2016 Ford E-450: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated without any warning crashing into a mobile home. The contact stated no injuries were sustained. A police report was not filed. The contact stated as a result of the failure the vehicle has failed to shift from the reverse position. The dealer kayser automotive group (2303 west beltline highway, madison, wi 53713 (608)-271-6000) was contacted for a diagnostic test to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed at a dealer. The failure mileage was 15,500.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2018

“Problem is with winnebago aspect motorhome attached to the e 450. The automatic transfer switch almost caught fire(smoked) last week. This problem was covered by NHTSA 16v-598. I took it to the winnebago factory in september of 2016 to get it retorqued. This could have caused a fire while we were sleeping. It was hooked up to campground electric power when it occurred and was protected by a surge suppressor.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450. The contact stated that the automatic transfer switch caught fire. The fire extinguished itself and a fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The contact called an unknown dealer, but an appointment could not be scheduled for two weeks. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repairs. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v598000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2017

“Vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. Metroworldwide bus NHTSA recall 17v 550 the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. Or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. The bus cannot be use for the purpose it was purchased for. We feel the manufacture was negligent for improperly building the bus and the dealer hoglund bus was negligent for selling the bus to us and that they should bare the responsibiltiy of replacing the bus at no charge.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2017

“Vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. Metro worldwide bus NHTSA recall 17v the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. Or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. The bus cannot be used for the purpose it was purchased for. We feel the manufacture was negligent for improperly building the bus and the dealer hoglund bus was negligent for selling the bus that done not meet NHTSA safty standards. We feel that they should bare the respondibilty of replacing the bus at no charge”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2017

“Blowout on lt225/75r16 michelin tire on 2017 thor motorhome. VIN number [xxx] . Only 2075 miles on vehicle and tire. Dot 83jh 00yx 115/112.. Read in motorhome magazine that this has happened to others. 3 on one motorhome. Riding on highway. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford e-450. When attempting to have the brake fluid service performed, it was discovered that the reservoir cap indicated dot 3 brake fluid was in the vehicle. The owner's manual indicated that the brake fluid for that vehicle was type dot 4 brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not serviced due to the confusion. The contact was concerned that due to the two different types of brake fluid labeling, it could potentially cause a brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the brake fluid type was unknown, but would call the contact back with an answer. The failure mileage was 3,400.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2016