Ford E-250 1996

Model E-250 made in 1996 by Ford got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

E-250 year 1996

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1996

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
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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
08/11/2007	76000	1
	I was stopped at an intersection with truck in gear and clutch pedal down, all of a sudden the clutch released with the pedal still down causing the truck to lurch into the street about 15 ft before i could stop with the brakes. the cars in the street were able to avoid me but i was very shaken. i found the problem was the clutch rod end plastic bushing and retainer had failed allowing the clutch to release without the pedal. this was replaced but failed again 6 months later. fortunately i always keep the truck in neutral when stopped now so it was only an inconvenience. checking the internet for a fix i found several companies that make a replacement assembly for this because of all the failures. i have been keeping the rod end in place with wire and always keep in neutral to prevent another failure but have ordered a replacement assembly an ebay company to prevent this very dangerous failure from happening again. why hasn't ford notified anyone about this possible catastrophic and life threatening failure and at least supplied parts to fix this correctly. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/25/2008	151000	1
	There is a pressure switch on my master cylinder of the braking system. there is o listed recall for my pickup truck how ever after about $900.00 and 2 different auto shops i found this switch to be the defective part and when i went to the dealer jim click of tuscon az and the parts guy gave me the part i requested i questioned the wiring harness adaptor and why the switch was not the same as i brought him. he stated well there was a lot of failures with the old design and it was a recall i stated well shouldn't the part be free no response - - the defect in the part was an air leak causing me to chase it for a year on and off constantly bleeding little air bubbles out with over a gallon of fluid. i noticed it with just the ever so slight of dirt sticking to the leak on the under side of switch which could not be seen. this leak resulted in a constantly soft pedal with a about a 1-2 second braking delay. i checked to ford site and the only existing recall is a speed sensor. not for this part. *tr