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Fuel systemPart report

2011 Ford E-450 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
43%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
41,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford E-450, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“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

“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

“This vehicle was converted to an ambulance by wheeld coach. The ambulance caught fire and spread to the building in which it was parked and unoccupied. A paramedic smelled something coming from the bay, and, when he went to investigate, he saw smoke and fire dripping from underneath the ambulance. An investigator determined that the lug connection at the alternator was improperly installed by wheeled coach. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671038, filed 2015-01

Related recalls

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202114%
2019120%
2015117%
2014120%
2011343%
2010120%
2008117%
2007325%
2006315%
2005412%
2004519%
2003317%
200218%
199911%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford E-450

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology