Ford E-250 2008
Model E-250 made in 2008 by Ford got 5 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V308000 | BOULEVARD VAN CITY, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 3 | 09/23/2008 | ODI | BOULEVARD VAN CITY, LLC | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | 571 | 404 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Boulevard is recalling 3 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts 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 | Boulevard 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V434000 | ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC | from 05/01/2007 to 08/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | 12/31/2009 | MFR | ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC | 11/13/2009 | 11/05/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This defect could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 4000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford e-250 with hankook dynapro as tires, size lt245/75/r16, dot number: t7xd5jnh. the contact stated that when driving various speeds, there was a severe thump felt from the rear of the vehicle. after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact was advised that the front driver side tire separated and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to certified dealer where the tire was replaced. the failure recurred within a few months. the tire was replaced a second time. later, the contact experienced the same failure on the front passenger side tire. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by a defect in the vehicle itself. the failure mileage was approximately 4,000. the tire failure mileage was approximately 3,500. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 4000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford e-250 with hankook dynapro as tires, size lt245/75/r16, dot# t7xd5jnh. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he felt a severe thumping in the rear of the vehicle. after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic they had advised him that the drivers side front tire had separated and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to certifed dealer who dealt with those specific tires and they contacted the manufacturer and the tire replaced. after a few months of driving on the new tire the same failure had re occurred. the tire was replaced again. the failure had re occured for a third time but on the passenger front tire. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the failure maybe due to his vehicle and a defect on their end. the failure mileage was approximately 4,000 on the vehicle and approximately 3,500 on the tires. tb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/25/2009 | 42250 | 1 | |
| When the engine on the 2008 e250 ford cargo van was started and the truck put into the drive gear, the engine raced at a high rpm rate sufficient to spin the rear wheels, lunge forward under what felt like full power, slammed through a fence and down into a ravine. the van was a rental from enterprise leasing co. the passenger's right ring finger was severed in the crash. no air bags deployed and apparently never installed in the 2008 van. the accelerator appeared to be stuck in the out-of-control run-away. *tr | |||