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Ford E-450Model year report

2013 Ford E-450 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
25,900miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford E-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-450. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and steering (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 25,900 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 11 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-450. While operating the vehicle, the service vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo Ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was cracked and the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11073008, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles

Brakes: “I am a contractor for fedex home delivery and own the truck in reference. After approx 4900 miles, the truck failed safety inspection by fedex and needed the front tires replaced. Upon investigation, it was found that the tires suffered major/excessive tread wear after just one month on the road. When I addressed utilimaster, the body company, about the issue I was told it was not their responsibility and to contact Ford. Ford explained the same and told me to contact utilimaster. …”

NHTSA complaint #10608123, filed 2014-07, 4,900 miles

Steering: “During my 1500 mile recommended oil change service, the Ford dealer service technician found a leak of hydraulic fluid that turned out to be coming from the power steering / power braking hydro boost unit. He determined that the leak was caused by a factory over-tightening of a bolt on the unit that stripped the thread and caused the leak. The booster and associated hoses or lines needed to be replaced. I was told that driving the vehicle without the repair would have been very dangerous and could have caused a total failure of the brakes.”

NHTSA complaint #10561282, filed 2014-01, 1,399 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 70,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 25,900 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20142015201620186
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

Recall details for the 2013 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 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 2013 Ford E-450 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-450 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford E-450 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2013 Ford E-450 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 2013 Ford E-450 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 25,900 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 70,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.