Ford E-450 1997

Model E-450 made in 1997 by Ford got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09V399000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)450000010/27/2009ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/13/200910/13/2009
Defect SummaryFord 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 SummaryA vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Corrective SummaryFord 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.
NotesFord'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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/06/201154000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford e-450. the contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer stated the part were not available. the contact stated the heater control switch failed to function; therefore, only cold air emits from the heater system. the contact believed the failure was related to the failure described in a recall that was not listed on the safercar.gov website. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. rvk
07/06/201154000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford e450. the contact stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control). the dealer stated the part was not available for repairs. the contact stated the heater control switches do not activate the heat when turned. the contact stated only cold air emits from the heating system. the contact believed the failure was related to the failure described in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 54,000. ds