Ford E-150 2008
Model E-150 made in 2008 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2008
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V153000 | COMM-TRANS | from 12/07/2007 to 12/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 65 | MFR | COMM-TRANS | 04/15/2010 | 04/15/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function, should the up button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V151000 | COMM-TRANS | from 12/07/2007 to 12/23/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 65 | MFR | COMM-TRANS | 04/15/2010 | 04/15/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Comm-trans is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E047000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | E (Equipment) | 17 | 11/28/2011 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/08/2011 | 11/15/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans and wagons. the affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed and may leak fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. the safety recall began on november 28, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-800-232-5952. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 11s22.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm | 07/06/2011 | |
| AS-21769 | 03/01/2011 | 10039053 | Ready | 07/06/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| TSB-09-20-7 | 04/01/2010 | 10032624 | Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b | 04/21/2010 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-09-20-7 | 04/01/2010 | 10032624 | Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b | 04/21/2010 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||||
| TSB-09-20-7 | 04/01/2010 | 10032624 | Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b | 04/21/2010 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||||
| TSB-09-20-7 | 04/01/2010 | 10032624 | Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b | 04/21/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| CHILD SEAT | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| My agency operates 7d vehicles that transport young children. the seats in which we must place rear-facing infant car seats do not allow us to properly secure the car seat. there is one tether installed on the back of the seat and 2 installed where the cushions meet. the strap that is supposed to clip to the tether on the back of the seat is too short for rear facing car seats. the car seat can be secured using the side tethers, but the inability to secure to the rear tether results in the car seat moving forward & backward. if there were a front-on collision, the infant's head would thrust forward. i am not sure if this is a problem with the vehicle design or the car seat. (related vehicle information: model year=2008, make=ford, model=econovan e150). *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/09/2012 | 98452 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford e-150 van. the contact was driving 45 mph when the transmission control warning light illuminated and the vehicle proceeded to stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times regarding the failure. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,452 and the current mileage 101,600. kmj | |||