Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| BC0853961007 | 10/07/1996 | 50435 | Airbag light on & code 21, may be caused by an electromagnetic interference generated within the electrical system. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 98-4742 | 09/01/1998 | 607157 | Vehicle stalls upon acceleration. *ak | 11/03/2000 | |
| BC0696961023 | 10/23/1996 | 50368 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 99E01 | 03/01/1999 | 604821 | Subject regarding on-board diagnostic (obd) system upgrades. *tt | 05/14/1999 | |
| 9726 | 01/20/1997 | 51385 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - gaseous fuel prep (gfp) vehicles - powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming required - vehicles with 2.0l or 4.9l engine. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| PE09055 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/2009 | 04/21/2010 | HVAC Switch Failures | ||
| Odi has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.each fleet operates mini buses built on a ford e350 or e450 cutaway chassis.the oem hvac blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.one fleet reported a vehicle fire.no injuries were sustained.however, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.the driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to determine if the blower motor switch failures create a situation where a vehicle fire is possible and presents a safety risk to the driver and other passengers. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was being driven spark plugs blewout on engine head. engine head was replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Vehicle caught fire. cause of fire was determined by ford inspector to be a faulty electrical cable that shorted out due high moisture levels and no protection of cable. *ak | |||