Ford E Series 1994
Model E Series made in 1994 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 35 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (visibility). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1994
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
96I003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | I | 240000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/28/1996 | 06/03/1996 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the front end accessory drive (fead) serpentine drive belt can detach from the engine pulleys during certain engine operations. the diesel engine can cause the belts to stretch in excess of the tensioner capacity and the belt detaches from the pulleys. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Belt failures can result in the loss of power steering assist and the loss of brake assist once the vacuum reservoir is depleted. also fead belt failure poses a risk of engine compartment fire in vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions if it results in the transmission oil cooler hose rupture. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new tensioner, drive belt, belt guide and an improved idler pulley. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note:ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to replace the fead serpentine belt without charge.owners can contact ford at 1-800-285-4545. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
01194 | 10/01/2001 | 627747 | This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt | 02/22/2002 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
15355 | 10/01/2001 | 630273 | Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes p1105, p1106 (upper and lower alternator faults). *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
15397 | 11/01/2001 | 630412 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
980307 | 04/01/1998 | 602160 | Conditions with pressure being higher/lower than expected. *yc | 09/23/1998 | |
980301 | 04/23/1998 | 600093 | Condition with rough idle. *yc | 04/23/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
11776 | 08/01/1998 | 615276 | Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engines may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
4658 | 08/01/1998 | 615194 | Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
985072 | 11/01/1998 | 613203 | Some vehicles with 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a no start / hard start and / or long crank time. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
980323 | 04/01/1998 | 603516 | Concerns with external oil leaks. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
980302 | 04/01/1998 | 602154 | Some vehicles experiencing hard start/ no start. *yc | 09/22/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
11672 | 10/30/2003 | 10004873 | 7.3l dit turbocharger replacement under warranty. ford special service message. *tt | 01/12/2004 | |
980303 | 04/01/1998 | 602155 | Symptoms with lack of power. verify actual engine turbo-boost as outlined on the diagnostic sheet. *ak | 09/22/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
BC0883961004 | 10/04/1996 | 50440 | Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
980304 | 04/01/1998 | 602156 | Complaints regarding the fuel economy. *yc | 09/22/1998 | |
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||||
980317 | 01/01/1998 | 7713 | 607720 | Park brake cable drag, causing rear brake vibration. *ak | 02/06/2001 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
03261 | 01/05/2003 | 10008279 | New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt | 07/26/2004 | |
BC0820961010 | 10/10/1996 | 50415 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibrations for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
BC0255970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51089 | 4x4 front axle is leaking through the vent tube. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
18738 | 07/01/2005 | 10017868 | Abs lamp on with no scan tool communication with the 4wabs module. *tt | 12/06/2005 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
STEERING | |||||
17254 | 10/01/2003 | 10004908 | Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt | 01/14/2004 | |
16040 | 07/01/2002 | 636235 | Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt | 11/06/2002 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
02168 | 08/19/2002 | 635974 | Reports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
985153 | 11/01/1998 | 613288 | Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
6417 | 06/01/1999 | 606839 | Addressing tire balance hints. *tt | 09/03/1999 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
14374 | 09/01/2000 | 618616 | Subject regarding front suspension inspection procedures. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
12123 | 11/01/1998 | 613145 | Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
12070 | 11/01/1998 | 613041 | Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
12556 | 03/01/1999 | 6091800 | Subject regarding technical hotline assistance for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
980301 | 04/23/1998 | 600093 | Condition with rough idle. *yc | 04/23/1998 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
980301 | 04/01/1998 | 602153 | Experiencing rough idle/miss. *ak | 09/22/1998 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VISIBILITY | ||||||
PE98038 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/08/1998 | 11/20/1998 | POWER MIRROR CIRCUIT FIRES | ||
Alleged that a short circuit in the remote power mirror control switch causes a fire in the driver's door. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
2 | |||
Engine failed, replaced and failed again. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
1 | |||
Exhaust system leaking. | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
05/05/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
Speedometer and cruise control do not work. the ford company says it can not be fixed.tt at 60 mph the speedometer flucates from 50 too 70 mph and also the cruise control does not work, consumer has taken vehicle to dealership on four occasions and called the customer service center and have been told the problem can not be fixed.*jb | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
1 | |||
Cruise control failed. | |||
05/05/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
Speedometer and cruise control do not work. the ford company says it can not be fixed.tt at 60 mph the speedometer flucates from 50 too 70 mph and also the cruise control does not work, consumer has taken vehicle to dealership on four occasions and called the customer service center and have been told the problem can not be fixed.*jb | |||
05/05/1995 | |||
Speedometer and cruise control do not work. the ford company says it can not be fixed. please describe. tt |