Ford E-250 2004
Model E-250 made in 2004 by Ford got 4 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 15 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2004
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 | ||||||||||||||||
09V325000 | QUALITY VANS | from 08/01/2005 to 11/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 07/30/2009 | ODI | QUALITY VANS | 08/03/2009 | 08/12/2009 | 571 | 404 | |||||
Defect Summary | Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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 | Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V102000 | VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 10/09/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 74 | 03/27/2009 | ODI | VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. | 03/27/2009 | 03/31/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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 | Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V295000 | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the vehicle fails 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 | Access 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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V100000 | VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 09/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 52 | 03/27/2009 | ODI | VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. | 03/27/2009 | 03/27/2009 | 571 | 403 | |||||
Defect Summary | Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and 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 | Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V326000 | QUALITY VANS | from 08/01/2005 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 07/30/2009 | ODI | QUALITY VANS | 08/03/2009 | 08/12/2009 | 571 | 404 | |||||
Defect Summary | Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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 | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V296000 | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 08/31/2009 | ODI | ACCESS MOBILITY CENTER | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter 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 | Access 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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V304000 | VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 07/08/2009 | ODI | VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 403 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Van products is recalling 8 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 | Van products 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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V243000 | HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC. | from 06/01/2005 to 07/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 07/08/2009 | ODI | HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC. | 06/29/2009 | 06/30/2009 | 571 | 403 | |||||
Defect Summary | Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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 | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Handicapped driver services is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V242000 | HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC. | from 06/01/2005 to 07/06/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 07/14/2009 | ODI | HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC. | 06/26/2009 | 06/30/2009 | 571 | 403 | |||||
Defect Summary | Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in 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.t | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Handicapped driver services is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V303000 | VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 07/08/2009 | ODI | VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. the lift fails 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 | Van products 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 . | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
11V352000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 26715 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/13/2011 | 07/13/2011 | 571 | 108 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.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 | ||||||||||||||||
06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
06310 | 01/01/2006 | 0665 | 10019949 | Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. *tt | 05/17/2006 |
19099 | 10019795 | P0404 service tip. *tt | 04/28/2006 | ||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
19082 | 10019810 | Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics. *tt | 04/28/2006 | ||
04194 | 01/01/2006 | 06310 | 10010715 | Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp. *tt | 12/07/2004 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
19019 | 01/01/2006 | 10019079 | Low battery voltage - 6.0l diesel with single alternator. *tt | 02/10/2006 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
06213 | 06223 | 10019380 | White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0l. *tt | 03/13/2006 | |
041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
051713 | 10/07/2005 | 05249 | 10018062 | Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt | 12/14/2005 |
18845 | 09/01/2005 | 10018073 | Flutter noise on deceleration. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
052623 | 01/01/2006 | 0638 | 10019385 | Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0l. *tt | 03/13/2006 |
05249 | 01/01/2005 | 052623 | 10018939 | Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt | 01/25/2006 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
19375 | 09/01/2006 | 10021229 | Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. vehicles equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine. *kb | 03/23/2007 | |
19247 | 06/01/2006 | 10021173 | Oil flow from the base engine oil pump. *kb | 03/19/2007 | |
052625 | 01/01/2006 | 0697 | 10020069 | Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. *tt | 07/18/2006 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
19728 | 04/01/2007 | 10022243 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
19527 | 12/01/2006 | 10022232 | Headlight adjustment needed. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
19621 | 02/01/2007 | 10021621 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
062318 | 10020671 | Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6l or 5.4l engine and mid-ship fuel tank. *kb | 12/20/2006 | ||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
19015 | 01/01/2006 | 10019075 | Fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt | 02/10/2006 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
071110 | 10022675 | Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj | 09/19/2007 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
EA10003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/13/2010 | 03/05/2012 | HVAC Switch Failures | ||
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.odi was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.after a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, odi did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.odi reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.this represents a failure rate of 0.2 r/100k on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.odi has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.ford motor company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.ford informed odi that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.ford has also informed odi that it would release a technical service bulletin (tsb-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.in light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a tsb, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.the odi complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following (odi) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
EA10003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/13/2010 | HVAC Switch Failures | |||
Odi has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.each fleet operates mini buses built on a ford e350 or e450 cutaway chassis.the oem hvac blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.one fleet reported a vehicle fire.no injuries were sustained.however, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.the driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.the 55 fires referred to in the manufacturers column is based on the early warning reporting definition of fire, which is as follows: fire means combustion or burning of material in or from a vehicle as evidenced by flame. the term also includes, but is not limited to, thermal events and fire-related phenomena such as smoke and melt, but does not include events and phenomena associated with a normally functioning vehicle such as combustion of fuel within an engine or exhaust from an engine.this engineering analysis (ea) has been opened to determine if the blower motor switch failures create a situation where a vehicle fire is possible and presents a safety risk to the driver and other passengers. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES | |||
10/20/2012 | 175339 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford e250. the contact stated that the glue that held the emergency brake pad separated from the mechanism. the contact stated he tried to use the emergency brake but it was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the failure but did not repair the failure. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and if there was a recall in the future he would receive a reimbursement. the failure mileage was 175,339. pmb | |||
10/20/2012 | 175339 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford e250. the contact stated the glue that held the emergency brake pad separated from the mechanism. the contact stated he tried to use the emergency brake but it was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic shop who inspected the failure but did not repair the failure. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and if there was a recall in the future he would receive a reimbursement. the failure mileage was 175,339. mw | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
06/28/2008 | 69000 | 1 | |
2004 e-250 standard-length van (conversion) with 4-wheel abs disc brakes. the right rear axle-to-caliper bracket broke (cracked) completely through one ear and could've sheared the remaining ear permitting the caliper to completely break free, potentially shearing the brake line and causing the right rear wheel to lock/seize at highway speeds with potentially disastrous results. failed pn (original) was part number xc2z2b292aa was superseded by part number 5c2z2b511ca. *tr |