Ford E-350 Bus 2003

Model E-350 Bus made in 2003 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (electrical system).

Model 2003

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07111010022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj09/19/2007

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
PE09055FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/200904/21/2010HVAC 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.