Ford E450 1998

Model E450 made in 1998 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 22 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1998

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06V286000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)120000008/07/2006ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/01/200608/02/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence SummaryOverheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
NotesFord recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1256203/01/19996091808Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1298. *tt11/15/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
590103/01/1999605259Service tips for identifying injector driver module (idm) failure with diagnostic trouble code p1298. *tt06/07/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
99E0510/01/19996090200Emissions recall on certain diesel cutaway vehicles with incorrect emissions calibrations. *tt03/10/2000
POWER TRAIN
1838201/01/200510013320Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. *tt04/14/2005
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
1382203/01/2001620274Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt07/23/2001
522412/01/1998615343Some vehicles with the dana 80 model axle may exhibit a customer concern with the level of sound (whine) that is produced above 35 mph. engineering is investigating. *tt01/13/2001
1218611/01/1998613239Some e-450 vehicles with the dana 80 model axle may exhibit a customer concern with the level of sound (whine) that is produced above 35 mph. *mjs06/19/2000
804802/01/2000612257Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt06/07/2000
659907/01/1999610702Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a concern with the amount of sound, whine produced above 35 mph.05/11/2000
581603/01/1999605227For vehicles with model 80 rear axles, exhibiting a whine noise concern, a service kit with a dampened driveshaft is availble. *tt06/04/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
1382201/01/2000612878Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only, may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *mjs06/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
1251403/01/19996091758Subject regarding dana 80 axle whine / dampened driveshaft. *tt11/14/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
1496306/01/2001622744Some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code c1229, c1230 and c1237. *tt10/22/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
051111/14/200505221610013298Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure. *tt04/14/2005
SUSPENSION
0524801/01/200510018941Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt01/25/2006
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
1559101/01/2002630150Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings. *tt04/15/2002
1376301/01/2000612791Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *mjs06/12/2000
789501/01/20007895612290Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals.06/07/2000
SUSPENSION - REAR
804803/01/2000612659Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only, may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt06/12/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
PE09055FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/200904/21/2010HVAC 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
10/20/2000212/01/1998
 This was on a ambluance with a patient on going to a hosiptal. *ak (dot number: vdil1xd347 tiresize: lt225r75/1)
09/12/1999103/01/1998
 In both incidents, the tires were inflated to 80 psi as recommended by manufacturer. tires were mounted on the inside rear of the vehicle and vehicle is equipped with rear dual tire configuration. out side temp was around 85 degees fahrenheit in both incidents. tires were sent to firestone for evaluation. initially firestone claimed that i (consumer) had operated tires improperly and therefor was the cause of the blowouts. eventually, after several phone calls and letters, they did reimburse me for my out of pocket expenses. i have digital pictures of both tires that failed and will be happy to provide you with these upon request.( dot number: vd1l1xd287 tire size: lt22575r16 )
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/27/200422008208/17/1999
 I have had two blowouts of firestone steeltex tires, p235/75r16 on a 1998 ford econonline with a winnebago rv coach mounted on the chassis. under both circumstances, the tires were properly inflated (at 80 psi per the manufacture instructions), and in both situations the pressure was checked within hours of the failure. the vehicle has been weighed on certified scales and does not exceed tire recommended load capacities. in both situations, the tire tread sepearated from the inner core. the first tire had approximately 20,000 miles on it when it went, and the most recent one had 22,000 miles on it. there was plenty of tread life left and there were no visible signs of damage from road hazards prior to the failures.*ak
08/08/2001104/01/1998
 This is the second time with these tires that the tread came completely off. the first time it was a rear tire and there were 15 passengers in the vehicle, the driver was able to control the bus because of the dual wheels on the rear but the tire caused damage to the side of the bus. the second time was the left front, the driver was just minutes from picking up george stienbrenner's wife and guests. the bus went up one two wheels but the driver was able to regain control. the tire tread came compleatly off and damaged the side of the bus. *ak (dot number: 25434 ur tiresize: lt225/75r1)
08/08/2001104/01/1998
 This is the second time with these tires that the tread came completely off. the first time it was a rear tire and there were 15 passengers in the vehicle, the driver was able to control the bus because of the dual wheels on the rear but the tire caused damage to the side of the bus. the second time was the left front, the driver was just minutes from picking up george stienbrenner's wife and guests. the bus went up one two wheels but the driver was able to regain control. the tire tread came compleatly off and damaged the side of the bus. *ak
09/16/2000
 Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and left rear tire tread separated. firestone steet flex radial rs#,lt225/75r16, #dot vd111xl. there were no injuries, and he has contacted firestone. *ak

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