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2010 Ford E-450 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
May 29, 2019

Recall summary by component7

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, other3Jul 10, 2014
Equipment2May 29, 2019
Equipment adaptive/mobility2Feb 25, 2015

Safety recalls7

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 29, 2019Latest campaign
May 29, 201919V401000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V401000 · May 29, 2019
Feb 25, 201515V112000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

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What's wrong
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Farber will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Farber's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V112000 · Feb 25, 2015
Sep 24, 201414V595000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

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What's wrong
Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact Elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. This recall has been superseded by campaign 15V-768.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V595000 · Sep 24, 2014
Jul 10, 201414V426000

Fuel system, other: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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What's wrong
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V426000 · Jul 10, 2014
Dec 12, 201212V584000

Equipment

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

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What's wrong
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
Risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V584000 · Dec 12, 2012
Aug 31, 201111V450000

Fuel system, other: fuel injection system

A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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What's wrong
ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 5.4L ENGIN VANS/WAGONS/CUTAWAYS, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD E-450 6.8L ENGINE CUTAWAY VEHICLES ALTERED BY ROUCH TO OPERATE USING THE ROUSH BRANDED CLEANTECH PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL RAILS INCLUDED IN THE KITS CONTAIN IMPROPERLY SEATED INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF PROPANE AUTOGAS.
Risk
A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
ROUSH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES OF WHICH THE KITS WERE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPLACEMENT OF THE INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-734-466-6255.
Campaign
NHTSA 11V450000 · Aug 31, 2011
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other120000
Air bags120101
Fuel system120000
Gasoline120000
Fuel/propulsion system120000
Tires120000
Vehicle speed control120000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “The vehicle is a 2010 fleetwood jamboree sport 25g motor home on ford e450 chassis. The mounting brackets for the propane tank cracked and the propane tank was close to falling off the vehicle.”

    Filed 10/12/2019 · ODI 11268082
  • Air bags

    “I am writing this letter to express concern about the bus accident in which my fellow driver, arriana (bus #502, license plate number (xxx) vin number 1fdfe4fs9adb(xxx)) was involved in on january 15, 2019 at…”

    Filed 01/24/2019 · ODI 11171918
  • Fuel system

    “Vehicle in motion going up hill. Stalled out because of fuel filter plugged, located in fuel tank. Almost was hit by semi because vehicle stopped running. July 9, 2018. Ford no longer puts filter in tank.”

    Filed 08/17/2018 · ODI 11120629

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2010 Ford E-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford E-450 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford E-450. The most recent, 19V401000 (reported May 29, 2019), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2010 Ford E-450 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), equipment adaptive/mobility (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Ford E-450?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 5 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Ford E-450?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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