Does the 2018 Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Ford E-450, the most recent reported on June 18, 2019 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford E-450?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (2 complaints), followed by equipment (1).

How many 2018 Ford E-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Ford E-450 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford E-450.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Ford E-450 recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V466000 · reported June 18, 2019 · SVO Group Inc · 52 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 19V342000 · reported May 3, 2019 · Taylor Made Ambulances · 17 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
The risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 19V236000 · reported March 26, 2019 · Excellance, Inc · 36 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Suspension: front, springs, leaf spring assembly, u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

NHTSA campaign 18V367000 · reported June 1, 2018 · MORryde International, Inc. · 904 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: MORryde International, Inc. (MORryde) is recalling certain 2018 Ford E-450 chassis modified for transit bus use. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk: The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: MORryde will notify the chassis purchasers, and dealers for those companies will inspect the tightness of the U-bolts, replacing or tightening the U-bolts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact MORryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other2
Equipment1
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 19, 2022 · Unknown or other
I received a recall letter stating the awning (Solera Smart Arm manufactured by Lippert) on my newly purchased Forest River RV could begin to open up as the vehicle was in motion. Because of the extreme safety issue, I immediately took it into the service department for fear it would rip off while driving and cause a…

Dec 20, 2021 · Steering · 3,514 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Nexus Viper built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic and was informed…

Nov 10, 2021 · Equipment
The contact owns a 2019 Jayco Redhawk built on a 2018 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V204000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took the RV to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available…

Sep 4, 2019 · Suspension · 5,004 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 (NA) FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN [phone removed], LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE…

Aug 28, 2019 · Unknown or other · 800 miles
. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. WE WERE ON A TRIP AND AT ONE POINT MY RIGHT FOOT TOUCHED THE DOG HOUSE NEAR THE ACCELERATOR. I MOVED MY FOOT VERY QUICKLY BECAUSE IT WAS HOT AND BURNED MY FOOT. WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME, I USED A NON CONTACT THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE DOG HOUSE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE…

E-450 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	1	6	0	0
2016	4	17	2	1
2017	2	11	0	0
2018	4	5	0	0
2019	0	5	0	0
2021	6	27	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 E-450 has the most complaints (41). All Ford E-450 years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Ford E-450 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Ford E-450, the most recent reported on June 18, 2019 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford E-450?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (2 complaints), followed by equipment (1).
How many 2018 Ford E-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 19, 2022.