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2021 Ford E-450: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford E-450. The newest campaign is 25V793000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Nov 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V793000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 100,342 units in total.

  • 25V793000Engine
  • 24V097000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 22V089000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 20V795000Engine
  • 20V175000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
  • 20V099000Power Train / Driveline / Differential Unit

  1. 25V793000Received . 7,046 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles that received an incomplete software update under recall 20V795. The engine cover may become excessively hot.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Direct contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 22, 2025.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SC7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 24V097000Received . 16,543 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 steering pressure line and the brake hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V089000Received . 44,219 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford 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 steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 20V795000Received . 29,344 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S73. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 20V175000Received . 2,871 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 20V099000Received . 319 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Differential Unit

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Ford E-450
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ24003Recall queryLoss of Power Brake/Steering Assist Post Recall 22V089 Inspection.Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist27 Feb 202411 May 2026

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19921
  2. 19931
  3. 19941
  4. 19951
  5. 19962
  6. 19972
  7. 19982
  8. 19992
  9. 20002
  10. 20012
  11. 20022
  12. 20034
  13. 20043
  14. 20056
  15. 200611
  16. 200711
  17. 20088
  18. 20099
  19. 20106
  20. 20118
  21. 20124
  22. 20132
  23. 20143
  24. 20151
  25. 20164
  26. 20172
  27. 20184
  28. 20216
  29. 20223
  30. 20233
  31. 20261
  32. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Ford E-450: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/e-450/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford E-450?
100,342 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford E-450 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the Ford E-450, model years 1992 to 2027. 6 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Ford E-450 open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.