2023 Ford E-450 problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Engine · WY

Severe mechanical engine failure occurred while operating my 2023 Ford Super Duty equipped with the 7.3L gasoline V8 engine (Godzilla) at approximately 76,000 miles. While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power, dropped into limp mode, and began displaying a flashing Check Engine Light alongside a violent rough idle and loud mechanical valvetrain tapping/grinding noises coming from the engine block. A professional diagnostic evaluation confirmed zero compression in Cylinder #2, caused by a catastrophic lifter failure that ground down and destroyed the camshaft lobe (wiped cam). This failure path stems directly from manufacturing vulnerabilities regarding the variable-displacement oil pump and low hot-idle oil pressures, which Ford has semi-acknowledged via Customer Satisfaction Program 24B27. This is a severe safety hazard, as the sudden loss of engine power and transition into limp mode occurred without warning in active traffic, jeopardizing vehicle control and highway safety. I am filing this report to document the premature mechanical failure of a modern, meticulously maintained 2023 powertrain for the ongoing federal investigation into these 7.3L powerplants. Complete independent maintenance records using specified 5W-30 oil are available to verify this engine was never neglected.

Filed May 27, 2025 · Body · 22,400 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact discovered shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, that during the manufacturing, the vehicle was improperly assembled and was missing the fasteners, the housing to the frame, and the bottom of the vehicle was missing several bolts. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle remained at the residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,400.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Acceleration, Suspension · 1,395 miles · GA · crash

The contact owns a 2023 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start at approximately 2 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The rear wheels were spinning and smoking was detected. The driver depressed the brake pedal but the trailer fishtailed and crashed into a parked Toyota Venza Hybrid. There were no reported injuries, fire or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,395.