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 2015-01Related recalls
- 14V426000Jul 10, 2014Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans…Covers: Ford E-450 2010–2012, E-350 2010–2012, E-150 2010–2012 +1 more
- 11V450000Aug 31, 2011Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford e-450 6.8l engine…Covers: Ford E-450 2010–2011, E-350 2009–2011, E-250 2009–2011 +1 more
- 11V307000May 31, 2011Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate…Covers: Ford E-450 2011, E-150 2011, E-350 2011 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 25% |
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2005 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2003 | 3 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford E-450
2 complaintsEngine
1 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 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