2009 Ford E-150
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Recalls
14 recalls name the 2009 Ford E-150. Newest first.
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Roush IS recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 ford E-350 (duel rear wheel), my 2009-2011 ford e- 150, E-250, and E-350, and my 2009-2011 ford E-450 cutaways. the fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. the safety recall began on september 29, 2011. owners may contact roush at 1-800-59-rouch (1-800-597-6874.
Roush IS recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 5.4L engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford E-450 6.8L engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. the fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. the safety recall began on september 26, 2011. owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
Roush IS recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between december 17, 2010, and may 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model year 2009 through 2011 ford e-series vans/wagons/shuttles/cutaway (150, 250 and 350) with 5.4L engines ("e-series"), and my 2011 ford E-450 cutaways. the valves…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
As of may 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
Mobility transportation (mts) IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Mts IS working with ricon and ricon will be performing 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 began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.
Mobility transportation (mts) IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and fitted 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, should the "up"…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When 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.
Remedy
Mts will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect IS under investigation. 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 began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.
Mobility works IS recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis after november 2007 and 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Mobility works IS working with ricon and ricon will be performing 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 began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Mobility works IS recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis and chevrolet 2500 chassis after november 2007 and fitted 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, should the "up" button be released…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When 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.
Remedy
Mobility works will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect IS under investigation. 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 began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Comm-trans IS recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Comm-trans IS working with ricon and ricon will be performing 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 began on july 6, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.
Comm-trans IS recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted 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, should the "up" button be released…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When 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.
Remedy
Comm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect IS under investigation. 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 began on july 6, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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- Service brakes
Brake system came on my truck did want to stop on city street the brake systemcame on my skid will come on
- Engine
Spark plug blow out
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2009 ford E-150. While driving 25 mph, the number seven driver side spark plug failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread on the cylinder head was stripped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2009 ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front of the vehicle shook violently out of control. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to remedy the failure. the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front of the vehicle shook violently out of control. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to remedy the failure. the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the tires and the steering damper were replaced. In addition, an alignment was performed but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
Adult male driver, I've ran a truck sales since 1971, driving all brands an this IS a first and the most dangerous 2 or 3 minutes of my life..... Driving a 2009 ford F150 61,62 mph on cruise, coming into leary georgia an approaching 2 vehicles ahead of me, I touched the brake petal to…
Adult male driver, I've ran a truck sales since 1971, driving all brands an this IS a first and the most dangerous 2 or 3 minutes of my life..... Driving a 2009 ford F150 61,62 mph on cruise, coming into leary georgia an approaching 2 vehicles ahead of me, I touched the brake petal to release the cruise control. This IS the start of a nite mare. The throttle went wide open, from 60 I go to 75 -80 I had to pass the 2 cars ahead in town or rear end them. I had both feet on the brake an the transmission kept downshifting giving it more power. I turned the ignition off and then no brakes, no steering, no lights. I was prepared to hit woods or building to dodge the cars on street, had a full 90 degree rt turn to make an cross a rr track, needing brakes and lights I turned ignition on , full throttle again, turned ignition back off and steered under a service stations canopy and back out on the street and across jumped the curb and into a god sent vacant lot, grassy, wet and soft. It stopped. after a few minutes and taking my nitroglycerin ,i stopped shaking enough to start the engine, it idled. I locked it and left a note on the windshield to not attempt to drive this vehicle will kill you, will run away full speed. don't blame it on driver error-cellphone-texting or alcohol- it was a runa-way truck and will seriously hurt or kill your wife, son or daughter that's inexperienced. *tr
- Electrical system
On approximately 8/25/2010, while driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly shut down electrically. It couldn't be started by aaa. It was towed to a local repair shop and they found a burned wire that went from the fuse box to a junction box. He told me that this IS an engineering defect in the…
On approximately 8/25/2010, while driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly shut down electrically. It couldn't be started by aaa. It was towed to a local repair shop and they found a burned wire that went from the fuse box to a junction box. He told me that this IS an engineering defect in the vehicle as the wire IS too close to the brakes and when it gets hot the wire burns out. He also said that the vehicle can eventually go on fire. It was repaired and then on 9/25/2011 the same thing occurred. I had the vehicle towed to american ford on rt 17 south in paramus new jersey. They found again a burned wire from the fuse box. I asked them not to repair the vehicle until someone from the national safety board investigates this vehicle. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
(Defective lock/handle) this incident occurred when the door was in a lock position and a passenger tried to open the door. Something snapped. Then the door was unable to open even after the door IS unlocked. after my friend did me a favor to fix it, the same thing happened on the passenger door.…
(Defective lock/handle) this incident occurred when the door was in a lock position and a passenger tried to open the door. Something snapped. Then the door was unable to open even after the door IS unlocked. after my friend did me a favor to fix it, the same thing happened on the passenger door. The door was locked then my coworker tried to open the door before I unlocked it from the car alarm, then a component on the handle snapped. So now I have to open the door from the back or side door. *kb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10254138All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10205022Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 102049974R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available
- 10183758Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10138524The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10137113Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems. If you suspect a system has been modified, the following resources can be used to verify original equipment: Monroney Label (Window Sticker), Professional Technician Society (PTS) OASIS tab select SYNC or HVBOM. For Genuine Ford accessories use: PTS Workshop Tab select Dealer Installed Accessory or Accessory Installation.
- 10127405Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
- 100810132009-2016 e-series difficulty programing trailer brake control (tbc) module.
- 100752624R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Series, 2008-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles that exhibit a grinding, whine-type noise, vibration and/or gear slippage while driving, or a loss of reverse resulting from a planetary gear assembly failure.
- 10056701Ford/lincoln/mercury: failure of planetary gear assembly IS due to transmission, on certain vehicles, exhibiting grinding, gear slippage, whine type noise, vibration, while driving or loss of reverse.
- 10056196Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, F-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
- 10056191Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3RD or no 4TH gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. Model 2008-2013 mark LT, F-150, crown victoria, grand marquis, town car, e series.
- 10055629Ford: on some trucks, there IS a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, IS less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. Model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
- 10055018Ford: the diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0130, (oxygen sensor circuit bank 1, sensor 1) or p0150 (oxygen sensor circuit bank 2, sensor 1) will appear when the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS illuminated on some trucks and service procedure IS provided. Model 2009-2011 3-150, 250, 350, 450.
- 10041932Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
- 10040784Roush industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The emission control labels do not meet standards.
- 10039053Ford: if there IS an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This IS a software problem.
- 10037561Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
- 10032624Ford: steering wander. Some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. Steering gear mesh load adjustment. Front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. Sticky on center feel may also be due to ball joint tightness and/or high friction/rubbing of the intermediate shaft boot.
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