1999 Ford E-450
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Ford E-450. 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.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Owner complaints
73 complaints3 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
A plug blew out on the passenger side of my vehicle causing an engine fire.
- Wheels
I have a 1999 E450 rv with hankook tires belt are separating manufacturer date 5/13.
- Vehicle speed control
Driver reported intermittent cruise control issue. When researching possible solutions to the issue became aware of cruise control deactivation switch issue. It IS under ford recall 05s28. It IS by all accounts, a fire hazard. on 6/23/2015 took the vehicle in to a ford dealer in rochester, n.y.for…
Driver reported intermittent cruise control issue. When researching possible solutions to the issue became aware of cruise control deactivation switch issue. It IS under ford recall 05s28. It IS by all accounts, a fire hazard. on 6/23/2015 took the vehicle in to a ford dealer in rochester, n.y.for service under the recall. The service advisor called saying ford had declined service, and the repair work would be chargeable. Fords stance was that the vehicle "should have been brought in earlier". We received no recall notices on this vehicle, case in point neither the girl that sets the service appointments, or the service advisor at the dealer could 'get the vin to go in" this recall IS IS fords responsibility to repair the vehicle, covering fully what needs to be done.
- Engine
Ford V10 triton blows up a spark plug while we are looking at the engine our rv filled with propane, with my handicap son and grandchild in the rv. heard a loud lifter noise, pulled over to look at the engine, as my husband was looking at the engine then the loud explosion thought we blew a…
Ford V10 triton blows up a spark plug while we are looking at the engine our rv filled with propane, with my handicap son and grandchild in the rv. heard a loud lifter noise, pulled over to look at the engine, as my husband was looking at the engine then the loud explosion thought we blew a motor I came out to see if my husband was ok, thank god the plug coil and other stuff missed his head. fuel, coil, propane this IS not a good mixture for getting your rv to the repair shop, this engine IS a deadly and someone IS going to die the spark plug and other stuff shot out as if from a cannon! this rv we use take my ventilator dependent son [xxx] to his doctors? Appointments, one of the main reasons I bought this rv was for my handicap son. this rv we take on our family vacations with our handicap children in this rv full of propane,. Ford needs to correct this problem with the engines before there IS a catastrophe. do I get this plug repaired in (hopes) it stays and does not blow up again? IS this not take a chance on (hope) this does not happen again while on the road? and (hope) it does not ignite and (hope) the full propane tank does not explode? 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).' *tr
- Tires
Tread belt separation. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
I found out that because of a design flaw in the ford triton engine cylinder heads they are prone to "spark plug blow out". in certain instances this can result in fire as the spark plug becomes a missile and can break fuel lines etc. after such an event the repair for out of warranty vehicles…
I found out that because of a design flaw in the ford triton engine cylinder heads they are prone to "spark plug blow out". in certain instances this can result in fire as the spark plug becomes a missile and can break fuel lines etc. after such an event the repair for out of warranty vehicles can easily be well into the thousands of dollars and ford will accept no responsively. I own such an engine and in the interest of possibly preventing this, I have looked into replacing the spark plugs far earlier than ford maintenance recommends and install the new ones per the latest information regarding the use of anti-seize products on the threads. because of this design, it seems that to replace 10 spark plugs in my rv exceeds $1000. this IS outrageous and ford should be required to step up to the plate and accept liability for their error. *tr
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford E450. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in november of 2007. he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. afterwards, ford sent a second recall notice stating that they replaced the harness with a faulty part and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford E450. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in november of 2007. he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. afterwards, ford sent a second recall notice stating that they replaced the harness with a faulty part and that it needed to be repaired a second time. on february 28, 2008, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for the second repair. after the repair, the contact noticed that his cruise control no longer operated at all while driving 55 mph. the dealer informed the contact that he had to sign a paper stating that they would inspect the vehicle. if it was determined that the failure was not relevant to the recall, he would have to pay out of pocket for the repair. the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 38,676 and failure mileage was 38,646.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
The airbag sensor (indicator light ) stays on all of the time. *Jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Loud noise from motorhome while driving. Rear right tire (firestone steeltex R4S) had bulged and the tread had seperated from the tire, leaving the steel showing. It ripped the mud flap off and damaged the rear wheelwell. After replacing it, and less than 10 miles later, we heard a loud noise again. The rear left tire had a large bulge and the tread had seperated from it. A third tire also has a bulge.
