Ford E450 2008

Model E450 made in 2008 by Ford got 3 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V676000COLONIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY V (Vehicle)5012/23/2008ODICOLONIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY12/18/200812/18/2008571403
Defect SummaryColonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryColonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or colonial at 1-301-698-5100.
NotesCustomers 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 .
10V128000ELKHART COACH V (Vehicle)41MFRELKHART COACH04/02/201004/02/2010
Defect SummaryElkhart coach has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryElkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
NotesOwners 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 .
10V130000ELKHART COACH V (Vehicle)200MFRELKHART COACH04/02/201004/02/2010
Defect SummaryElkhart coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain transit buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence SummaryWhen the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryElkhart coach will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800- 322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
NotesOwners 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 .
08V677000COLONIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY V (Vehicle)5012/23/2008ODICOLONIAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY12/18/200812/22/2008571404
Defect SummaryColonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryColonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or colonial at 1-301-698-5100.
NotesCustomers 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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/02/2007150
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford e450 he purchased in 2007. he stated that the vehicle would lurch forward when he depressed the brake pedal. in addition, he felt that the accelerator is too close to the brake pedal. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle it is a recreational vehicle. the failure mileage was 150 and current mileage is 2,300.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11/12/20097852105/14/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford econoline e450. the contact stated that he smelled fuel. he also checked the fuel tank and fuel lines and didn't observed any damage to the fuel tank. the dealer confirmed that there was a bad seam weld on the fuel tank. the fuel tank was replaced according to the warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was 7921 and the failure mileage was approximately 7852. updated 12/22/09
TIRES
03/13/20091
 2008 ford e450, gulfstream class c motor home. no accident. observed severe cracking in all tires, dryrot. later question to id which tire, listed rf. it is all 6 tires on ground and spare. 7 total. took in to dealer this date. the contacted mfg. mfg ok'ed replacement however requires 20% payment. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
INPLAINFIELD46168ANDY MOHR FORD317-839-6541