How many recalls does the 1997 Ford E-450 have?

The 1997 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Ford E-450 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Ford E-450?

Of 18 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1997 Ford E-450 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,700,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

TIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Total complaints18

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-450. The contact stated the heater control switch failed to function; therefore, only cold air emits from the heater system. The contact believed the failure was related to the failure described in a manufactures recall . The vehicle was not repaired. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-07-06

“The 1997 tires with 18,000 miles on them have large cracks around the entire sidewall of all 6 tires (motorhome). Now afraid to drive because of all the firestone re-calls. Was wondering if these tires had a re-call (firestone steeltex radial r4s, lt225/75r16 m/s). No "incident" as of yet... *la”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2004-04-06

“Tread separation, would ave caused a serious accident if tire had been located on front wheel. *ak”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2002-07-24

“Both right rear duals blew out. Replaced all 6 tires for family safety. *ak (tiresize: lt22575r16)”

TIRES · reported 2001-08-09

“Had 2 blowouts.1at 22000mi and 1 at 26000.threw all the tread on the 1st one tire cool to touch and outside temp 58deg.looks like tread had never been glued on to carcus.the 2nd tire blew at 55mph outside temp56deg.looked as if part of the tread was glued.I know of 2 other class c motorhomes who…”

TIRES · reported 2001-07-13

“Tire failed while responding on an emergency ambulance call. Tread peeled off and broke the left front break line. Did body damage to the left front fender, door and running board. All firestone tires have been replaced on two ambulances since this accident.( dot number: vdil tire size: 225/75r16 )”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-09-09

“Pe #00020; firestone, steeltex, p225/75r16. Right inside rear tire tread separated from tire. Vehicle is a ambulance and moving approximately 60 mph. Dot # begins with vd. Tires were the production tires of the vehicle with 27000 mileage. Vehicle is a ford, e450, chassis.*ak the ambulance corp.…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-08-01

“While traveling heard a loud noise. Pulled vehicle over and noticed tread separation. Lt225/75r16. *ak consumer has experienced blow out twice, also has experienced blow outs due to sidewall cracks.*jb”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-02-14