Ford E-450 2007
Model E-450 made in 2007 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and exterior lighting.
Model 2007
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V496000 | LA BOIT INC. | from 04/01/2006 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 09/12/2008 | ODI | LA BOIT INC. | 09/25/2008 | 09/30/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 ford e-450, gmc 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles 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 | La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 08V497000 | LA BOIT INC. | from 04/01/2006 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 09/12/2008 | ODI | LA BOIT INC. | 09/25/2008 | 09/30/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 ford e-450, gmc 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles 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 systems 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 | La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 0714 | 10021236 | Lack of cooling fan operation. *kb | 03/23/2007 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-10-23-5 | 11/17/2010 | 10039130 | Ford: there may be a lack of rpm, hesitation, or rough running concerns when the vehicle is in idle. there may be two trouble codes stored. the problem may be caused by aftermarket generators installed or modifications to the front end driv | 07/11/2011 | |
| TSB-10-23-5 | 11/17/2010 | 10039130 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| 0754 | 10021462 | Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start. *kb | 04/27/2007 | ||
| 06229 | 10021234 | 6.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, and p2140. *kb | 03/23/2007 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TSB-08-26-3 | 06/01/2009 | 10028826 | Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| TSB-08-18-6 | 09/01/2008 | 10027985 | Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp). *pe | 02/25/2009 | |
| 19728 | 04/01/2007 | 10022243 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TSB-08-20-1 | 03/20/2009 | 10028284 | Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe | 03/20/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TSB-08-16-13 | 05/01/2009 | 10028730 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| TSB-08-16-13 | 05/01/2009 | 10028730 | Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
| 08-2-11 | 03/01/2008 | 08-4-7 | 10024325 | 6.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08. *nj | 04/04/2008 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 07219 | 10/01/2007 | 10023855 | 6.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles. *nj | 02/06/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 0703 | 06/07/2007 | 10022719 | Certain 2007 e-series strip chassis vehicle emission control information (veci) label replacement. *nj | 09/25/2007 | |
| 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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| TSB-10-12-6 | 06/11/2010 | 10034571 | Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or var | 12/06/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-08-26-3 | 06/01/2009 | 10028826 | Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 19845 | 06/01/2007 | 10022760 | Crank/no start/ no pcm communication and possibly p1336 and other codes. *nj | 09/26/2007 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 10/08/1997 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Driver and passenger airbags did not deploy during auto accident, damage to right front end and right fender.right wheel and brkae assembly completly detached from automobile.dashboard came apart. *cn | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 150039 | 1 | |
| Under normal operating conditions we have had two engines (v-10, 6.8l) throw a spark plug, stripping out the threads. both vehicles had been on the road for about an hour and upon leaving a stoplight blew the plugs, causing lost of power, raw fuel smell, leading to the vehicles being towed to the repair shop. 2005 ford e-450, cylinder #3, @ 193,096 miles on engine; horizon ford in seattle recommend replacing engine, replaced with ford re-manufactured engine. 2007 ford e-450, cylinder #3, @ 150,039 miles on engine; repaired under ford tsb 07-21-2 with insert. *tr | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 32000 | 1 | |
| Leak in molded fuel line where line changes from hose to pipe. not a wear item, safety issue. fuel line is located over exhaust manifold, fuel leak detected before additional damage occurred. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 32000 | ||
| Leak in molded fuel line where line changes from hose to pipe. not a wear item, safety issue. fuel line is located over exhaust maniford, fuel leak detected before additional damage occurred. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CORONA | 91720 | HEMBORG FORD | 951 737 6151 |