Model year guide

2017 Ford e-450

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Ford e-450 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2017 Ford e-450 — representative photo
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2017 Ford e-450 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints11

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2017 Ford e-450 recalls 2

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #19V466000 · 18/06/2019

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.

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 · 03/05/2019

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.

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.

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.

2017 Ford e-450 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2017 Ford e-450 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.8L 10-cyl 305 hp

2017 Ford e-450 vehicles on record

2017 Ford e-450 2017 Ford e-4501FDFE4FS0HDC33579 2017 Ford e-450 2017 Ford e-4501FDFE4FS6HDC68496

Other Ford e-450 model years

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2017 Ford e-450 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford e-450 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Ford e-450?

Across all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, visibility/wiper, engine.

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