Ford E-150 1994
Model E-150 made in 1994 by Ford got 13 consumer complains there are 21 investigations as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, vehicle speed control.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V297000 | R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. | V (Vehicle) | 7 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V298000 | R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. | V (Vehicle) | 7 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V399000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4500000 | 10/27/2009 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/2009 | 10/13/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 06V286000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 1200000 | 08/07/2006 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/01/2006 | 08/02/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388) | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V051000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/03/1991 to 09/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 225000 | 02/18/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/2008 | 02/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08s01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 7000 | 6 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150. the contact stated that the clock spring in the steering column was defective and had to be replaced approximately 6-7 times; three times at a dealer and the other three times at a repair shop. he believed that the defective spring would cause issues with the horn and the air bags. the current mileage was 132,500 and failure mileage was approximately 7,000. updated 6/30/08 *cn updated | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline. the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low. in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph. the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes. the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall. the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/18/08 *bf the vehicle also had an electrical short. updated 08/19/08 *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline. the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low. in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph. the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes. the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall. the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/18/08 *bf the vehicle also had an electrical short. updated 08/19/08 *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150. fuel began leak from under the vehicle while the contact was refueling. fuel continued to leak until the tank was 1/3 full, in which the leak stopped. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. sm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline. the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low. in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph. the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes. the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall. the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/18/08 *bf the vehicle also had an electrical short. updated 08/19/08 *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline. the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low. in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph. the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes. the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall. the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/18/08 *bf the vehicle also had an electrical short. updated 08/19/08 *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| I'm having a difficult time getting recalls done at the local ford dealer. i called last week to schedule a time to get fixed and they told me to bring it in anytime next week after tuesday. i did just that and they told me they stopped doing recalls for now. we don't have any other options other then taking out of town an 1 hour away. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150 econoline. the contact stated that the abs light was flashing and the brake fluid was very low. in addition, the speed control light began flashing and failed while driving 25 mph. the gear would not shift out of park when the vehicle was started, and the odometer and speedometer stopped working. the mechanic stated that the vehicle need brake fluid and that the speed control failed due to defective brakes. the dealer stated that they would charge the contact $110 for overage diagnostic testing while repairing the vehicle under recall. the contact has handicapped triplets and the brakes and speed control are a safety issue. the current mileage was 52,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. updated 08/18/08 *bf the vehicle also had an electrical short. updated 08/19/08 *jb | |||
| 04/06/2007 | 129000 | 1 | 07/04/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford e-150. at approximately 35 mph on april 6, 2007 the vehicle's acceleration automatically increased, even as the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal. there was a national safety recall on the cruise control of this vehicle and the remedy was performed one year ago. the contact believed that the remedywas contributing to the vehicle's failure to stop. the current and failure mileage were 129,000.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 09/16/2005 | 120000 | 1 | 03/01/1994 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire and burned. the vehicle was parked for 8 hours prior to the fire. the fire department stated in a written report the fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side. additional property damage was sustained to 4 other vehicles. the insurance company investigated and deemed the vehicle a total loss. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | OCEANSIDE | 11572 | ABLE FORD | 516-766-0145 |