Ford E250 1984
Model E250 made in 1984 by Ford got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.
Model 1984
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/19/17 | $ 1251 | 14 | 831010 | |||
( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 14/21/17 | $ 1339 | 14 | 83 9 1 | |||
( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 3 gears | 17/21/18 | $ 1102 | 14 | 83 825 | |||
( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 14/21/17 | $ 1339 | 14 | 83 825 | |||
( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/15/13 | $ 1562 | 14 | 83 825 | |||
( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/16/13 | $ 1562 | 14 | 831125 | |||
( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/20/17 | $ 1251 | 14 | 831010 | |||
( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 15/21/17 | $ 1251 | 14 | 83 9 1 | |||
( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 3 gears | 16/21/18 | $ 1172 | 14 | 83 825 | |||
( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 13/19/15 | $ 1442 | 14 | 83 824 | |||
( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 11/13/11 | $ 1704 | 14 | 83 927 |
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 - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
88V133000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1977 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 14975 | 09/14/1988 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/09/1988 | 08/16/1988 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from ford cutaway chassisand vans. | |||||||||||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
87V144000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 188000 | 02/03/1988 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/09/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
85V061000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1983 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 8500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/14/1985 | 05/21/1985 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
Defect Summary | When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. system: fuel/fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
84V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
84V014000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 1050 | 03/13/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/07/1984 | 02/22/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels. the welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Affected wheels will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks (vans) and mpvs equipped with 16.5 x 6.75single rear wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if the cracking continues, tire pressure may begradually lost, or the wheel rim and tire may separate from the vehicle. wheelwobble or vibration may occur before the wheel and tire separate from thevehicle. loss of tire pressure, or loss of tire and wheel could cause loss ofcontrol and an accident. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
95524 | 03/01/1995 | 39892 | There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
BC2893950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3055505 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE87017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/28/1987 | 05/26/1987 | FUEL LEAKS/FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA87019 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/30/1987 | 10/23/1987 | FUEL EXPULSION | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA87002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1986 | 04/29/1987 | FILLER NECK SPURT | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
02/24/1996 | 1 | ||
Springs are inadequate for the weight of the trailer. | |||
TIRES | |||
11/06/2005 | 1 | ||
Firestone steeltex radial r4s tire blew out at 50 mph while driving in a narrow, no-stop highway construction zone. flying tire tread destroyed van's rear quarter panel and some paint. *nm |