Ford Econoline 2005
Model Econoline made in 2005 by Ford got 24 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V662000 | SUNSET VANS INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 10/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 267 | 03/04/2009 | ODI | SUNSET VANS INC. | 12/15/2008 | 12/15/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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 Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 08V663000 | SUNSET VANS INC. | from 04/01/2005 to 09/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 169 | 03/04/2009 | ODI | SUNSET VANS INC. | 12/16/2008 | 12/16/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis 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 system accessible 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 Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline van. while driving at an unknown speed, the fuses began to short out electrical components in the vehicle. the dealer stated that there was a piece of metal located in the fuse rack that touched the wiring harness and caused the electrical wiring to short. the contact was concerned with the safety of not having the wiring harness properly covered, which could potentially cause more electrical failures or a fire. the manufacturer informed the dealer to place the wiring harness back to its original state. there was no type of protection or covering over the wiring harness. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were less than 50,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 77559 | ||
| Total failure of diesel engine. apparent defective engine design in the ford/navistar 6l powestroke across several model years has been reported on inernet. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/28/2007 | 52800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford excursion. the contact stated that intermittently the vehicle would stall, and then immediately restart. the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times to diagnose the failure; however, since the technicians are unable to identify the cause of the failure, no repairs have been made. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 52,800. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 12/18/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline 350. while driving approximately 65 mph going up a hill the vehicle lost power and it became difficult to accelerate. the failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven in the last two weeks. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the failure was due to delamination in the gas tank and the gas tank,fuel pump, oil and fuel filters would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. ds | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline van. the contact stated they can smell gas inside the vehicle and that smoke comes out of the tail pipe. the dealer has replaced the liner on the fuel tank twice. the dealer stated the failure is because the diesel fuel eats through the lining. the failure mileage was 50000 and the current mileage was 78000.rl | |||
| SEAT BELTS - INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT | |||
| 04/05/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford econoline 350 van. the contact stated that the seatbelts were defective (second row captain seat behind the passenger side/captian chair behind the driver seat). the contact said the seatbelt dislodged from the hinge and would not lock into place. the dealership and manufacturer were contacted and told the contact that she would have to pay out of pocket to repair the defect. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. also, the contact stated that the bench seat (third row) would not lock into place when a child was being placed in its child seat. nw | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 100000 | ||
| The paint on the back of the van from the top to the bumper in an approximate 1 foot swath has peeled off. a body shop guy said that they didn't put a thick enough coat on or that the base was faulty. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| Our street needs a speed bump on 42nd ave s between findley and orcas. there are many children and cars go too fast. *tr | |||