2013 Ford E-450: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While operating the vehicle, the "service vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was cracked and the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While operating the vehicle, the "service vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morris buffalo ford, 702 e. Highway 55, buffalo mn) where it was diagnosed that the clutch cylinder well inside the tranmission was cracked and the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2015

“This is a class "c" motorhome manufactured by jayco with optional aluminum wheels. (jayco greyhawk 31fk) on the backside of the aluminum rims is stamped "do not exceed 60 psi". The motorhome comes with load range "e" tires rated at a max. Of 80 psi. The jayco plcard on the door jam states that the rear tires must be inflated to 80 psi. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the air conditioner failed to activate. The contact was concerned for his safety due to living in a hot climate state. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the evaporater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”Owner report · Equipment · May 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-450. While driving approximately 55 mph, a rattling noise emitted from the vehicle and the front "slide-out" disengaged independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was duplicated, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2014

“During my 1500 mile recommended oil change service, the ford dealer service technician found a leak of hydraulic fluid that turned out to be coming from the power steering / power braking hydro boost unit. He determined that the leak was caused by a factory over-tightening of a bolt on the unit that stripped the thread and caused the leak. The booster and associated hoses or lines needed to be replaced. I was told that driving the vehicle without the repair would have been very dangerous and could have caused a total failure of the brakes. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2014