Model year guide

2013 Ford E-450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Ford E-450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2013 Ford E-450 — representative photo
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2013 Ford E-450 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints12

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2013 Ford E-450 recalls 2

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #15V112000 · 25/02/2015

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.

Fix: Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer servic…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #14V595000 · 24/09/2014

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.

Fix: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer serv…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Ford E-450 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2013 Ford E-450 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.8L 10-cyl 305 hp

2013 Ford E-450 vehicles on record

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Other Ford E-450 model years

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2013 Ford E-450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford E-450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford E-450. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford E-450?

Across all 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, suspension, wheels.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.