2011 Ford E-450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford E-450, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056338Apr 24, 2014Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. Model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series…
- 10053444Jun 10, 2013Ford: on some vehicles, the oil consumption is excessive, and is determined as less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles) driven per 0.95l (1 qt) engine oil consumed. Models 2011-2013 e…
- 10052766May 6, 2013Ford: vehicle's engine consumes at least 1 qt of engine oil after being driven approx. 3,000 miles (4,800km). Models 2011-2013 e-350, e-450.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2021 | 6 | 22% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford E-450
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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