2021 Ford E-450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 37%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,413miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford E-450, 37% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,413 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.
“Service advance trac keeps faulting and disabling the cruise control, ABS braking, hill holder, and skid control functions, seems to occur at highway speeds with crosswind”
NHTSA complaint #11415637, filed 2021-05, 3,000 miles“My RV is make from 2021 Ford E-450. The power steering fluid leaked out and hard to steer the RV, and lost break. Ford has a recall 2021E-450 under similar situation, but my Vin did not received any recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11535359, filed 2023-07“Regarding the recall #22S08 Hydroboost or Hydromax power steering pressure line. We took our Motorhome in to have the recall addressed and for service before a planned camping trip. Apparantly the recall was worded to inspect OR replace and our vehicle was only inspected. On our ruined Mother's Day vacation, we were driving highway speeds at a downgrade coming into Nevada and lost all power steering which took our motorhome and trailer we were pulling off of the highway and dangerously close to falling off the highway and tumbling down a hill. …”
NHTSA complaint #11464223, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V089000 (Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11460679, filed 2022-04, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Jayco Redhawk Motorhome built on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The RV was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the brake line had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11533403, filed 2023-07, 23,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V097000Feb 9, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power…Covers: Ford E-450 2021–2022, E-350 2021–2022
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 2021 Ford E-450
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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