- Wheels
In 1999 I purchasd a new gulfstream '30 foot motor home, it was built on a ford E450 chassis. The unit was shipped with "e" range tires. I had a seven tire rotation at 5000 miles, at which time the spare was put into use. In a check of tire pressures before my last trip I found a "d" range tire(the…
In 1999 I purchasd a new gulfstream '30 foot motor home, it was built on a ford E450 chassis. The unit was shipped with "e" range tires. I had a seven tire rotation at 5000 miles, at which time the spare was put into use. In a check of tire pressures before my last trip I found a "d" range tire(the orignal spare?). I have driven 25000 miles on this tire at 20psi over max rated pressure. I feel very lucky that this tire did not blow at 65 mph. IS this a standared practice to ship cutaways with lower range(cheaper) tires?
- Tires › Tread/belt
Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. *mr as the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. the consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. the right rear tire exploded and what was left was…
Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. *mr as the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. the consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. the right rear tire exploded and what was left was 2 inch rings mounted on the rim, also the other tire looked as if it was partially deflated. this problem repeated, but this time the inner tire well and the exhaust system was damaged as a result. *sc *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Right rear tire exploded while driving. *mr there were chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the motor home. the tire looked as if it were partially deflated. (1999 big foot motor home mounted to the ford E450) *sc *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
During regular inspection of our paratransit vehicles, we found cracks in the left front spring tower. supsequent inspection of the other 8 vehicle revealed that they all had this problem.*ak
- Tires
Second disintegration of a firestone 225/75/r16e. Caused extensive damage to the compartment housing water pump, water service line, 120V electrical, 3/8" propane copper tubing to stove, water heater, furnace, etc. Motorhome IS jayco, class c, new in 1999. Damage to outside paneling as well. *nm
- Tires
Firestone R4S blow out on right front tire of 1999 ford f-450sd with coachman motor home mounted on frame. Unit not over loaded and proper air pressure maintained.checking I have found other tires with hair line cracks around where thread meets sidewall. I am replacing tires and will hold firestone tires while waiting for tires to be recalled .
- Tires › Tread/belt
My rv suffered a tire blowout and complete tred separation on the road on vacation. damage was sustained to the under side of my rv by the tred wipping the rv as it separated. the tire had only 16,000 miles on it, was properly inflated and was going only about 55 mph on normal dry pavement.…
My rv suffered a tire blowout and complete tred separation on the road on vacation. damage was sustained to the under side of my rv by the tred wipping the rv as it separated. the tire had only 16,000 miles on it, was properly inflated and was going only about 55 mph on normal dry pavement. the tire IS a firestone steeltex radial R4S lt225/75 R16 load range e dot VD1L 1XD 259 other numbers on tire 25439 ur bd99805-6 da180p D06L 06029. *ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
While driving at 65mph one of the glassesing belong to 6 foot right door blew out, and fell down on the highway. Luckily didn't kill anybody. Consumer stated dealer was notified, and they offered clips to reinforce the glass. *ak
- Tires
Tread on rear right side separated while driving the vehicle at 50mph . Firestone steel tex R4S size#lt225/75r16 dot# vd1le38. *tt
- Tires › Tread/belt
A tire lost its tread while traveling on I40 in lebanon,tn, while enroute to new hampshire. the tire was a firestone, on a dutchman motor home with a ford chasis.*jb
- Tires
The "service" of quick change oil shops to adjust tire pressures on warm/hot tires to recommended (cold) pressures. This results in cold pressures of 4 to 6 psi below recommended pressure if checked properly.
