1992 FORD E-150
4 recalls, 86 complaints - 3 TSBs
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 ... Read more
92V123000 Aug 24, 1992
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
Complaint Statistics
86 total complaints
3 crashes 13 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 2 |
AIR BAGS
Jul 30, 2017
Incident date: Aug 20, 2016
THIS 1992 FORD ECONOLINE VAN DISPLAYS A DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON THE MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 25, 2011
I WAS TRAVELING HOME TO CAMDEN, TN FROM WEST FRANKFORT, IL WITH MY CHILDREN ON HWY 69. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. WHEN ENTERING A LOWER SPEED ZONE, I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED AGAIN AND THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 25, 2011
I WAS TRAVELING HOME TO CAMDEN, TN FROM WEST FRANKFORT, IL WITH MY CHILDREN ON HWY 69. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. WHEN ENTERING A LOWER SPEED ZONE, I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED AGAIN AND THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 16, 2011
Incident date: Sep 25, 2011
I WAS TRAVELING HOME TO CAMDEN, TN FROM WEST FRANKFORT, IL WITH MY CHILDREN ON HWY 69. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. WHEN ENTERING A LOWER SPEED ZONE, I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED AGAIN AND THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 11, 2010
AS I WAS WATCHING TV IN MY HOUSE WITH MY SON. I NOTICED SOME YELLOW FLICKERING LIGHTS THROUGH MY WINDOW SHADES. I THOUGHT THERE WAS A TOW TRUCK OUT FRONT. I OPENED THE SHADE AND IT WAS MY VAN ON FIRE. *TR
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 4, 2009
Incident date: May 2, 2009
BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. MECHANIC FOUND BURNT OUT SWITCH IN STEERING COLUMN FOR HAZARD LIGHT. SYSTEM. REPLACED. (FRIDAY MAY 1, 09) SATURDAY AFTERNOON 5-02-09 VAN SITTING IN DRIVE, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE PRIOR DAY, A BURST OF SMOKE AND SOME FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. T... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 4, 2009
Incident date: May 2, 2009
BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WENT OUT. MECHANIC FOUND BURNT OUT SWITCH IN STEERING COLUMN FOR HAZARD LIGHT. SYSTEM. REPLACED. (FRIDAY MAY 1, 09) SATURDAY AFTERNOON 5-02-09 VAN SITTING IN DRIVE, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE PRIOR DAY, A BURST OF SMOKE AND SOME FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. T... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 23, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1992 FORD E150. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BUT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BEFORE THEY ARRIVED. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 28, 2008
Incident date: Feb 27, 2007
WHILE DRIVING MY 1992 E-150 ECONOLINE FORD, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM VEHICLE AIR VENTS AND UNDER DASH BOARD. I PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. WITH THE HELP AND USE OF PASSING VEHICLE THAT STOPPED AND LET ME USE HIS CELL PHONE TO CALL THE FIRE DEPT, BY THIS TIME MY VEHICLE TO... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 26, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED A FIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED. THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE WIRES WERE FAULTY. THEY STATED THAT THE SWITCH WAS ON... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 26, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED A FIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED. THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH, BUT FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE WIRES WERE FAULTY. THEY STATED THAT THE SWITCH WAS ON... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28, WHICH RELATED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR ARE UNAVAILABLE. THE SPEED CONTROL HAS NOT BEEN DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Sep 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS U... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 17, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1992 FORD E-150 WAS REFUSED RECALL REPAIR. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR ON THERE VEHICLE. CUSTOMER STATES THE RECALL IS SERIOUS, IF IT IS NOT FIXED IT COULD RESULT IN A UNDERHOOD FIRE. *KB RECALL # 07V336000. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 20, 2005
Incident date: Sep 20, 2005
1992 FORD E-150 VAN VEHICLE IS STORED WINTERS WITH STA-BIL IN THE GASOLINE, SELDOM DRIVEN AND ONLY HAS 37K MILES ON IT. THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE METAL GAS TANK FILLER NECK WHERE YOU PUT THE GASOLINE IN AND THE NIPPLE ON THE GAS TANK DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS AND WOULD LEAK GAS WHEN ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 1, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2005
THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MILESTONE TIRES, MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, MODEL NUMBER MILESTONE RL828, G104/101S, STANDARD RIM 61/2J, SIZE LT 235/75. THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES BY THIS MANUFACTURER THAT WERE INSTALLED ON MY FORD E150 CONVERSION VAN HAVE HAD BELT FAILURES. THE TIRE THAT FAILED ON JUNE 28 HAD A... Read more
TIRES:BEAD
Jul 1, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2005
THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MILESTONE TIRES, MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, MODEL NUMBER MILESTONE RL828, G104/101S, STANDARD RIM 61/2J, SIZE LT 235/75. THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES BY THIS MANUFACTURER THAT WERE INSTALLED ON MY FORD E150 CONVERSION VAN HAVE HAD BELT FAILURES. THE TIRE THAT FAILED ON JUNE 28 HAD A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
May 3, 2005
Incident date: Apr 28, 2005
LINE THAT CARRIES TRANSMISSION FLUID TO/FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO RADIATOR/TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER WERE PLACED OVER A WIRE BUNDLE WRAPPED WITH A HARD RUBBER WRAP. AFTER 13 YEARS/93K MILES, THIS CONSTANT CONTACT/RUBBING BETWEEN THE WRAPPED WIRE BUNDLE AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LIN... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Jun 13, 2004
LUG NUTS ON VEHICLE WERE OVER TIGHTENED AND BROKE OFF. *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES WAS LEANING FORWARD AND THE REMAINING 2 LUG NUTS WERE CRACKED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 20, 2004
Incident date: May 20, 2004
WHILE PULLING, INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WOULD CONTACT A DEALER WITH IN THE WEEK. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Dec 25, 2003
Incident date: Dec 18, 2003
WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL BEGAN LEAKING ON GROUND FROM FUEL TANK/FILLER AREA. LEAK STOPPED WHEN FUELING WAS DISCONTINUED. TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND SPLIT APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES LONG IN RUBBER FILL HOSE WHICH IS PART OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY HAD TO REPLACE THIS ASSEMBLY... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 19, 2003
Incident date: Nov 4, 2003
ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE STEEL FRAME. DEALER HAVE LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT THE CRACKS WERE NORMAL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Oct 5, 2003
VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL STAYS ON WHEN IT SHOULD SHUT OFF. *LA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Feb 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 27, 2002
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET PAVEMENT FRONT BRAKES LOCKS UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE SLID WHICH HAS NEARLY CAUSED COLLISIONS TO OCCUR ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 4, 2002
Incident date: Oct 18, 2001
FIRE STARTED IN THE DOOR, APPEARED TO BE ELECTRICAL
Fire
TIRES
Feb 28, 2002
ORGINIAL TIRES PURCHASED 10/13/98, FROM THEN UNTIL 10/31/00 TIRES WERE CHECKED ON SIX DIFFERENT TIMES BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. EACH TIME THE TIRES WERE EITHER ROTATED, BALANCED OR SHOCKS CHECKED. THEN ON 10/30 /00 THE LEFT REAR TIRE LOST A CHUNK OF THE TIRE WITH NO INJURY OR ACCIDENT, BUT WHEN IT WAS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 7, 2001
Incident date: Aug 6, 2001
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE, FUMES STARTED COMING INTO VEHICLE. MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CONTACTED FORD, AND FORD STATED IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jun 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
BELL HOUSING FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS CRACKED. TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING FINE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED HOUSING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
BELL HOUSING FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS CRACKED. TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING FINE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS WITH TORQUE CONVERTER. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION COULD DROP OUT OF VEHICLE WITH A CRACKED HOUSING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
May 4, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON HILL, GAS WOULD LEAK OUT OF FUEL FILLER. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Feb 16, 2001
FUEL VENT LINE HOSE DEVELOPED CRACKS. WHEN TANK IS FULL WITH GAS VENT LINE LEAKS. FORD HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
TIRES
Aug 31, 2000
THREE OF THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY SEARS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATON.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R 15 )
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jun 23, 2000
THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM RELATING TO ALL VANS WITH REAR HEATERS MANUFACTURED FROM 1991 TO THE PRESENT. THE TUBING LEADING TO THE REAR HEATER HAS RUSTED OUT ON ALL 18 OF OUR FLEET VANS. WITHOUT CLOSE INSPECTION, TUBE COULD RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THE TUBES RUN UNDER T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 22, 1999
ENGINE OIL PAN HAS CORRODED AND RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Oct 2, 1998
REAR DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN TO LET CONSUMER OUT FROM OUTSIDE. BUT LET OUT FROM INSIDE. HAD IT REPAIRED. NOW SIDE DOOR WON'T LET OUT FROM OUTSIDE, BUT LET IN FROM INSIDE. THE HANDLE IS CATCHING MECHANISM IS NOT CATCHING PROPERLY. TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. *AK
STEERING
Sep 8, 1999
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 24, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE PARKED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 4, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
JUST PARKED VEHICLE & TRIED LOCKING DOORS WITH REMOTE KEY LOCK. DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. CHECKED DOORS & NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING ON INSIDE FROM DASHBOARD AREA. PUSHED FROM GARAGE. IT BUST INTO FLAMES. USED FIRE EXTINQUISHER & PUT FLAMES OUT. WIRES HAD RUBBED AGAINST STEEL POST UNDER VEHICLE GOING OVER ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 8, 1999
NOTICIED BAD GAS MILEAGE AND FUEL SMELL.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Feb 17, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE RIGHT REAR LUGS: NUTS BROKE, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 28, 1998
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS, BUT THERE IS NO TRACE OF LEAKAGE. THE OVERHEATING HAS BLOWN A FUSE, CAUSING THE CARGO LIGHTS /THE RADIO AND THE TRANSMISSION TO MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 28, 1998
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS, BUT THERE IS NO TRACE OF LEAKAGE. THE OVERHEATING HAS BLOWN A FUSE, CAUSING THE CARGO LIGHTS /THE RADIO AND THE TRANSMISSION TO MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1992
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 TO 50 MPH APPLIED BRAKES WHICH WERE HARD, LOCKED UP. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. BRAKE PADS HAD TO TO BE CHANGED DUE TO PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP OFF AND ON ABOUT 12 TIMES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1992
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 TO 50 MPH APPLIED BRAKES WHICH WERE HARD, LOCKED UP. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. BRAKE PADS HAD TO TO BE CHANGED DUE TO PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP OFF AND ON ABOUT 12 TIMES.
WHEELS
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 2, 1998
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
TIRES
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
TIRE FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
AIR BAGS
Jul 28, 1998
Incident date: Jun 28, 1998
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
STEERING
May 1, 1998
ALLEGED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL FAILURE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 3, 1997
Incident date: Jun 17, 1997
THE BRAKES FILLED WITH WATER CRACKING THE BRAKE PADS AND DECREASING BRAKING ABILITY. DEALER REPLACED PADS BEFORE PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD E-150
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC4321950705
Jul 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING OCCASIONAL HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS. *TW
951113
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96072
Opened: Dec 5, 1996 , Closed: Apr 29, 1997
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE93015
Opened: Mar 9, 1993 , Closed: Jul 27, 1993
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
FORD E-150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-150 across all model years (1991, 2023).
169
Total Recalls
1,311
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
81
Reported Crashes
68
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD E-150 - Year by Year
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2016 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 30 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 14 | View |
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| 2008 | 17 | 12 | View |
| 2007 | 18 | 15 | View |
| 2006 | 15 | 22 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 36 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 31 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 61 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 115 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 81 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 122 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 180 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 95 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 4 | 86 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |