Ford E250 1992
Model E250 made in 1992 by Ford got 25 consumer complains, 7 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.8l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 15/19/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 14 | 910821 |
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 14 | 910821 |
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 11/14/12 | 12/18/14 | Regular | $ 1499 | 14 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V336000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/22/1991 to 08/31/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 08/13/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V051000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/03/1991 to 09/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 225000 | 02/18/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/2008 | 02/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08s01.customers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 6417 | 06/01/1999 | 606839 | Addressing tire balance hints. *tt | 09/03/1999 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 12835 | 06/01/1999 | 6092006 | Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt | 11/17/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| EA95012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/31/1995 | 05/28/1996 | FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT | 96I003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA95012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/31/1995 | 05/28/1996 | FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT | 96I003001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA95012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/31/1995 | 05/28/1996 | FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT | 96I003002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE93015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/09/1993 | 07/27/1993 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Horn assembly failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/09/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Computer command control module. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Water pump pulley and belt failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Radiator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/28/1997 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Oil pan rusted through causing oil leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Drive belt failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/11/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| A/c compressor failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/29/1997 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Gas tank failed causing gas to leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 25000 | 08/10/1992 | |
| Noticed gasoline dripping on ground while filing tank. then it continued to drip when parked. investigated the filler tube and it was cracked. replaced the tube. it appeared the original tube was too short and a stress crack resulted. *nlm | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 07/28/1994 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Emergency brake pedal assembly failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/03/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/18/2006 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph down a hill, the brakes failed to slow or stop the vehicle. the vehicle slid sideways as the contact turned to avoid hitting the building across the intersection, impacting the curb, causing the vehicle to roll five times before coming to a stop. both parties were injured. the first received minor cuts to both legs and a laceration to the right arm requiring stitches as well as whiplash and a concussion. the second party was transported to the hospital before a list of injuries was made available. a police report and pictures were taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Rear brakes failed. | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed 4 times during rain, causing vehicle to lose control. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Resurfaced front rotors. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/15/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Rear doors failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving down the freewaythe hood flew open and shattered the windshield the windsheild was 3 inches from the steering wheel when inspecting the hood i found that the metal that the hood catch grabs on to tore out i own 3 92 ford van 1 e 150 and 2 e 250 i checked the hoods on them ,and found that they to are ready to brake to the sheet metal they use cracks. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/04/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Front suspension failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| Upper and lower ball joints are prematurely wearing out, and have been replaced three timess within a 18,000 mile period, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1992 | ||
| Ball joints worn out prematurely. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Lower ball joint failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 2 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Upper ball joints failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/07/1996 | 1 | 07/30/1992 | |
| Rear axle oil seals failed. | |||
| 03/26/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Rear suspension failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| The rear left suspension leaf spring broke dealer replaced this once . tt | |||