2016 Ford E-450 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
7,206 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Structure:Body: 6; Unknown Or Other: 3; Tires: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2016: 3; 2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2019: 1; 2021: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10923857 · 2016-11-02 (November 2, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE BRAKE FLUID SERVICE PERFORMED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RESERVOIR CAP INDICATED DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FOR THAT VEHICLE WAS TYPE DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT SERVICED DUE TO THE CONFUSION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO THE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRAKE FLUID LABELING, IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A BRAKE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10923857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11707508 · 2025-12-29 (December 29, 2025)
The contact rented a 2016 U-Haul E450. The contact stated that while in the parking lot and placing the vehicle in drive, the contact tapped on the accelerator pedal, then when the brakes were applied and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact removed her foot from the brake, and it continued to accelerate and crashed into a parked U-Haul truck. There were no reported injuries, fire, airbag deployment, or police report filed. It was unknown if there were any warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was …
Owner-reported narrative. 141,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11707508 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11039800 · 2017-10-25 (October 25, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AND A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER, BUT AN APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V598000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11039800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423272 · 2021-07-02 (July 2, 2021)
Driver’s side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the “elbow joint” basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to exit interstate. Could not reinstall it. Had to tuck into cab door and wrap a pants belt around the arm and through the hand grip inside the door in order to get home. Dealer has ordered replacement mirror ETA 4 weeks or longer
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11423272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10855283 · 2016-04-13 (April 13, 2016)
HESITATION/NO POWER AFTER MAKING A TURN, PRIMARILY A LEFT-HAND BUT HAS HAPPENED ALSO AFTER A RIGHT-HAND TURN. THE ENGINE HAS NEVER STALLED OR DISPLAYED FAULT CODES OR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE DASH. FORD HAS CHECKED FOR THIS CONDITION.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855283 at NHTSA ↗