1993 FORD E-150
4 recalls, 95 complaints - 4 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
94V128000 Jul 11, 1994
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
Consequence
THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.
Complaint Statistics
95 total complaints
10 crashes 6 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 |
SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
Jul 7, 2022
Incident date: Jun 27, 2022
The contact owns a 1993 Ford E-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to pull into a parking space and turning the steering wheel, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front driver's side seat and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 7, 2022
Incident date: Jun 27, 2022
The contact owns a 1993 Ford E-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to pull into a parking space and turning the steering wheel, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front driver's side seat and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: Jun 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E-150. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE AT A FUEL STATION, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND CALLED FIRMIN FORD (LOCATED AT 921 E MAIN ST, LAURENS, SC 29360, ... Read more
TIRES
Aug 28, 2015
Incident date: Aug 21, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED THUMPING AND VIBRATING ERRATICALLY AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. I EXITED IMMEDIATELY TO FIND THAT MY TIRE HAD A HUGE BULGE A LITTLE LARGER THAN A SOFTBALL. A MAN STOPPED AND SAID I SHOULD BE OKAY TO DRIVE THE 2 MILES I HAD LEFT TO GET HOME. WH... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 8, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND UPON INSPECTION THE 2 MOUNTING BOLTS HOLDING THE GEARBOX TO THE FRAME RAIL HAD SHEARED OFF AND THE 3RD ONE HAD RIPPED THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL COMPLETELY AND DROPPED THE GEARBOX HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME UPON FU... Read more
STEERING
Mar 8, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND UPON INSPECTION THE 2 MOUNTING BOLTS HOLDING THE GEARBOX TO THE FRAME RAIL HAD SHEARED OFF AND THE 3RD ONE HAD RIPPED THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL COMPLETELY AND DROPPED THE GEARBOX HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME UPON FU... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 16, 2009
Incident date: Nov 15, 2009
I WAS DRIVING EAST, JUST PAST MONROE, LA, ON I-20 JUST PRIOR TO MILE MARKER 126 WHEN THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF MY E150 1993 FORD VAN. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VAN TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, THE RIM/TIRE, AND BRAKE CALIPER DID NOT HIT A VEHICLE; I FOUND IT ABOUT A HAL... Read more
TIRES
Nov 16, 2009
Incident date: Nov 15, 2009
I WAS DRIVING EAST, JUST PAST MONROE, LA, ON I-20 JUST PRIOR TO MILE MARKER 126 WHEN THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF MY E150 1993 FORD VAN. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VAN TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, THE RIM/TIRE, AND BRAKE CALIPER DID NOT HIT A VEHICLE; I FOUND IT ABOUT A HAL... Read more
STEERING
Apr 21, 2009
Incident date: Apr 20, 2009
WIFE WAS DRIVING VAN OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND SHE LOST STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT SHE DID NOT MAKE IT TOO THE ROAD I WENT OUT AND LOOKED AT VAN AND THE STEERING BOX BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TOO HIT BRAKE LINE VAN WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP REPAIRS ARE P... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Oct 1, 2007
NON RESPONSIVE TO RECALL FIX. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Mar 4, 2008
FORD RECALL 05S28 OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I WAS CONTACTED BY FORD TO BRING MY E-150 VAN IN FOR A RECALL ON MY SCDS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION TO WADE FORD IN SMYRNA, GA. 30080. THEY DISCONNECTED THE SCDS AND SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND IT WOULD ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1993 FORD E150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN APPLY THE BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSP... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 27, 2007
FORD RECALL #05S28 INDICATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD IN MY "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" WHICH MAY LEAK CAUSING A UNDERHOOD FIRE. FORD WANTS TO PUT A FUSE IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. WHY WOULD FORD NOT WANT TO CHANGE THE SCDS SWITCH THAT MIGHT BE LEAKING INSTEAD? *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Sep 3, 2006
1993 FORD E150 VAN FRAME CRACKED AROUND BOLT HEADS THAT HOLD STEERING BOX ON, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERING
STRUCTURE
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 1994
FROM THE DATE THE CONVERSION VAN WAS PURCHASE, THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. THE VAN WOULD NOT DRIVE STRAIGHT, IT WANDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD. OVER THE YEARS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM THE BALL JOINTS AND STEERING GEAR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STIL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Apr 5, 2004
Incident date: Mar 30, 2004
I HAVE A 1993 FORD E150 CONVERSION VAN WITH AT, ABS,PS, PW, PL, TV, VCR, AND TYPE N ENGINE (V8 5.0). I WENT TO FILL UP WITH GASOLINE AND IT APPEARS THAT THE VENT PIPE LEAKS. HAS THIS PROBLEM BEEN IDENTIFIED BY OTHER OWNERS? *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 28, 2003
A/C AND HEATER BLOWER SWITCHS ARE TO LIGHT FOR THE APLICATION ELETRICAL SYSTEM DRAWS TO MANY AMPS. BURNS UNDERDASH WIRING AND WILL CAUSE FIRES. MARKIII AND FORD BOTH USE THE SAME MANUFACTURE SWITCHS FRO THE INDAK CORP.*AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 28, 2003
A/C AND HEATER BLOWER SWITCHS ARE TO LIGHT FOR THE APLICATION ELETRICAL SYSTEM DRAWS TO MANY AMPS. BURNS UNDERDASH WIRING AND WILL CAUSE FIRES. MARKIII AND FORD BOTH USE THE SAME MANUFACTURE SWITCHS FRO THE INDAK CORP.*AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Nov 28, 2003
A/C AND HEATER BLOWER SWITCHS ARE TO LIGHT FOR THE APLICATION ELETRICAL SYSTEM DRAWS TO MANY AMPS. BURNS UNDERDASH WIRING AND WILL CAUSE FIRES. MARKIII AND FORD BOTH USE THE SAME MANUFACTURE SWITCHS FRO THE INDAK CORP.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
1993 FORD E-150 VAN LEAKS FUEL FROM TANK (NOT FILLER NECK) DURING FILLUP. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY FILL TANK BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 7, 2003
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEM LOCATING A DEALERSHIP THAT CAN DO THE RECALL FOR THE LAMP AND SOCKET 94 V 128 000 ON A CONVERSION VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY ARE NO HELP. TS *JG
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Nov 18, 2002
Incident date: Nov 11, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING GEAR BOX COLLAPSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.. TS
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 6, 2002
Incident date: Aug 30, 2002
THE THREE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING BOX BROKE AND THE FRAME HAS MULTIBLE CRACKS,THE BOLTS SHOW NO SIGN OF WEAR AS IF LOOSE, BUT DO LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. THIS HAPPENED SUDDENLY AND RESULTED IN NO CONTROL OF THE VAN.*AK
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
OUR VAN WAS MODIFIED IN DECEMBER, 2000, WITH A RAISED ROOF AND EXTENDED DOORS TO ALLOW ACCESSABILITY FOR OUR HANDICAPPED SON. WE DISCOVERED AROUND JULY, 2002, THAT THE COMPANY PERFORMING THE MODIFICATION HAD NOT INSTALLED A REINFORCED STEEL CAGE OR USED A RAISED FIBERGLASS ROOF ALREADY REINFORCED. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
OUR VAN WAS MODIFIED IN DECEMBER, 2000, WITH A RAISED ROOF AND EXTENDED DOORS TO ALLOW ACCESSABILITY FOR OUR HANDICAPPED SON. WE DISCOVERED AROUND JULY, 2002, THAT THE COMPANY PERFORMING THE MODIFICATION HAD NOT INSTALLED A REINFORCED STEEL CAGE OR USED A RAISED FIBERGLASS ROOF ALREADY REINFORCED. ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ALSO THE THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE TIRES WERE DAYTONA F235/75R/15, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE MADE BY FIRESTONE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 28, 2002
Incident date: Sep 4, 2001
THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE KEYHOLE WITHIN IGNITION IS MISALIGNED. THE KEY CANNOT START THE VEHICLE. HAVE BEEN STRANDED TILL AFTER COUNTLESS TRIES, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL MOVE AND THE IGNITION FINALLY UNLOCK. I ALWAYS HAVE THE BEEPING GOING ON IF THE DOOR IS OPEN, EVEN WITH NO KEY IN IGNITION. TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 28, 2002
Incident date: Sep 4, 2001
THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE KEYHOLE WITHIN IGNITION IS MISALIGNED. THE KEY CANNOT START THE VEHICLE. HAVE BEEN STRANDED TILL AFTER COUNTLESS TRIES, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL MOVE AND THE IGNITION FINALLY UNLOCK. I ALWAYS HAVE THE BEEPING GOING ON IF THE DOOR IS OPEN, EVEN WITH NO KEY IN IGNITION. TH... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ALSO THE THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE TIRES WERE DAYTONA F235/75R/15, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE MADE BY FIRESTONE, CONSUMER HAS SINCE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES.*JB
TIRES
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
LEFT MEMPHIS, TN FOR OUT OF TOWN TRIP ON 4/12/01. ALL FOUR TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED BY LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER 5 DAYS BEFORE TRIP (ERIC PH 901-323-2627). STAYED MURPHREESBORO, TN OVERNIGHT. STARTED DRIVING 9AM 4/13/01, GOT TO MONTEAGLE, TN GOING UP HILL, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. LOOKED - PEACH SIZE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 19, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK, BEFORE TANK IS FILLED , FUEL RUNS OUT OF TANK.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 13, 2001
