NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
55 reports158,000 miles · May 24, 2013
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FILTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE HAD BECOME CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FILTER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE HAD BECOME CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
NHTSA ODI #10513430
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2013
Tires
2005 FORD E350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE FOR VEHICLE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT B.F. GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A TIRES HE PURCHASED SOME TIME AGO. THE CONSUMER WENT TO A TIRE SERVICE CENTER, TO HAVE THE TIRES CHECKED. THE MANAGER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT ONE OF THE FOU…
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2005 FORD E350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE FOR VEHICLE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT B.F. GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A TIRES HE PURCHASED SOME TIME AGO. THE CONSUMER WENT TO A TIRE SERVICE CENTER, TO HAVE THE TIRES CHECKED. THE MANAGER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT ONE OF THE FOUR TIRES WERE IN THE RECALL GROUP. THE MANAGER STATED IN ORDER FOR THE RECALL TO BE HONORED, THE CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE AT LEAST TWO TIRES. IN ADDITION, HE COULD GET ANOTHER BRAND OF TIRES AND RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE VALUE OF THE COMMERCIAL T/A TIRES AGAINST THE PURCHASE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE DROPPED THE VAN OFF, HE ASKED THAT THE USED TIRES BE PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, SO HE COULD VERIFY IF THE TIRES FELL UNDER THE RECALL. THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR CENTER'S IDEA OF HONORING THE RECALL, WAS TO CHARGE HIM FOR ONE TIRE AT THE NEW COMMERCIAL T/A PRICE. THE MANAGER STATED THE CONSUMER DID NOT GET THE CREDIT FOR THE ONE TIRE, BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE TO BUY THE EXACT SAME TIRE.
NHTSA ODI #10492681
155,000 miles · Dec 4, 2012
Electrical SystemPower TrainFire
I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE HAVING A SUDDEN MISS FROM THE ENGINE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. SATURDAY THE SPARKPLUGS AND ONE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT DRIVEN ON SUNDAY EVENING WHERE APPROX. 1/2 MILE FROM THE HOME THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES. INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS WERE STILL WOR…
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I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE HAVING A SUDDEN MISS FROM THE ENGINE WHILE ON THE FREEWAY. SATURDAY THE SPARKPLUGS AND ONE COIL PACK WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEXT DRIVEN ON SUNDAY EVENING WHERE APPROX. 1/2 MILE FROM THE HOME THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES. INSTRUMENTS LIGHTS WERE STILL WORKING BUT DROPPED TO THE OFF POSITION. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL FUMES, NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG, I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY WITH A PAIR OF CHANNELOCKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE. I FOUND THAT THE PCM/ECM HAD BEEN RENDERED PERMANENTLY NONFUNCTIONAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE WIRING HAD A 1.5" BY 2" & 3/4" DEEP BURNT/MELTED AREA ON A ROUGHLY 2" ROUND HARNESS. I FURTHER FOUND THAT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FROM THE PCM/ECM IN THE FACTORY INSTALLED POSITION HAD BEEN RUBBING FOR SOME TIME ON AN EXHAUST COMPONENT WRAPPED WITH FIBERGLASS. THE PLASTIC WRAPPING AND METAL WRAPPING WAS OBVIOUSLY BREACHED AND EXPOSED THE WIRING TO BE GROUNDED TO THE EXHAUST COMPONENT AND ALSO WAS THE FIBERGLASS ON THE EXHAUST COMPONENT HAD WORN OFF EXPOSING BARE HEATED METAL. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT HELPED TO MELT INTO THE WIRING AND NO FUSES WERE BLOWN. THE PROTECTION HAD BEEN INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE A SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE IS A 5.4L GASOLINE WHICH THE SEALED FUEL SOURCE IS APPROX. 1 FT. AWAY. I THINK ANY OF THE E-SERIES VANS THAT YEAR NEED TO BE INSPECTED BECAUSE OF STALLING AND FIRE ISSUES. I AM A 6'2 230 LB PERSON AND HAD DIFFICULTY SLOWING THE VEHICLE ON A VACANT STREET, STEERING WASN'T AS BAD BUT REQUIRED ADEQUATE FORCE. I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE HARNESS AND EXHAUST COMPONENT. THE ECM/PCM IS ROUGHLY $1200.00 AND THE WIRING HARNESS IS AROUND $670.00 BEFORE ANY LABOR OR TECHNICAL COSTS. I WILL INSPECT ALL THE OTHER WIRE LOCATIONS FOR OTHER ISSUES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10487385
82,867 miles · Nov 7, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER HAD DETERIORATED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING UPHILL APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER HAD DETERIORATED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL FILTERS WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,867.
