2016 Ford E-450 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ford E-450, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 miles. 2 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.
“Problem is with winnebago aspect motorhome attached to the e 450. The automatic transfer switch almost caught fire(smoked) last week. This problem was covered by NHTSA 16v-598. I took it to the winnebago factory in september of 2016 to get it retorqued. This could have caused a fire while we were sleeping. It was hooked up to campground electric power when it occurred and was protected by a surge suppressor.”
NHTSA complaint #11043688, filed 2017-11, 19,200 miles“Was a passenger in forest river motorhome coming back from savannah georgia , stopped in s.c. For fueling . Heading back home ( lexington nc) removed my shoes had on my diabetic socks on july 28th, had both AC,s on and it was 100 degrees outside. Got home wife noticed something wrong with my left foot. Went to the va hospital and had suffered second degree burns on my heel and side of my foot. I am a diabetic and have neuropathy in my feet and did not notice floor board was extremely hot, I don't want this to happen to someone else. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945820, filed 2017-01, 1,000 miles“Thor motor coach sold me a 2016 four winds class c model 23u motor home with a class iv hitch that is not safe for the stated capacity of 8,000 pounds. If the hitch is used in the stated 8,000 pound capacity, the hitch will fail and cause an accident. Ford motor company makes the e450 chassis that the motor home body is mounted on. Ford states that the tongue weight for a properly loaded 8,000 pound trailer should be in the range of 800 to 1,200 pounds (10% to 15%). Thor motor coach has de-rated the hitch capacity to 500 pounds which results in a maximum safe hitch rating of 5,000 pounds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10891901, filed 2016-07Related recalls
- 17V269000Apr 21, 2017National Fleet Services of Ohio (National Fleet) is recalling certain 2016 Ford E-450 vehicles equipped with Roush, Generation 4, Propane Conversion Kits. The…Covers: Ford E-450 2016
- 17V170000Mar 13, 2017Roush CleanTech, LLC (Roush) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roush-modified Ford E-450, F59, F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with certain Generation 4…Covers: Ford E-450 2015–2017, F-59 2015–2017, F-650 Roush Propane 2015–2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11008948Oct 10, 2024While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While…
- 10094592Dec 16, 2016Some 2016-2017 e-series 350/450 vehicles equipped without a traction control switch and built on or before 17-feb-2016 may have traction control function or traction control…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 4 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 18% |
| 2014 | 2 | 40% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford E-450
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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