THREE TIMES THE LEFT FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARING HAS DISINTEGRATED ALLOWING ROTOR TO FALL DOWN ON SPINDLE, WITH NO INDICATION OF BEARING FAILURE, NO NOISE WHATSOEVER.THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT TIRE WHEEL ROTOR CAME COMPLETELY OFF SPINDLE AT 70 M.P.H. THE OUTER BEARING STILL FULL OF GREASE . INDICATIO... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 13, 2001
THREE TIMES THE LEFT FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARING HAS DISINTEGRATED ALLOWING ROTOR TO FALL DOWN ON SPINDLE, WITH NO INDICATION OF BEARING FAILURE, NO NOISE WHATSOEVER.THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT TIRE WHEEL ROTOR CAME COMPLETELY OFF SPINDLE AT 70 M.P.H. THE OUTER BEARING STILL FULL OF GREASE . INDICATIO... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 13, 2001
THREE TIMES THE LEFT FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARING HAS DISINTEGRATED ALLOWING ROTOR TO FALL DOWN ON SPINDLE, WITH NO INDICATION OF BEARING FAILURE, NO NOISE WHATSOEVER.THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT TIRE WHEEL ROTOR CAME COMPLETELY OFF SPINDLE AT 70 M.P.H. THE OUTER BEARING STILL FULL OF GREASE . INDICATIO... Read more
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
ONE OF THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S (P235/75R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND NOISE FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE TIRES AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 2000
STARTED VEHICLE & SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARDS SUDDENLY. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT THE TIME. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. WENT THROUGH NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE. NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO DEACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL, VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WHICH CAUSED MINOR INJURIES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER.*AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 24, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 22, 2000
TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY STOP VEHICLE. FIRESTONE DEALER IN AURORA COLORADO, STORE # 028924 TOLD ME THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED AT THE DECATOR PLANT. THEY TREATED THIS LIKE A RECALL AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT NO COST WITH GENERAL TIRES. THE FIRST TIR... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 30, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE VAN AND HIT OTHER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WHEEL COULD HAVE POPPED OFF WHILE DRIVING - 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS IN NHTSA DATABASE MATCH THIS ONE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 20, 2000
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
WHEN VAN WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE INSPECTION, A MECHANIC FOUND A CRACKED WHEEL BEARING, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO COME OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATOIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Dec 14, 1999
REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO CONTAMINATED (DIRTY) BRAKE FLUID.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
TRANSMISSION OPERATES POORLY WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS HIGH, REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION REPEATED BEHAVIOR. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
ENGINE COOLANT HOSE BROKEN CAUSING LEAKAGE. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY-SPINDLE ARM REPLACED, CAUSING TIRE WEAR DUE TO FAILURE. MJS
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY-SPINDLE ARM REPLACED, CAUSING TIRE WEAR DUE TO FAILURE. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 11, 1999
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY-SPINDLE ARM REPLACED, CAUSING TIRE WEAR DUE TO FAILURE. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
UPON FILL-UP, TOP OF TANK LEAKS LIQUID GASOLINE DOWN THE SIDES, BUT NOT AT THE FILLER NECK OR VENT NECK.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD E-150
4 manufacturer communications from 4 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 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *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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| 2015 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 9 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 29 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 19 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 30 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 14 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 10 | View |
| 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 (current) | 4 | 95 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 86 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |