Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Ford E-450 has 5 recalls, 18 complaints.
5
Recalls
18
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
06E056000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE L...
07V336000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAI...
09V399000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-15...
04V445000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPE...
04V444000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2003 Ford E-450.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have issues with brakes calipers that pistons are made of Phenolic material, replaced calipers mul... |
| Jan 30, 2018 | EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A KIDDIE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. TH... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I REPORTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO AND HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING AND THIS IS A FOLLOW UP. THE CO... |
| Jul 22, 2016 | AIR BAGS | WHEN SLEEPING IN MOTORHOME THE FRONT DRIVERS STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ... |
| Jul 9, 2011 | VISIBILITY | VELVAC FOLDABLE RV MIRROR FELL COMPLETELY OFF OF ITS MOUNTING. THIS FAILURE OCCURED ON BOTH SIDES OF... |
| Apr 2, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH USING THE CRUISE... |
| Jan 13, 2010 | TIRES,WHEELS | 2003 FORD E450 DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. *KB THE RIM HA... |
| Nov 1, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450 DIESEL BOX. WHEN DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AN... |
| Oct 12, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FOLLOW THIS LINK: HTTP://STEVEWIENCEK.SMUGMUG.COM/PHOTOGRAPHY/FORD-FUEL-TANK/10976330_WP42T#77471504... |
| Aug 18, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT NUMEROUS ISSUES W... |
| Aug 15, 2008 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE... |
| Sep 20, 2007 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | FORD SAFETY RECALL 05S28 - I WENT TO DEALER AND THEY DEACTIVATED CRUISE CONTROL BUT THEY DID NOT HAV... |
| Sep 17, 2007 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | FORD E-450 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. FORD IS OUT OF PARTS AND WILL NOT BE AVAI... |
| Sep 14, 2007 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD FOR THE VEHICL... |
| Sep 3, 2007 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (05S28) ON SEPT. 2007 ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ON OUR 2003 FORD MOTOR HOME.... |
| May 19, 2007 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR OF HIS MICHELIN LT 225 75R/1... |
| Oct 1, 2004 | STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | DT: CONSUMER OWNED A C CLASS MOTOR HOME 30 FEET LONG, E450 FORD V10 2003, MAKE OF MOTOR WAS FOREST... |
| Sep 1, 2003 | TIRES | I HAVE A JAYCO MOTORHOME ON A FORD E450 CHASSIS, ORIGINAL. TIRES MICHELIN 225/75 WITH LOAD FACTOR E.... |