Ford E-350 1999
Model E-350 made in 1999 by Ford got 25 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1999
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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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V336000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/09/1996 to 08/02/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 08/13/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||
| PE09055 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/2009 | 04/21/2010 | 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.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e350. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal pop. immediately, fuel flooded into the vehicle cabin. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that they had to replace the spark plug. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford e350. the contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal pop. immediately, fuel flooded into the vehicle cabin. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that they had to replace the spark plug. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 250,000. kmj | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford e350. the contact stated 35 mph while driving he hear a pop. gas fuel want into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that they had to replace the spake plug. the manufacture was contacted they was not hold responsible. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 250,000.jp | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/20/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1999 ford e350. consumer states that while driving he noticed smoke in the cab and the engine started to die. consumer pulled over the vehicle became engulfed with flames. *mc the consumer believed the fire started in the engine. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 139000 | 3 | 01/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e-350. the contact stated that the spark plug has blown out of the head due to the lack of threading needing to keep it in place. the mechanic informed him that the failure has occurred three times within the last five weeks. there are no recalls available for this failure. the mechanic also stated that this could be due to a design flaw. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 139,000 and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 285000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e350 van. the contact stated that the diesel fuel tank developed corrosion. the corrosion had filtered into the engine and caused the engine to stall while the contact was driving 65 mph. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to the corrosion. the contact had the fuel tank and fuel injectors cleaned previously but the cleaning did not remedy the issue. the failure mileage was 285,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 285000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford e350 van. the contact stated that the diesel fuel tank developed corrosion. the corrosion had filtered into the engine and caused the engine to stall while the contact was driving 65 mph. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who advised that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to the corrosion. the contact had the fuel tank and fuel injectors cleaned previously but the cleaning did not remedy the issue. the failure mileage was 285,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 285000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 e350 ford van. the contact stated the diesel fuel is causing the fuel tank to develop corrosion. the corrosion had filtered into the engine and caused the engine to stall at 65 mph.. the contact took the vehicle to local mechanic and stated the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to the corrosion. the contact had the fuel tank and fuel injectors cleaned previously but the cleaning did not remedy the issue. the failure mileage was 285,000. jo vin not available | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Ford e-350 and e-250 vans, both are year,1999 the antilock and brake lights came on simultaneously at a 105k miles on each. there should be no reason for this and i also noticed many others with the same issues. it will impose a safety issue because i seen a web site mentioning how to disconnect dash lights for both. please take this into consideration before auto owners start disconnecting wire harnest. thanks, tom | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 73498 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e-350 equipped with unicorn creation lt tires, line size 225/75/r16. the contact stated that she heard a loud noise outside the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side rear outer tire blew out. the tire was taken to a tire shop and they stated that the steel belt separated. the failure mileage was 73,498. | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 1999 ford e-350 equipped with runway enduro ht tires, line sizes lt225/75/r16. the contact stated that after inspecting the driver side rear outer tire she noticed that it had become deflated. the tire was taken to a tire shop who stated that cracks had developed in the tire walls and the steel belt separated. the failure mileage was 73,000. | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 73498 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford e-350 equipped with unicorn creation lt tires, line size 225/75/r16. the contact stated that she heard a loud noise outside the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side rear outer tire blew out. the tire was taken to a tire shop and they stated that the steel belt separated. the failure mileage was 73,498. pmb | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 1999 ford e-350 equipped with runway enduro ht tires, line sizes lt225/75/r16. the contact stated that after inspecting the driver side rear outer tire she noticed that it had become deflated. the tire was taken to a tire shop who stated that cracks had developed in the tire walls and the steel belt separated. the failure mileage was 73,000. pmb | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 73498 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns unicorn creation lt225/75/r16. the contact stated that she heard a loud noise outside the vehicle and noticed that the tire blew out. the tire was taken to a tire shop and they stated that the steel belt separated. the contact stated the tire that was damaged was the passenger side read outer tire. the failure mileage was 73,498. ap | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns runway enduroht lt225/75/r16. the contact stated that she looked at her tires and noticed that the tire was flat. the tire was taken to a tire shop and they stated that the steel belt separated and there were cracks in the tire. the contact stated the tire that was damaged was the driver side read outer tire. the failure mileage was 73,000. ap | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/01/2007 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e-350. the contact received a recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. she called the dealer and they explained that the parts were on backorder, but they would disconnect the cruise control until the parts arrived. as of may 16, 2008, the parts are still unavailable. the contact believes that nearly a year is completely unreasonable to not have received the parts by now. there had been no failure to date; however, she wants her cruise control reconnected. the recall number was unknown. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| WA | SEATAC | THRIFTY AUTO SALES |