The 2023 Ford E-450 has 3 recalls, with two serious safety concerns: a rear wheel that can separate from the vehicle while driving, and a fuel tank that can develop a fuel leak and catch fire.
The wheel separation risk comes from a bolt securing the rear axle rotor to the wheel hub that may not have been tightened properly during assembly, allowing the wheel to detach at speed. The fuel tank issue stems from paint peeling along the tank's weld seam, exposing bare metal to corrosion; once the tank wall is compromised, fuel can leak and ignite if it contacts any ignition source nearby. The third recall involves a missing or incorrect tire information label. Without the proper label, a tire shop or owner installing new tires may select the wrong tire size or set the wrong inflation pressure, both of which can affect vehicle handling and raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Paint along the fuel tank weld seam can peel off, exposing metal underneath. The exposed metal can corrode and develop a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the rear axle rotor to the wheel hub may be improperly tightened, which could cause the wheel to separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number and, if needed, remove and inspect the rotor and hub assembly. Loose bolts will be corrected by replacing the assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Safety Certification Label is missing tire size, rim type, and tire pressure information for the front and rear axles, making it impossible to verify correct tire selection.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label with a complete one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
