1998 FORD E-150

4 recalls, 81 complaints - 60 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
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
225,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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
3,600,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01V114000 Apr 5, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY, SUCH AS OFF-ROAD, ROUGH ROAD OR SPEED BUMP EVENTS, THE 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND, IF CRACKED, WILL REPLACE THE TANK. INSULATOR PADS WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS IN THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more
151,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

81 total complaints 4 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
SUSPENSION3
TIRES3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
SEAT BELTS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 10, 2017
Incident date: Jan 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL LEAKED OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK DEVELOPE... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Feb 4, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH A CCI AIRTOUCH PNEUMATIC GAS/BRAKE. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, TREES, AND A STREET LAMP. THE CONTACT ATTEMP... Read more
Crash 1 injured
WHEELS Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2014
LEFT FRONT TIRE (MICHELIN P235/75R15 LTX M/S2) SEPARATION AT 25 MPH. ALSO, NOTICEABLE STRESS CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. TIRES BOUGHT 01/2010; WITH 7/32 TREAD REMAINING. REFERENCE 13T012000. *JS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 14, 2012
Incident date: Nov 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROX... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 14, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND STRAPS WERE THE SAME AS THE ONES UTILIZED ON THE 1998-2003 FORD F-150, IN WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILU... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 1, 2011
Incident date: Aug 28, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE WITH DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK PAIN AND WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR A... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE May 16, 2011
Incident date: May 14, 2011
98 FORD E-150 / SAFETY RECALL-01S14 I CONTACTED CHALMERS FORD DEALER ([XXX]) SANTA FE,NM 473-3673 / FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE([XXX]) 1-800-392-3673 MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT ON THE LIST AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE-I DISCOVERED THE LEAK WHEN I WAS PUMP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 31, 2009
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 31, 2009
Incident date: Jan 20, 2001
06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Jan 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 11, 2008
Incident date: Jan 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 18, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS CALLED THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 5, 2007
Incident date: Jan 22, 2007
1998 (MANUFACTURED 1997) FORD 4.2 LITER ENGINE BLEW MAIN HEAD GASKET - ENGINE FROZE UP. REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - COMBUSTION TOO HIGH - PINGS - FORD REFUSES TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE. CARBON BUILD UP - VALVES, RINGS, CRANKSHAFT, EGR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL ALL BE DAMAGED IF NOT COR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
98 FORD E150, 4.2L,82K MILES, ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO FORD DEALER. THEY SAID NEEDS NEW ENGINE. COST $4749. I FIND OUT THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN FAILING PREMATURELY AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT. THEY SUPPOSEDLY SENT OUT A RECALL TO REPLACE GASKET. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. I THINK I SHOULD GET PARTIAL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 11, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD HESITATE AND PRODUCE A TAPPING NOISE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jan 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 11, 2006
1998 FORD E-150 V6 4.2 ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT INTO #1 CYLINDER CAUSING ROD TO BEND AND DISABLE ENGINE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2005
1998 FORD E150 5.4 TRITON V8 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 98000 MILES REQUIRING HEAD REPAIR. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 20, 2005
Incident date: Aug 27, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THE TRUCK STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO STALL. I CALLED CLARK FORD AFTER HEARING ABOUT A SPARK PLUG PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND THE MOTOR ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 9, 2005
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Jun 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 9, 2005
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 9, 2005
Incident date: Jun 9, 2005
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jul 26, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2003
I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER ATD 255/70R16 TIRES FROM SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB. I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULAR AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF ALL FOUR TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TRIED ROTATING, BALANCEING, AND REALIGNMENT OF MY TRUCK. NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Feb 20, 2004
