1999 Ford E-450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford E-450, 3% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During regular inspection of our paratransit vehicles, we found cracks in the left front spring tower. Supsequent inspection of the other 8 vehicle revealed that they all had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067723, filed 2004-04, 160,000 miles“This was the third steeltex tire to fail on this vehicle. This vehicle was manufactured overweight. The secondary manufacturer has offered to exchange it for a new motorhome. I have serious reservations that the new unit is safe. (tiresize: 225 75 16e)( DOT number: tire size: 225 75 16e )”
NHTSA complaint #732920, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10013298Nov 14, 2005Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 6 | 35% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 56% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-450
38 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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