- Tires
No summary. dt
- Tires
These tires are mounted on a 32 foot jayco class c motorhome on a ford chassis. The first tire to blowout was the left side inside dual tire at 15000 miles. The second tire to blowout was the outside right dual at 17180 miles. This blowout caused $3243.00 to my motorhome. Air pressure in the tire…
These tires are mounted on a 32 foot jayco class c motorhome on a ford chassis. The first tire to blowout was the left side inside dual tire at 15000 miles. The second tire to blowout was the outside right dual at 17180 miles. This blowout caused $3243.00 to my motorhome. Air pressure in the tire was 72psi and the temperature was approximately 90 degrees f. My insurance company, state farm mutual, had the tire inspected and determined that a defect caused the thread separation. I am very concerned about our family's safety since there are still five of the orginial seven tire still on our motorhome. dy
- Tires
Firestone denies that the tires were faulty, they claim that I drove the vehicle with underinflated tires. before I drive this vehicle on the highway I always check the tire pressures and fluids. I replaced all of the firestone tires before one blew out on the front and caused a crash. in 26…
Firestone denies that the tires were faulty, they claim that I drove the vehicle with underinflated tires. before I drive this vehicle on the highway I always check the tire pressures and fluids. I replaced all of the firestone tires before one blew out on the front and caused a crash. in 26 years of driving numerous vehicles with various tires I have never experienced anything like these tires that have failed prematurely. I kept the remaining 5 of the tires from this set and am having them tested by someone other than firestone. I find firestones explanation of underinflation impossible to believe since I am the one who has properly maintained this vehicle. nlm
- Tires
Inside right rear duel tire blew blewout. *ak
- Tires
Dot # was hard to read on the sidewall, so I'm not sure if I got it correct. there wasn't enough room in the block to enter complete tire size; it IS lt225/75r16. catastrophic tire failure (tread separated) on low-mileage, properly-inflated tire. did significant damage to the underside of my rv.…
Dot # was hard to read on the sidewall, so I'm not sure if I got it correct. there wasn't enough room in the block to enter complete tire size; it IS lt225/75r16. catastrophic tire failure (tread separated) on low-mileage, properly-inflated tire. did significant damage to the underside of my rv. I have a written repair estimate of $2,010.00, which was prepared by property damage appraisers of albuquereque, nm, 505-242-1531, estimate ID # 2080027.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- HVAC Switch Failures
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers…
ODI has received 1 complaint and reports from 4 transportation fleets alleging 182 switch failures.Each fleet operates mini buses built on a Ford E350 or E450 cutaway chassis.The OEM HVAC blower switches have melted, smoked, burned or experienced open flame and become inoperable on vehicles in each fleet.Some drivers have reported a burning smell or smoke coming from the dash.One fleet reported a vehicle fire.No injuries were sustained.However, the bus was carrying special needs children when the driver noticed smoke coming from the dash.The driver was able to evacuate the children prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed in flames.This PE has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA) to determine if the blower motor switch failures create a situation where a vehicle fire is possible and presents a safety risk to the driver and other passengers.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
- Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject…
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles IS easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi IS aware of only 3 minor crashes and IS unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles IS consistent with the testing which was performed. Therefore, this investigation IS closed.see the attached report for full technical details.
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.
- 10018941Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
- 10013320Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly.
- 10013298Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. Spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure.
- 10007350Clunk from front suspension.
- 10000002The rear suspension system installation and maintenance guide revision d. (Bfgoodrich velvet-ride suspension system).
- 6091808Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1298.
- 6091758Subject regarding dana 80 axle whine / dampened driveshaft.
- 6090200Emissions recall on certain diesel cutaway vehicles with incorrect emissions calibrations.
- 630150Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings.
- 622744Some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code c1229, c1230 and c1237.
- 620274Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph.
- 615343Some vehicles with the dana 80 model axle may exhibit a customer concern with the level of sound (whine) that IS produced above 35 mph. Engineering IS investigating.
- 613239Some E-450 vehicles with the dana 80 model axle may exhibit a customer concern with the level of sound (whine) that IS produced above 35 mph. *Mjs
- 612878Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only, may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *Mjs
- 612791Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *Mjs
- 612659Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only, may exhibit a whine above 35 mph.
- 612290Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals.
- 612257Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph.
- 610702Some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a concern with the amount of sound, whine produced above 35 mph.
- 605259Service tips for identifying injector driver module (idm) failure with diagnostic trouble code p1298.
- 605227For vehicles with model 80 rear axles, exhibiting a whine noise concern, a service kit with a dampened driveshaft IS availble.
Every Ford E-450 model year
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