ENGINE COOLANT MIXES WITH OIL. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 31, 2003
FAILURE OF BALL JOINT IN STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHING PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO STEERING LINKAGE. THE RESULT WAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THIS OCCURED ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY. THE PART WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED. THE BALL CAME OUT OF THE SOCK... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 24, 2003
THE TRUCK'S GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LEAKED GAS. THERE'S WAS A RECALL # 01V114000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 3, 2003
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAKAGE. CONSUMER DOESN'T FILL IT UP COMPLETELY, ONLY TO THE 3/4 MARK. 2003 MAKES AND MODELS ARE CURRENTLY ON RECALL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 28, 2003
WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN, THE CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC. AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHA... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Aug 19, 2003
Incident date: Aug 19, 2003
MANUFACTURER INSTALLED A STEEL GAUGE INSIDE OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FOR BETTER RECLINING POSITION, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Jul 11, 2003
Incident date: Jul 10, 2003
MY 1998 FORD E-150 VAN HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES GOING FROM THE TRAN TO THE RADIATOR. THESE LINES WERE PLACED AGAINST THE OIL PAN AND THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MANUFACTURED. THE FRICTION OVER THE YEARS HAS CAUSED THESE LINES TO DEVELOPE A LEAK. THE WARRENTY TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 8, 2003
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GAS TANK WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY INSULATION BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND FRAME, SO METAL WAS RUBBING METAL WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. *AK CONSUMER'S BIG PROBLEM WAS THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIDN'T NOTIFY HIM OR OTHERS LIKE HIM. *PH *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
LOST 2 CYLINDERS ON 4.6L, 0 COMPRESSION WET OR DRY. NO OVERHEAT ISSUES. MECHANIC DIDNT LOOK FOR LEAKY HEAD GASKET, WHICH MUST HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE. MECHANIC SAID DRIVE HOME, I DROVE HOME MORE DAMAGE INSUED. ENGINE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK PURCHASED AT TIME OF PURCHASE REJEC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
THE FUEL TANK HAD STRESS CRACKS CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *JB *TS
WHEELS Feb 19, 2003
THE ALUMINUM WHEEL CAUSED THE SEAL TO BREAK BETWEEN THE RIM AND TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN ALL FOUR TIRES LOSING AIR PRESSURE.*JB
TIRES Dec 11, 2002
LT235/75R15 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON SOUTHFIELD EXPRESSWAY. DT
SUSPENSION Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: Oct 6, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL HEAVILY VIBRATE IF THE MOTOR GO OVER 50 MPH CAUSING IT TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Aug 28, 2002
WHILE WORKING NEAR ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT HER CALVE AGAINST THE LUGS OF THE VEHICLE WHICH EXTEND EXCESSIVELY FROM THE FENDERS. CONSUMERS LEG WAS WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN AND SUFFERING, THE PERSON WRITING THIS LETTER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICL... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Aug 20, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT CLASP HAS BROKEN IN HALF. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS Jun 19, 2002
BUCKLE TO CONNECT TO RECEIVER DOES'T STAY CLOSE AT ALL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Feb 7, 2002
CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED RECALL 01V114000 NOTICE FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT DEALER ONLY REPAIRED THE INSULATOR OF TANK, BUT TANK HAS BEEN MAKING A LOT OF NOISE. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR FAMILY SAFETY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROV... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Jan 8, 2002
HAD RUINED ROTOR DUE TO STUCK CALIPER. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE ALTHOUGH PART WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WAS VERY RUDE AND ARGUMENTATIVE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Sep 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
BRAKE ROTORS/CALIPERS AND LINES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED EVERY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER STATED THAT A TSB HAS BEEN RELEASED ON THAT ISSUE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Aug 29, 2001
Incident date: Aug 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 29, 2001
Incident date: Aug 22, 2001
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WOULD STEP ON BRAKES PEDAL AND HEAR BRAKES MAKING NOISE LIKE METAL TO METAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT INNER PADS HAD WORN OUT DUE TO MANUFACTURED CALIPERS. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Aug 13, 2001
POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD. PUMP LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 21, 2001
ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Jun 21, 2001
ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 21, 2001
ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Jun 21, 2001
ENGINE CHECK ILLUMINATES. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, NO PROBLEM FOUND THE FIRST TIME, SECOND TIME OXYGEN SENSOR AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED AT CHARGE TO ME. THIRD TIME NEW FLASH (SOFTWARE)WAS BURNED. FORTH TIME THE PCV VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE DISLODGED FROM THE ENGINE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 21, 2001
Incident date: Dec 13, 2000
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CRASH. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND AFTER FIRST CRASH, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PLOW AHEAD UNTIL FOUR VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD E-150

60 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE9
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
05248 Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
17381 Nov 1, 2003
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR. *TT
15799 Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION (DRIVESHAFT >70 INCH) MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / ROUGHNESS ON ACCELERATION OR UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50-55 MPH. *TT
15517 Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD
15354 Oct 1, 2001
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD WEAR UNDER EXTREME LOADING CONDITIONS. *TT
15082 Jul 1, 2001
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING, OR REPLACING THE CNG FUEL FILL VALVE ON ALL DEDICATED AND BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLES. *TT
15038 Jul 1, 2001
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RAPID WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS (UNDER 10,000 MILES). *TT
14992 Jun 1, 2001
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION (DRIVESHAFT >70 INCH) MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION / ROUGHNESS ON ACCELERATION OR UNDER LOAD AT ABOUT 50 - 55 MPH. *TT
99234 Nov 15, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
99207 Oct 4, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
13186 Sep 1, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS
6996 Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE TORQUE VALUES OF THE ENGINE FRONT COVER WATER PUMP BOLTS. *TT
99146 Jul 12, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH THE OIL DIPSTICK AND / OR PCV VALVE DISLODGING FROM THE ENGINE AND / OR ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM DIPSTICK TUBE. *TT
99131 Jun 28, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
985122 Nov 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FQR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (ABS-HCU) ASSEMBLIES. *TT
4638 Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, WITH P0300 - P0308 MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH A 4.6L ENGINE. *TT
4628 Aug 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT
4619 Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT
982474 Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4.2L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BOOM, OFF IDLE BETWEEN 870-900 RPMS. *YC
980317 Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SYMPTOMS REGARDING P0300-P0308 MISFIRE DTCS WITH 4.6L ENGINES. *YC
11496 Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.2L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BOOM, OFF IDLE BETWEEN 870 - 900 RPMS. *TT
090308 Jan 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455
976011 Nov 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
97090297183 Sep 2, 1997
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC
BC0718961021 Oct 21, 1996
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
INFORMATION ON BRAKE ROTOR TURNING/REPLACING. *TT
BC4651961001 Oct 1, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VEHICLE MAY NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPS. MAY BE DUE TO MOISTURE FREEZING IN THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTAINED WITHIN THE CCRM (CONSTANT CONTROL RELAY MODULE). *TT
BC9695961001 Oct 1, 1996
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) INVALID DIAGNOSTIC CODES U1235 & 155 MAY BE STORED IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS CYCLED FROM 'OFF' TO 'RUN' EXTREMELY SLOWLY. *TT
BC9694961001 Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES THAT MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE FIRST DRIVE AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT, OR FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
BC9682961001 Oct 1, 1996
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONCERNS FOR THE LABOR TIME STANDARD IN TBS 96-19-02 (STEERING - GRUNT NOISE DURING STEERING WHEEL RETURN FROM FULL RIGHT TURN) IS INCORRECT. *TT
BC9680961001 Oct 1, 1996
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONCERN WHERE THE DOOR GLASS DROPS WHEN CYCLED DOWN ON VEHICLES WITH THE POWER DOOR OPTION. *TT
BC9674961001 Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
LIGHT TO MODERATE AXLE NOISE (AXLE WHINE) AT 50 TO 65 MPH (80 TO 105 KPH) DURING ACCELS, DECELS OR CRUISE MAY BE DUE TO AXLE NOISE BEING TRANSMITTED FROM THE AXLE INTO THE VEHICLE. *TT
BC4854961001 Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
REVISED EEC CALIBRATION HAS BEEN INCORPORATED IN PCM CALIBRATION FOR VEHICLES WHICH DISPLAY LACK OF POWER DUE TO TORQUE CONVERTER ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULING, CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURES, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START ON HOT RESTART. *TT
BC5075961001 Oct 1, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON ERRATIC OR SELF LOCKING DOOR LOCKS. *TT
