Ford E-series 2008
Model E-series made in 2008 by Ford got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V542000 | TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 5123 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/09/2011 | 11/10/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Terex is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2009 xt55 aerial devices mounted on trucks. these vehicles are used to elevate personnel to trim trees and for utility work while parked in the work area. cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the plates will cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the platform to fall, resulting in serious injury or death to a person standing on the platform. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2100. owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Terex's recall campaign number is sn598.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 | 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| TSB-11-11-21 | 11/17/2011 | 10042864 | Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe | 01/20/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-11-11-21 | 11/17/2011 | 10042864 | Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe | 01/20/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 07212 | 10/01/2007 | 10023943 | Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe | 02/20/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| TSB-08-23-8 | 03/04/2009 | 10028125 | Ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area. symptoms may include fuel in engine coolant and coolant expulsion from the degas bottle. *pe updated 3/20/09. | 03/04/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |
| SB-20937 | 08/01/2009 | 10030836 | Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. models f super duty; e series; excursion; f53 motorhome chassis and low cab forward. | 12/08/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-20937 | 08/01/2009 | 10030836 | Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. models f super duty; e series; excursion; f53 motorhome chassis and low cab forward. | 12/08/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 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 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| 20124 | 02/01/2008 | 10024691 | 2008 e-series and f-series super duty - steering gear leak. *nj | 05/06/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| The events leading up to the failure: daily, highway and city driving in normal traffic conditions. vehicle has approximately 19,000 miles. the transmission failed and requires a complete swap for a new transmission. the dealership performing the repair commented that the transmission pan shows wear of a transmission with 90,000 to 100,000 miles instead of 19,000 miles. the correction to the failure is a complete removal and installation of a new transmission by ford. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| The rattle clips on the front brake pads/calipers on ford e 450 series vibrate out of position while vehicle is being driven. we have 12 of these vehicles in a fleet and they are all doing this. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/17/2008 | 100 | 1 | |
| We ordered a new 2008 econoline e-350 xlt and after driving we discerned the steering was very loose; it had an unusual amount of play; it floated around the road. it was extremely difficult to control on the highways especially at higher speeds. we brought it back to the dealer and both service manager and general manager took it for a test drive and confirmed there was a serious problem. van was brought in for another appointment to investigate the issue. they tightened some parts (?) and asked for me to drive it home and report back if it were any better. contacted them again and informed them the problem remained the same. they scheduled the van again for another appointment/diagnosis and they contacted ford tech hot line. ford hot line informed the service manager that there have been other complaints and there must be a faulty engineering design in the steering system. the ford dealer informed us that the van required yet another appointment and that the brand new van that was just built required a re-alignment at a specialty alignment facility. the van was brought in again and was realigned or major adjustments were made to the steering system. upon our test drive after the last repair we determined it was worse than before, the van floated across the road and pulled to the left side. we informed the ford dealership that the van repair was not acceptable, we contacted ford corp. hot line and informed them we will begin looking into the steps to take regarding our state's lemon laws. simultaneously, an engineer from ford motor company responsible for the east coast is scheduled to inspect and diagnose the van's steering issues in january. the dangers are numerous and obvious. our position is it is a brand new vehicle that has an engineering faulty design; it was incorrectly built and/or designed and we are concerned as to what other vehicle components have been affected by the faulty design. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. the contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 mph. the tire was replaced. the contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the dot and serial number for the tire was not available. the tire failure mileage was 20,000. the failure mileage of the vehicle was 52,000. | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. the contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 mph. the tire was replaced. the contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the dot and serial number for the tire was not available. the tire failure mileage was 20,000. the failure mileage of the vehicle was 52,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford e250. equipped with hankook tire rh03 size lt245-75-r16, the dot number and the serial number was not available. the contact stated the driver front tire tread separated while driving at 50mph. the tire was replaced. the contact also wanted to state that previously the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. tire failure mileage was 20,000. li | |||