NHTSA Owner Complaint Log
This page lists owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford E-450. Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA and do not by themselves prove a defect or defect rate.
Air bags failed to deploy in a off-center passenger side frontal collision. As a result, driver's hands remained on the wheel through collision, causing the L upper extremity to suddenly rotate approximately 210 degrees to the right causing a shoulder injury (severity at this point is uncertain). The vehicle was in for repair at Kendall Ford in Meridian, ID on 5/3/2021 for an air bag indicator light resulting in replacement of the restraint control module. It was returned to service on 5/6/2021. An insurance adjuster has inspected the vehicle, there has been no safety inspection of vehicle post-accident by qualified personnel in regards to the air bag not deploying. The vehicle is a total loss and is currently secured in our ambulance service lot. Additional pictures and drive camera video available on request.
PLASTIC PART ATTACHED TO VALVE COVER INSIDE ENGINE BREAKS OFF CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026