NHTSA ODI #10483617
79,000 miles · Nov 6, 2012
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Diesel
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT HOURS FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER, INJECTORS AND THE EGR COOLER WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT HOURS FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE THE VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER, INJECTORS AND THE EGR COOLER WOULD ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000. UPDATED 1/7/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REBUILT THE ENGINE, POSSIBLY DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL TANK LINER. UPDATED 01/09/13
NHTSA ODI #10483539
35,000 miles · Nov 21, 2011
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TESTED THE BATTERY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AND IT WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TESTED THE BATTERY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AND IT WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERNAL CONNECTION TO THE POST OF THE BATTERY CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. ...UPDATED 01/25/12 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10436640
113,386 miles · Mar 23, 2011
Fuel System, Diesel
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS EXPERIE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS EXPERIENCING DELAMINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,386 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10392629
67,294 miles · Mar 16, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350 DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AS IT COASTED OFF THE RAMP AND ONTO A SECOND HIGHWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE V…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD E-350 DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE AS IT COASTED OFF THE RAMP AND ONTO A SECOND HIGHWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE YET IT CONTINUED TO STALL REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INJECTION PUMP AND INJECTION CONTROL SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP WAS DAMAGED AND THE HOUSING WHICH WOULD ALSO NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,294 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,310.
NHTSA ODI #10390369
82,574 miles · Dec 28, 2010
Fuel System, Diesel
IN JANUARY 2009, ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK TO FORD DEALER, AND THEY TESTED FUEL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSED RUST IN FUEL DUE TO FUEL TANK RUSTING AND REPLACED FUEL TANK AND FILTERS. DECEMBER 2010, THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO NON FORD REPAIR, AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND HAD CLOGGED…
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IN JANUARY 2009, ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH. TOOK TO FORD DEALER, AND THEY TESTED FUEL SYSTEM. DIAGNOSED RUST IN FUEL DUE TO FUEL TANK RUSTING AND REPLACED FUEL TANK AND FILTERS. DECEMBER 2010, THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO NON FORD REPAIR, AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND HAD CLOGGED FILTERS, AND INJECTORS. WILL NEED TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL FILTERS, AND INJECTORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10372715
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
2005 FORD E-350. CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VAN'S BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE CAUSING A COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VACUUM PUMP ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE FAILED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE, WAS A MAJOR COMPONENT THAT FAILED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF A FAILURE. …
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2005 FORD E-350. CONSUMER STATES WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VAN'S BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE CAUSING A COLLISION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VACUUM PUMP ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE FAILED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE, WAS A MAJOR COMPONENT THAT FAILED AND THERE WAS NO WARNING OF A FAILURE. UPDATE 01/13/14
NHTSA ODI #10368998
Official recalls
12Feb 24, 2011
BRAUN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2011 PARATRANSIT VANS BUILT ON FORD E-350 CHASSIS FROM APRIL 27, 2005, THROUGH JULY 29, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER GENV EM-1 EVAPORATOR UNITS (EM-1) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010, CONTAINING A DELPHI PACK-CON III FUSE HOLDER IN AN ALLIED MOTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY; EM-1 UNIT PART NUMBERS 77-62112-XX AND 77-62512-XX, STARTING WITH SERIAL NUMBER KNT90890232 TO SERIAL NUMBER NNE91230058. DUE TO TIME, TEMPERATURE, AND/OR VIBRATION, THE FUSE MAY LOOSEN IN THE FUSE HOLDER RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE AND ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAME, SMOKE AND POTENTIAL FIRE.
Remedy: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO CONTACT EITHER CARRIER OR A BRAUN DEALER TO OBTAIN THE FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-800-793-4741 OR BRAUN AT 1-800-THE-LIFT (1-800-843-5438).
Aug 3, 2009
QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.
Aug 3, 2009
QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 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 ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: QUALITY VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.
Jul 29, 2009
CUSTOMIZERS IS RECALLING 6 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS 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 THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: CUSTOMIZERS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Jul 15, 2009
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 WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Jul 14, 2009
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 WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Mar 27, 2009
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 INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Mar 27, 2009
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 WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Jan 16, 2009
LEADER INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING 14 MY 2005-2006 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: LEADER INDUSTRIES 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 LEADER INDUSTRIES LEADER INDUSTRIES AT 626-575-0880.
Jan 15, 2009
LEADER INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING 14 MY 2005-2006 VANS BUILT ON FORD 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 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 DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: LEADER INDUSTRIES 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 LEADER INDUSTRIES AT 626-575-0880.
Jan 14, 2009
ONENESS MOBILITY IS RECALLING 19 MY 1998, AND 2005-2006 E-350 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: ONENESS 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 OR ONENESS MOBILITY AT 1-818-267-3000.
Jun 10, 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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NHTSA investigations
2EA10003 · Hvac Switch Failures
Opened Apr 13, 2010 · Closed Mar 5, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
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.
PE09055 · Hvac Switch Failures
Opened Dec 7, 2009 · Closed Apr 21, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
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.
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