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2003 Ford E450

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2009292 · manufacturer campaign 09S09

14 October 2009

Transport Canada lists: E150 1992–2003 · E250 1992–2003 · E350 1992–2003 · E450 2003 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

492,877 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2008038 · manufacturer campaign 08S01

6 February 2008

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1993 · Crown Victoria 1992–1998 · E150 1992–2003 · E250 1992–2003 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an updated wiring harness.

8,869 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2007403 · manufacturer campaign 07S57

12 December 2007

Transport Canada lists: E250 2000–2003 · E350 2000–2003 · E450 2000–2003 · E550 2000–2003 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.

95,484 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2007258 · manufacturer campaign 05S28

7 August 2007

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1993 · Crown Victoria 1992–1998 · E150 1992–1993, 1997–2003 · E250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 · and 12 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.

What the dealer will do

Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.

165,447 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Ford E450 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2003 Ford E450. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.