Skip to content
Ford E-450Model year report

2011 Ford E-450 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Ford E-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-450. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “My 2011 f450 with 60,000 miles on it, would not start after just running. It had never given any indications of any problems prior to not starting. The dealership where it was taken worked on it for 9 days hand in hand with Ford warranty dept and came up with failure of the fuel system. According to Ford inspectors, fuel was contaminated. Fuel pump had metal shavings in filter system. Fuel pump was rusted and had no lubricant. Bumper to bumper warranty did not cover this. We are out over $5,000 (don't have the final $$$$$ amount at this time). …”

NHTSA complaint #10479939, filed 2012-10, 60,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving straight on a city street and again on an interstate, the vehicle shut off. A diagnostic report determined that the fuel pump circuit wiring harness was bad. The vehicle has 23,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11377857, filed 2020-12, 22,500 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2011 Ford E-450. The contact stated that the air filter failed to function properly. The plastic cap became unglued and was sucked into the intake, preventing air from entering the engine. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact, an independent mechanic, removed the fram air filter to diagnose and repair the vehicle. The air filter manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11091397, filed 2018-05, 65,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,500 and 60,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2517%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2012201422015201620182020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2011 Ford E-450 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 29 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-450

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022134,0003———Not enough data
2021279,5086——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20195111,0590———Not enough data
201853,5144———Not enough data
2017116,0003———Not enough data
2016177,2065———Falling
2015650,8782———Not enough data
2014513,2573———Not enough data
20131225,9002———Not enough data
2011733,7508———Not enough data
2010523,6526———Not enough data
2008613,9268———Not enough data
20071230,47713———Not enough data
20062035,00013———Falling
20053421,0008——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20042728,0106——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20031838,2704———Rising
20021338,7502———Not enough data
20011654,2002———Falling
20004234,3503——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19997334,3232——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1998522,0082———Not enough data
19971854,0002———Stable

All Ford E-450 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Ford E-450 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-450 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Ford E-450 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2011 Ford E-450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Ford E-450 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,750 miles and the middle half falls between 14,500 and 60,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.