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2017 Ford E-450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 E.

The 2017 Ford E is the model-year entry built on the 450 chassis platform, with its identity tied closely to that single platform designation. Reliability records for this year are sparse: only two owner complaints have been reported, steering and suspension rank as the top complaint area, and zero recalls are on file. That low-complaint, no-recall profile places the 2017 E among the quieter model years in the nameplate's reliability history, making it a useful baseline for researchers comparing problem density and a clear signal to prioritize steering and suspension checks when evaluating used examples.

Model year2017201620152014

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3858 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)34.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.042-0.046 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906.6 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906.6 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
228.0 ft. lbs.28 ft. lbs
3150.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
132.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
2105.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
3Loosen 180 degrees180 degrees
418.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
526.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-415 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-426 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-460 degrees
4Bolts 5-815 ft. lbs
5Bolts 5-826 ft. lbs
660.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
259.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Outer bolts

123.0 ft. lbs.23 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Inner bolts90 degrees
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
248.0 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Side bolts90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
360.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1290 degrees
3Bolts 13-2422 ft. lbs
490.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 409 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14.81.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford E-450 arrives in the federal record as a year of stabilization following a 2016 spike that saw 17 complaints and four recalls. With 11 complaints, two recalls, one investigation, and 19 TSBs, the 2017 model shows measurable improvement over its predecessor, cutting complaint volume by roughly one-third and halving recall count while maintaining moderate technical service activity. This positions 2017 in the downward slope of a reliability arc that began with elevated 2016 metrics and continued improving through 2018, when complaints dropped further to five. Notably, the 2017 model registered zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints according to the federal data, with only isolated single reports in steering/suspension and unspecified categories. Given its reduced complaint volume and recall count relative to 2016, combined with the absence of crash or fire incidents in the federal record, 2017 represents a comparatively sound vintage within this generation and a reasonable candidate for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
21
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Steering,Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
SSM 523142024-03-01Power TrainDuring service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
SSM 518542023-08-10Power TrainVarious 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 518492023-08-08Power TrainVarious 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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