Ford E-450 Cutaway 2005

Model E-450 Cutaway made in 2005 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07V569000WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIESfrom 04/30/2004 to 02/17/2007V (Vehicle)100601/08/2008ODIWHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES12/15/200712/14/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements that are used in the salt states during the winter season.
Consequence SummaryThe deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
Corrective SummaryRetrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2008. owners may contact wheeled coach at 800-932-7077.
NotesCustomers 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
04/11/2009786901
 I have a 2005 ford e450 cutaway 6.0l diesel engine and it will shutdown completely during normal driving conditions. this condition was diagnose by a certified mechanic as a problem w/ ficm & pcm computers both where replaced by us. the problem continues and after long hours of research found recall campaign (05v270000) call ford and they informed me this vehicle was not included in the recall. this failure occurs aprox. 15 min after driving at normal speeds. we have employees who drive this vehicle and were close to have very serious consequences that can cause major injuries to the public and our employees. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
04/11/2009786901
 I have a 2005 ford e450 cutaway 6.0l diesel engine and it will shutdown completely during normal driving conditions. this condition was diagnose by a certified mechanic as a problem w/ ficm & pcm computers both where replaced by us. the problem continues and after long hours of research found recall campaign (05v270000) call ford and they informed me this vehicle was not included in the recall. this failure occurs aprox. 15 min after driving at normal speeds. we have employees who drive this vehicle and were close to have very serious consequences that can cause major injuries to the public and our employees. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
07/21/2009700001
 Egr failure with 6.0lford e-450 school buses 14050# gvwr leaving students & drivers stranded in intersections & roadways. *tr