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 FORD E-350 (DUEL REAR WHEEL), MY 2009-2011 FORD E- 150, E-250, AND E-350, AND MY 2009-2011 FORD E-450 CUTAWAYS. THE FUEL RAILS INCLUDED IN THE KITS CONTAIN IMPROPERLY SEATED INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF PROPANE AUTOGAS. THE PART NUMBERS OF THE AFFECTED KITS ARE: P07C2-176KIT-AB, P10C2-RCOMMKIT-AB, P10C2-R150KIT-AA, P10C2-R150KIT-AC, P10C2-R350KIT-AC, P11C2-R150KIT-AA, P11C2-R150KIT-AB, P11C2-R350KIT-AA, P11C2-R350KIT-AB, P10-SO-RKIT-BA, PBC2-RKIT158-AB, PBC2-RKIT176-AB, AND PBC2-RKITMB-AC.
Risk: A GAS LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.