2017 Ford E-450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Ford E-450, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Sudden brake system and power steering loss. Vehicle was being moved from the storage lot heading towards main roadway (low speed) when it made a strange grinding noise; brake pedal went soft and lost power steering. Vehicle was leaking fluid, could see fluid leaking beneath vehicle. Fortunately this did not occur on the main roadway and driver was able to avoid a crash. Vehicle cannot be safety driven; need to call for a tow. This happened on a sunday afternoon; vehicle cannot be towed to dealer until monday for inspection/repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243188, filed 2019-08, 20,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V342000May 3, 2019Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights…Covers: Ford E-450 2017–2018, E-350 2017–2018, F-450 2017–2018 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 54% |
| 2021 | 10 | 37% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 2 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 25% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 11% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 20 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford E-450
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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