1993 Ford E-250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Ford E-250. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
The vehicle was being driven on the highway, and it caught fire. The police and the fire department were present at the scene, but at the time the incident took place, it was a complete loss. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Leaking fuel tank due to abrasive wear at top of tank where attached to car body.strong gas fumes filled the van,noticeable for several months, becoming much worse. Mechanic found three holes intop of tank.no buffers or padding were found between the tank and body of van.metal around holes brightly…
Leaking fuel tank due to abrasive wear at top of tank where attached to car body.strong gas fumes filled the van,noticeable for several months, becoming much worse. Mechanic found three holes intop of tank.no buffers or padding were found between the tank and body of van.metal around holes brightly worn.shifting of gas in tank from leakage had loosened holding straps.great danger of fire.illness of chief driver with chest and lung pain from fumes.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The exhaust manifolds on my van failed about a year ago. I had them replaced with genuine ford parts. They continiue to glow orange everytime I drive the vehicle. I have had several mechanics look into the problem with no luck whatsoever. Finally I called my local ford dealer here in santa cruz…
The exhaust manifolds on my van failed about a year ago. I had them replaced with genuine ford parts. They continiue to glow orange everytime I drive the vehicle. I have had several mechanics look into the problem with no luck whatsoever. Finally I called my local ford dealer here in santa cruz, ca. North bay ford intially agreed that the exhaust manifolds should not be getting that hot (glowing orange) so they ran a bunch of diagnostic test(s). All the on board sytems checked out and showed no problems so they called ford headquarters in dearborn mich. And the ford techs said that this IS a normal condition. I decided to call three other ford dealerships in the monterey and san jose area and spoke with the service persons. When I described the problem I was having all the dealerships responded by asking me to make an appointment to have the problem fixed. For the exaust manifolds to glow orange I'm guessing the are reaching tempeture of near 1800 degrees.this can't be normal but if it IS I feel that it must be a defective design. Please let me know what I may do to further pursue this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, david reese (831)454-9948
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch rod goes through the firewall which IS under the dashboard, and the clutch IS working intermittently. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle was left running in driveway in park position, and the gears shifted to reverse and accelerated down the driveway into a neighbor's house. dealer can't find the problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
When driving the vehicle and tried stopping the vehicle at any given speed; and thinking of stepping on the brake,when actually stepped on the gas pedal. the to pedals are too close together. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
Rear anti-lock brakes do not lock up but make the front brakes lock up which results in loss of control. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report IS included.
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.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 6092006Subject regarding tire balance hint.
- 3055505Unknown
- 606839Addressing tire balance hints.
- 50440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds.
- 50356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 45084Vibration - driveline vibration at highway speeds - extention housing seal leakage.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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