BC5172961001 Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION FOR CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON' ON 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L VEHICLES. *TT
BC5173961001 Oct 1, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON VARIOUS 4.0L APPLICATIONS THE OIL INDICATOR TUBE (DIP STICK) IS COMING INTO CONTACT W/ THE CRANKSHAFT. *TT
BC5174961001 Oct 1, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION TO DIAGNOSE WIND NOISE & WATER LEAKS AT THE LOWER PASSENGER DOOR AREA & 3RD DOOR. *TT
BC5175961001 Oct 1, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS OF A/C GOING TO DEFROST MODE WHEN CLIMBING GRADES OR ACCELERATING ARE LIKELY CAUSED BY VACUUM LEAKS. *TT
BC5176961001 Oct 1, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENDER (9A299) & THE FUEL PUMP (9350) CHANGED FROM THE EXISTING SPADE TERMINAL TO AN EYELET TERMINAL WHICH IS SECURED UNDER THE TOP SENDER MOUNT SCREW. *TT
BC5181961001 Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE OIL PAN, FRONT COVER &/OR THE FRONT & REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT
BC5182961001 Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON CORRECTING AN OIL PAN GASKET LEAK. *TT
BC5183961001 Oct 1, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
AN OIL LEAK IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE OIL FILTER MAY BE CAUSED BY A DAMAGED OR MIS-INSTALLED (I.E. ROLLED OVER, PINCHED, SHEARED, NICKED, ETC.) OIL PUMP BODY SEAL. *TT
BC5185961001 Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GRINDING NOISE WHILE SHIFTING INTO 4L. *TT
BC5186961001 Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH IDLE AFTER DECEL TO A STOP, WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED W/ NO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. *TT
BC5190961001 Oct 1, 1996
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING CHAFING ON THE 14401 WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ACCESSORY FUSES TO BECOME OPEN (PRIMARILY THE CIGAR FUSE). *TT
BC5198961001 Oct 1, 1996
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
IMPROVED REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR CUSTOMERS WHO MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW TONE RATTLING NOISE OR WHOOSH SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 25 MPH & GOING OVER SMALL TO MODERATE BUMPS. *TT
BC5204961001 Oct 1, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/MISSES MAY BE DUE TO A SPARK PLUG WIRE BOOT THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE SPARK PLUG. *TT
BC5207961001 Oct 1, 1996
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING THE ELECTRONIC/HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (EHCU) ON 4WABS. *TT
BC5209961001 Oct 1, 1996
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
REVISED REAR BRAKE LINING FOR BOTH 9 INCH & 10 INCH APPLICATIONS FOR CONCERNS W/ REAR BRAKE GRAB DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN. *TT
BC5214961001 Oct 1, 1996
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
REVISED HOOD SEAL FOR CONCERNS OF A WIND WHISTLE AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH. *TT
BC5217961001 Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON REPLACED/REPAIRED MANUAL TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY AND RETURNED W/ SIGNS OF IMPROPER/LACK OF MAINTENANCE OR MISDIAGNOSIS. *TT
BC5218961001 Oct 1, 1996
198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
INFORMATION ON STOWING THE SPARE TIRE STOWAGE. *TT
BC5224961001 Oct 1, 1996
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
INFORMATION ON ABS SENSORS RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS ARE IDENTIFIED AS 'NO PROBLEM FOUND'. *TT
BC5227961001 Oct 1, 1996
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION FOR AIR BAG DTC B1813 OBSERVE THE AIR BAG LAMP FLASH OUT CODE & PERFORM THE APPROPRIATE PINPOINT TEST FOR THE FLASH OUT CODE. *TT
BC9642961001 Oct 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AODE OR 4R70W TRANSMISSION HAS A CONCERN OF SHUDDER FROM THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR OR DURING 3-4 SHIFT. *TT
BC9668961001 Oct 1, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONCERN FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING LEAN CODES P0171 & P0174 (VACUUM LEAK). *TT
BC9671961001 Oct 1, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PUSH CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FLEXIBLE FUEL VAPOR LINE AT THE CARBON CANISTER & THE METAL FUEL VAPOR LINE MAY NOT SEAT FULLY ON THE FUEL VAPOR LINE. *TT
BC9672961001 Oct 1, 1996
051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR STAYS ON RED IN CLUSTER. *TT
BC9673961001 Oct 1, 1996
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE EXTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON (TAIL & HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT). *TT
BC9676961001 Oct 1, 1996
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
IMPROPER RTV APPLICATION AT THE FRONT/REAR LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD END SEALS & SIDE GASKETS MAY CAUSE AN OIL/COOLANT LEAK. *TT
071110 Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
There is no summary currently available
PE93015 Opened: Mar 9, 1993 , Closed: Jul 27, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 1 0 View
2021 0 1 View
2017 1 0 View
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
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 (current) 4 81
1997 5 122 View
1996 3 81 View
1995 3 104 View
1994 7 180 View
1993 4 95 View
1992 4 86 View
1991 1 20 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 2 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View