Ford E-450 2008

Model E-450 made in 2008 by Ford got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09V434000ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INCfrom 05/01/2007 to 08/31/2009V (Vehicle)5312/31/2009MFRENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC11/13/200911/05/2009
Defect SummaryE-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 SummaryThis defect could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryE-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.
NotesOwners 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 .
09V456000CUES, INC. V (Vehicle)26901/05/2010MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/19/200911/30/2009
Defect SummaryCues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis 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 SummaryThis defect could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryCues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
NotesOwners 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-10-23-511/17/201010039130Ford: 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 driv07/11/2011
TSB-10-23-511/17/201010039130Ready07/11/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TSB-08-26-306/01/200910028826Ford: 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. *pe06/01/2009
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
TSB-08-18-609/01/200810027985Ford 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). *pe02/25/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
TSB-08-16-1305/01/200910028730Ford: 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. *pe05/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
TSB-08-16-1305/01/200910028730Ford: 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. *pe05/20/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
TSB-10-12-606/11/201010034571Ford: 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 var12/06/2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TSB-08-26-306/01/200910028826Ford: 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. *pe06/01/2009
POWER TRAIN
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SP-07B5110/26/200710032245Ford: do not demonstrate, deliver, or sell. certain 2008 model year cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles built at ohio assembly plant. in small number of the affected vehicles, the incorrect right side frame rail was used when construct02/25/2010

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.