2006 Ford E-250
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Recalls
31 recalls name the 2006 Ford E-250. Newest first.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
New England 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 June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to…
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
New England Wheels 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 January 5, 2016. Owners may contact New England Wheels customer service at 1-800-866-9247, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. New England Wheels' number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These vans 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.
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified 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. Additionally, the affected…
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. Additionally, 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
Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles 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 November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England 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
New England will notify owners to take vehicles 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 November 17, 2014. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. New England's number for this recall is 14E-041.
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.
Ford IS recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans and wagons. the affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed and may leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. the safety recall began on november 28, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-800-232-5952.
E-n-g mobile system IS recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford E-250, E-350 and E-450, model year 2008-2009 GMC w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy
E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall IS expected to begin during december 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.
Drive master IS recalling 3 vans 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 on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Drive master IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Drive master IS recalling 1 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the lift fails 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Drive master IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Van products IS recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. the lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Van products IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Van products IS recalling 8 vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Van products IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Freewheel mobility IS recalling 4 my 2005 ford E-350 and my 2006 ford E-250 passenger vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Freewheel mobility IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Accessible vans IS recalling 1 model year 2006 ford E-250 passenger van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Accessible vans IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Freewheel mobility IS recalling 4 my 2005 ford E-350 and my 2006 ford E-250 passenger vans 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 on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Freewheel mobility IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Van conversions IS recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Van conversions IS recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Cummings IS recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford E250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Cummings IS recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford E250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Mobilityworks IS recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford E150, my 2006-2008 E250, my 2004-2007 E350, my 2006 E450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Mobilityworks IS recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford E250, my 2000, 2004-2006 E350, my 2000, 2005 E450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans 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."…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Accubuilt IS recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Accubuilt IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall IS expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Accubuilt IS recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Accubuilt 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 accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Quality van sales IS recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford E-250, my 2006 ford E-350, and chevrolet express vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
Quality van sales IS recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford E-250, my 2006 ford E-350 and chevrolet express vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
Around town IS recalling 6 my 2003 ford E-350 and my 2006 E-250 wheelchair conversion vans 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Around town 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 around town at 1-678-364-8594.
Ford IS recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Certain 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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Ufi 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.
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash11 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
When I go to the lake boating, I always remove my battery from the engine compartment and take it with me as a backup in case my boat battery should fail. on September 26, 2022, when leaving the lake, I reinstalled the battery bas I always do and closed the hood. It appeared closed when the hood…
When I go to the lake boating, I always remove my battery from the engine compartment and take it with me as a backup in case my boat battery should fail. on September 26, 2022, when leaving the lake, I reinstalled the battery bas I always do and closed the hood. It appeared closed when the hood surface aligned with the side panel. After leaving the boat ramp I turned onto FM 2272 and was accelerating to the posted speed limit of 55. At 40 mph, all of a sudden, the hood flew up into the windshield shattering it from one side of the vehicle to the other. My view of the road was completely obstructed as I was covered in pieces of broken glass. Fortunately, I was able to see the white lane marker through the bottom of the windshield as there was about a 3-inch gap between the bottom of the hood and the bottom of the windshield so I could safely pull my vehicle off the roadway. I know I closed the hood before leaving the boat ramp and even if I hadn't fully closed the hood the secondary hood latch should have prevented the accident from occurring. The secondary. latch is not dependent on the release mechanism and is 100% a mechanical device requiring a person to physically push on the release lever under the hood in order to open it. Had the hood opened while I was on an interstate highway or at night the accident could have been fatal.
- Unknown or other
We purchased a vehicle from gascar auto in miami, florida on december 31ST, 2019. We drove it back to minnesota. It took us 4 months and over 30 phone calls to get them to send us the title-which they wrote date of sale as 4/19/2020. We just ran the vehicles vin, (the dealership had also ran a…
We purchased a vehicle from gascar auto in miami, florida on december 31ST, 2019. We drove it back to minnesota. It took us 4 months and over 30 phone calls to get them to send us the title-which they wrote date of sale as 4/19/2020. We just ran the vehicles vin, (the dealership had also ran a carfax, but not disclosed to us an accident or the discrepancy in mileage) and discovered the odometer had been rolled back to read 100,000 less miles than we were told we were purchasing it with. We were under the impression we were buying what we were told we were buying on the odometer disclosure form, not a vehicle with 100K more miles. Had we known that, and had we known the company would falsify the dates on the title and refuse to give it to us, we never would have purchased the vehicle. They lied on several occasions about sending the title, and it took a notification our attorney was involved to get them to mail it after 4 months. In contacting the dealer today, he told us it isnt his problem because he had "exempt" written on the front of the title. However, he did fill out the odometer disclosure, he did falsify the date of sale, and he did sell us a title that had apparently originally been purchased by his dealership more than 1 year prior, though he never transferred the title to the dealership from the previous owner. I am including documentation of all of this.
