Ford E350 2000 - Electrical system - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
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 - STARTER ASSEMBLY
02/21/2001
	Consumer purchased a car on february 21, 2000 with 0 miles. after driving 18 miles, next morning vehecle would not start. towed to dealer , and they replaced starter.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
02/21/2008		1	08/27/2001
	Ford has a recall #08s01 on their fused jumper harness .we are a church with two vehicles that are needing this recall. the local dealer metro ford in tupelo mississippi has not had this part for three months and has not idea when it will come into their shop. do you have any information on this subject. can you help me with issue? paul *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
06/14/2006	94000	1	06/16/2001
	Electrical fire under the hood while parked in my driveway. *nm