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2022 Ford E-450 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
3,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Ford E-450, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles.

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.

“We operate numerous 7.3L Ford engine equipped vehicles in our fleet of ambulances. Over the past year we have experienced 4 engine failures of this 7.3L engine in vehicles ranging form around 60,000 to 90,000 after exceeding the service recommendations stated from the manufacturer. I have contacted the Ford Pro Fleet experts and have asked repeatedly about what could be causing the failures, trying to figure out if we are doing something wrong in our maintenance or operation. They assure us we are not doing anything wrong, however we continue to lose engines. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567652, filed 2024-01

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel felt loose, and the vehicle was difficult to control. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated no failure was found, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was unsure what was repairs were made or what parts were replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11509828, filed 2023-03, 3,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022215%
2021622%
2017218%
201616%
2015117%
2011114%
2008117%
200718%
2006420%
200539%
2002215%
200012%
199923%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford E-450

Steering
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford E-450

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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