- Electrical system · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E250. The contact stated that the heater switch melted without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact owns a fleet of vehicles with the same failure.
- Tires
I have been contacted by the manufacturer that these tires are subject to a recall (recall # 13t-012) and must be replaced due to a safety hazard. Yet these tires are on national backorder with michelin, and noone around here (santa rosa, ca) has any, nor do they have any of the other two series…
I have been contacted by the manufacturer that these tires are subject to a recall (recall # 13t-012) and must be replaced due to a safety hazard. Yet these tires are on national backorder with michelin, and noone around here (santa rosa, ca) has any, nor do they have any of the other two series that michelin offers as a suitable replacement (ltxa/t2 or xps rib). And there are very few alternates that anyone can offer me. As I see it, I am driving on tires that michelin says are unsafe, yet they have no simple solution to replace them with another one of their tires that doesn't involve me spending a lot more time than I already have to basically do their job. We buy michelin for their name and quality, yet they are bailing on me as a consumer to make an alternate choice on manufacturers and/or tire distributors that I know nothing about. Thank you michelin. *tr
- Power train
I own I ford freestyle, I am currently replacing the throttle body for the second time. it took a mechanic much trial and error to find the problem, which cost me a great deal of money. the car started acting the same way yesterday! this has been the 2ND time in less than a year! I wish I could…
I own I ford freestyle, I am currently replacing the throttle body for the second time. it took a mechanic much trial and error to find the problem, which cost me a great deal of money. the car started acting the same way yesterday! this has been the 2ND time in less than a year! I wish I could give this car back to ford! if there IS anything...any kind of recourse please give me information. thank you.... *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford econline E250. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the smell of gasoline fuel emitted from under the vehicle. The contact confirmed that the odor was caused by a leak in the fuel line assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford econline E250. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle, the smell of gasoline fuel emitted from under the vehicle. The contact confirmed that the odor was caused by a leak in the fuel line assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number:08v057000 ( fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 56,400 and the current mileage was 56,500.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Spark plug ejection on cylinder #4, broken tread on cylinder. *ln
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Front pads and rotors,front upper and lower ball,joints. Rear loaded calipers,two rear rotors replaced on 43,664 mi. 2006 ford E-250. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Tl*contact owns a 2006 ford E250. While driving 40 mph, the electronic mobility control system failed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle, lost control and crashed into the wall of a bridge. the passenger side of the van was damaged. a police report was filed. The contact was taken to…
Tl*contact owns a 2006 ford E250. While driving 40 mph, the electronic mobility control system failed. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle, lost control and crashed into the wall of a bridge. the passenger side of the van was damaged. a police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital due to a fractured knee and received a cast on his left leg. He IS currently in negotiations with the company that installed the handicapped equipment. The dealer information IS unavailable. The current mileage was 5,600, and the failure mileage was 5,600. updated 09/18/07 *tr
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Structure
Thru testing by a industrial hygentist we have proof that our handicapped van customed in miss in 2005 and sold as a brand new vehicle in 2006 was in fact defective and contains more formaldehyde above human consumption. This vehicle was returned the dealership in plant city, fl by flatbed so that…
Thru testing by a industrial hygentist we have proof that our handicapped van customed in miss in 2005 and sold as a brand new vehicle in 2006 was in fact defective and contains more formaldehyde above human consumption. This vehicle was returned the dealership in plant city, fl by flatbed so that no one would ever enter it again. the dealership kept it for a couple of hrs and flat bedded it back to my property because it IS highly combustible and they did not want their dealership to explode but it IS ok that my house and neighborhood has the explosion instead. they are aware of the problem and refusing to settle thru the lemon law therefore we are going to court. this vehicle and all other vehicles should be researched and find them all and destroyed. why IS the ntsha and osha allowing this product to be used in handicapped or any vehicle. the formaldehyde at high temp IS a carrier of cancer. my family has severe reactions to this vehicle. I can not even go out of my house without a reaction to the air in the front yard. the temp IS the vehicle IS over 125 at times. this dept should have on the first complaint come out and checked this vehicle out and it should not be in a residential area but in fact in the lot of the dealership in a corner where if it did explode there would not be a large amount of damage. the dealership also had two employees that were extremely exposed like we were and still ignore the situation. my next step IS the new media and tv stations to bring this out in the open. I file a report and because no one else has filed this complaint and maybe not aware of it yet you have done nothing to help. if you check carfax it IS awfully strange why E250 fords are being sold with less than 20,000 on them and are 2006 because people are getting sick from them and do not know why. this IS a custom van which IS completely rusted on bottom and water marks everywhere and built in mississippi and not a coincident. *jb
- Equipment
