How many recalls does the 2002 Ford E-450 have?

The 2002 Ford E-450 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 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 2002 Ford E-450?

Of 16 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2002 Ford E-450 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 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 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

TIRES

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints16

What owners report

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

“The contact owns a 2002 ford e-450. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, a loud bang came from the vehicle and the vehicle was steered over to the side of the road. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-08-15

“I was driving down interstate 90 in south dakota at approx 70mph when a vehicle behind me flashed his lights. I pulled over and dragging behind me by only one hydraulic line was the rear leveling system. This assembly is about 5 feet long and has two hydraulic jacks one on each end. My guess is…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-07-25

“I recently purchased a motorhome with the ford e-450, while driving out of my park I lost my turn signals and brake lights. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-03-28

“I recently purchased a motorhome with the ford e-450, while driving out of my park I lost my turn signals and brake lights. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-03-28

“We were traveling north to south just outside of lasvegas when a spark plug blew out of the cylinder, with the injector still pumping fuel. In our 31' motorhome with a e450 engine. Did we not realize the seriousness of the situation the engine could have caught fire and caused extensive damage and…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-02-20

“We were traveling north to south just outside of lasvegas when a spark plug blew out of the cylinder, with the injector still pumping fuel. In our 31' motorhome with a e450 engine. Did we not realize the seriousness of the situation the engine could have caught fire and caused extensive damage and…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-02-20

“Spark plug ejected while driving on interstate causing emergency breakdown resulting in 550.00 bill for spark plug sleeve repair then 50 miles from this incident the fan belt shredded resulting in engine overheating and another emergency repair of 520.00 for new belt and alternator. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-04-06

“Spark plug ejected while driving on interstate causing emergency breakdown resulting in 550.00 bill for spark plug sleeve repair then 50 miles from this incident the fan belt shredded resulting in engine overheating and another emergency repair of 520.00 for new belt and alternator. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2012-04-06