Ford E450 2003

Model E450 made in 2003 by Ford got 15 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
04V444000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/23/2002 to 11/19/2003V (Vehicle)21484910/15/2004MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/13/200409/15/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryThe electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
NotesFord recall no. 04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V445000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/23/2002 to 04/30/2004V (Vehicle)25307609/27/2004MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/13/200409/16/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Consequence SummaryThese hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
NotesFord recall no. 04s23/customer satisfaction program 04n03. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E056000UFI FILTERS USA E (Equipment)5864008/04/2006MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/13/200606/23/2006
Defect SummaryCertain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence SummaryFailure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryUfi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
NotesThis recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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
07V336000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/05/2002 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)360000008/13/2007ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/03/200708/03/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFord 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
1779905/01/200410008561Engine roughness and driveability symptoms. *tt08/05/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
TSB-08-20-103/20/200910028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
1806908/01/200410011181Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt01/07/2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
TSB-10-12-606/11/201010034571Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or var12/06/2010
POWER TRAIN
1838201/01/200510013320Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. *tt04/14/2005
1825010/01/200410010743Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. oasis. to include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt12/07/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04N0310/01/200410010545Customer satisfaction program 04n03. additional warranty coverage for anti-lock brake system module. *tt12/01/2004
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
1752001/01/200410007350Clunk from front suspension. *tt06/14/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
10/01/200414000110/22/2002
 Dt: consumer owned a c class motor home 30 feet long, e450 ford v10 2003, make of motor was forest river sun seeker. consumer was concerned with extreme heat build up in the passenger compartment next to the dog house, and also in the driver's compartment. the heat from the motor compartment was coming through the fire wall which seemed to be well insulated. however, the heat was still coming through , and causing great discomfort to occupants of vehicle. consumer had been driving vehicle for about 4 or 5 hours in october of 2004, when he attempted to place a compact disc in the cd player he found that the dashboard was so hot that it caused him to drop the disc. consumer was worried that touching dashboard would burn him or his wife. heat was so intense that the compact disc would warp if he placed it in the player. he has talked to ford motor company, and was given the name of quite ride solutions in stockton, california. this company made an after market product that will cool down the cab, the kit cost $300.00. plus shipping and instillation charges. quite ride solutions could be reached at 209-942-4777. consumer's wife refused to ride in cab of vehicle due to extreme heat, and he would like to have ford fix vehicle so that his wife would ride with him.*ak *tt
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
10/12/20091130201
 Follow this link: http://stevewiencek.smugmug.com/photography/ford-fuel-tank/10976330_wp42t#774715040_3ceqc for a description of what i and others have experienced with this fuel tank. it is unsafe, defective and should be recalled. 1) loss of power 2) occurred every 100 miles or less 3) cost was over $5000 to replace the fuel tank fuel lines and fuel injectors. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/18/200820000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford e-450. the contact stated that when driving, the vehicle would run in a rough manner, stall, hesitate, fail to start/restart. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. the dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. this fuel tank would be the second replacement one to be installed. the vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the current mileage was approximately 40,000. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000-bk
STRUCTURE
10/01/200414000110/22/2002
 Dt: consumer owned a c class motor home 30 feet long, e450 ford v10 2003, make of motor was forest river sun seeker. consumer was concerned with extreme heat build up in the passenger compartment next to the dog house, and also in the driver's compartment. the heat from the motor compartment was coming through the fire wall which seemed to be well insulated. however, the heat was still coming through , and causing great discomfort to occupants of vehicle. consumer had been driving vehicle for about 4 or 5 hours in october of 2004, when he attempted to place a compact disc in the cd player he found that the dashboard was so hot that it caused him to drop the disc. consumer was worried that touching dashboard would burn him or his wife. heat was so intense that the compact disc would warp if he placed it in the player. he has talked to ford motor company, and was given the name of quite ride solutions in stockton, california. this company made an after market product that will cool down the cab, the kit cost $300.00. plus shipping and instillation charges. quite ride solutions could be reached at 209-942-4777. consumer's wife refused to ride in cab of vehicle due to extreme heat, and he would like to have ford fix vehicle so that his wife would ride with him.*ak *tt
TIRES
01/13/20101
 2003 ford e450 drivers side rear wheel came off while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb the rim had wear marks where the lug nuts wore large holes, which caused the studs to snap off. ohio traffic crash report #10-0038-91 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf
05/19/2007201/01/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford e450. the contact stated that all four of his michelin lt 225 75r/16 tires had large cracks in the sidewalls. the tire manufacturer stated that the cracks were due to normal wear and tear. the dot number was unknown. the current mileage is 41,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
09/01/20032
 I have a jayco motorhome on a ford e450 chassis, original. tires michelin 225/75 with load factor e. max load of the tires is 9880lbs, my actual rear axle weight 9270 (static and motorhome empty with no water, fuel tank 1/3 full) according to michelin that is asking for tire failure ( had 2 already) because the dynamic loads (going down the street, bumps - uphill - downhill- sideloads) will be over the tire limit. that's the reason the law requires pass, cars and light trucks to have a 16% reserve capacity; mine is down to about 2%. with full fuel and water tank, little bit of staff loaded for vacation or putting anything on the trailer hitch (boat or even loaded bike rack) i am overweight for the existing tires and max rear axle weight i know that is not an issue ford has to deal but jayco.but i would very much appreciate your expertise about what to do (is that motorhome a risk to drive , maybe unsafe?) is there any means to increase the max rear axle weight on that e450 chassis? any way i could put on a different tire size (enough room on the rim / wheel-well;that would increase the max tire load about 1000lbs - but is that legal and doable, especially. with the dual tires. i am looking forward to your answer *la
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/14/2007104/25/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford e450. the contact received a recall notice from ford for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. she attempted to have the deactivation switch disconnected; however, the dealer stated that she would have to pay for the service. a representative from ford informed her to pull out the fuse since she was unable to get to the location of where the switch could be deactivated. a mechanic strongly recommended that she not pull the fuse out because the vehicle could still catch fire. in december of 2007, ford stated that the parts for the recall repair would be unavailable until approximately march of 2008. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage is 7,402. updated 02/19/08. *lj
09/20/200734784105/18/2005
 Ford safety recall 05s28 - i went to dealer and they deactivated cruise control but they did not have parts to repair - told they would be available nov - called today told national backorder most likely not till march 08 - why the long delay? *tr
09/17/2007108/03/2007
 Ford e-450 speed control deactivation switch replacement. ford is out of parts and will not be available until after beginning of next year according to service department at local dealer. *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
09/03/2007111/20/2002
 I received a recall notice (05s28) on sept. 2007 on the cruise control on our 2003 ford motor home. as of april 2, 2008 the dealer still does not have the part to fix the problem and they have no idea when they will be getting the parts. i do not feel this is a reasonable response time. this is the second recall for the same problem. we have had to take the motor home to them to disconnect the cruise control and really need to have this fixed. *tr
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
01/13/20101
 2003 ford e450 drivers side rear wheel came off while driving on the ohio turnpike. *kb the rim had wear marks where the lug nuts wore large holes, which caused the studs to snap off. ohio traffic crash report #10-0038-91 updated letter 04/29/10 *bf

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