Ford 2005 E250 has been identified with formaldehyde poison in it at above danger levels to humans which can cause serious health issues. the van IS custom done by a company in mississippi. the a/c unit in the rear doesn't work and was in for service 3 times and over the 15 day requirement for…
Ford 2005 E250 has been identified with formaldehyde poison in it at above danger levels to humans which can cause serious health issues. the van IS custom done by a company in mississippi. the a/c unit in the rear doesn't work and was in for service 3 times and over the 15 day requirement for lemon law in the state of fl where it was sold. after the lemon law IS completed I am going to request that a national alert be issued to make sure no one else becomes sick due to this toxic fumes but we can not do it at this time. *jb
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Dt: the contact stated both side exterior rear view mirrors did not provide sufficient driver visibility. he took the vehicle to the dealer, who suggested replacing the mirrors with larger exterior mirrors for extended model van. the dealer attempted to replace the mirrors with larger ones, but…
Dt: the contact stated both side exterior rear view mirrors did not provide sufficient driver visibility. he took the vehicle to the dealer, who suggested replacing the mirrors with larger exterior mirrors for extended model van. the dealer attempted to replace the mirrors with larger ones, but the larger mirrors would not attach properly to the doors. he contacted the manufacturer in an effort to resolve the matter. the manufacturer stated he would need to replace the standard doors with a larger model they offered. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data…
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive review of all data related to overheating blower motor control switches in the subject vehicles, ODI did not identify the existence of a safety defect trend.ODI reviewed 1,036 complaints, claims, and field reports of failed blower motor control switches and determined that only two fires were likely to have been caused by a failing subject blower motor control switch.This represents a failure rate of 0.2 R/100K on a population of 1,076,975 vehicles that have been in service for up to 14 years.ODI has found that when the subject switches do fail and begin to melt, they are constructed in a manner that typically prevents the failing switch from igniting and developing into an open flame.Ford Motor Company has agreed to take two actions to further reduce the likelihood an overheated blower motor switch in the subject vehicles.Ford informed ODI that it has implemented a series of design changes to the subject switch that will help prevent it from developing internal high resistance short circuits.Ford has also informed ODI that it would release a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-11-11-21) instructing subject vehicle owners to replace the electrical connector at the same time a failed switch is replaced.In light of the low rate of failure resulting in open flame and fire spread on the subject vehicles, and Ford's actions to reduce the likelihood of a switch failure through switch design changes and a TSB, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following (ODI) numbers: 10427875, 10114393, 10257890For additional information, see the attached closing report.
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.
- 10243490When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10178768These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. This will cause the part to be replaced, due to repetitive dashboard warning light, even though it sends signals to the trailer brakes properly.
- 10096432On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its power up mode (ignition on) the module may not wake up. If this action occurs, the module's led display panels will not prove-out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
- 10096427Gtwy401-a1 rev 1.0 and 2.0 when module transitions from power down (ignition off) to its power up (ignition on) the module may intermittently may not wake up. The module led panels will not prove out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
- 10096425Gtwy501-ai module repeatedly resets due to excessive ambient temperature of 150 f or higher, module will not function and all led's flash repeatedly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022243Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10022232Headlight adjustment needed.
- 10021621Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021235Runs rough or misfire due to a stuck valve.
- 10021231High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines.
- 10021229Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine.
- 10021173Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
- 10021054Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4L engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45L engine and torqshift transmission.
- 10021053Mil on with dtc p03xx and/or p0606 - vehicles with 5.4L or with 6.8L.
- 10021045Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8L engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
- 10021044Mil on with dtc p03xx and/or p0606 - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
- 10020676Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift.
- 10020671Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6L or 5.4L engine and mid-ship fuel tank.
- 10020363ABS light on concern - 6.0L diesel.
- 10020069Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10019915High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10019810Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019801Intermittent dtc p0316.
- 10019795P0404 service tip.
- 10019385Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L.
- 10019380White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L.
- 10019080Part changes on vehicles built after january, 2006. Casting and machining changes.
- 10019075Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018946Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0L.
- 10018944Mil on dtc p0172 and/or p0175 -- 4.6L.
- 10018939Coolant degas bottle overflow.
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10018073Flutter noise on deceleration.
- 10018070Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford F-53.
- 10018062Coolant degas bottle overflow.
- 10017921Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling.
- 10017873Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip.
Every Ford E-250 model year
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