Ford E250 1989
Model E250 made in 1989 by Ford got 7 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.
Model 1989
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 | RWD | 14/16/15 | 16/20/17 | Regular | $ 950 | 14 | 880801 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1017 | 14 | 890619 |
( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 11/13/12 | 12/16/14 | Regular | $ 1187 | 14 | 880813 |
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
91V146000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1989 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 350000 | 12/20/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1991 | 09/30/1991 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. you will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. in the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. an operator will take your name and telephonenumber. a ford representative will call you back. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
90V101000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 111000 | 07/17/1990 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/01/1990 | 06/14/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. this could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: park gear snap ring.vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission. |
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 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
951113 | 06/01/1995 | 45086 | Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw | 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 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
985A38 | 03/18/1998 | 601045 | Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc | 06/23/1998 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
EA93014 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/04/1993 | 07/29/1994 | ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE90037 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/30/1990 | 05/22/1990 | LOSS OF POWER BRAKE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
PE91077 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/23/1991 | 10/31/1991 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA91044 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/1991 | 10/30/1992 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | 92V026000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA91031 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/26/1991 | 11/01/1991 | FUEL EXPULSION | 91V146000 | |
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
03/01/1994 | |||
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the head lights on the vehicle to turn off the cruise control is turn on. *ak | |||
01/12/1995 | |||
Interior vehicle fire which totally melted dashboard, steering wheel and column. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
12/01/1995 | |||
The oil pan rusted from the vehicle. tt | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
04/15/2008 | 41000 | 1 | |
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford e250. the contact noticed that the dual fuel tank selector valves were not working properly. the contact also smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle. he called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices) and was referred to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that ford does not keep any recall information from the past ten years. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 41,000. updated 07/09/08 *bf updated | |||
05/27/1997 | 1 | ||
Smell of fuel while driving, fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing fuel to pour out through fuel filler cap,could cause fire. *ak | |||
SEATS | |||
1 | |||
Seat tracks bent in accident, causing seat to dislodge from tracks. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
Right brake caliper hose collapsed, heating up the brake fluid up, resulting in the brake failure, hose needs to be replaced. tt |