1999 FORD E-150
5 recalls, 115 complaints - 19 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
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
99V046000 Mar 15, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. THE STRIKERS FOR THE 60/40 DOOR SINGLE LATCH SYSTEM WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN STRESS CRACKS AT THE STRIKER WIRE LOWER STAKE JOINT. STRIKERS WITH STRESS CRACKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.
Complaint Statistics
115 total complaints
15 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
STEERING
Jan 22, 2022
Incident date: Jan 22, 2022
While turning into a parking space the bolts to the steering box sheared off with complete loss of steering. Further inspection showed severe cracking and loss of metal in the steering box area. After doing some searches I found that this is common issue in the E series vans. I did do a recall searc... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Sep 25, 2015
MY MARK III CONVERSION VAN HAS A FUEL LEAKING FROM THE MID-SHIP TANK. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FROM FORD, BUT WHEN I WENT TO MY LOCAL DEALER ENFIELD FORD IN ENFIELD CT THEY RAN THE VIN AND STATED MY VAN WAS EXCLUDED. THE ONLY TIME IT LEAKS IS WHEN I AM PUMPING GAS, IF I PUMP SLOWLY THERE IS ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL STRAP BENEATH THE FUEL TANK ON THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDING ON THE TAIL PI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL STRAP BENEATH THE FUEL TANK ON THE REAR AXLE WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDING ON THE TAIL PI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 3, 2014
THE GAS IS LEAKING OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 5, 2014
Incident date: Jan 20, 2014
WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL, GASOLINE LEAKS ONTO GROUND. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FROM WHAT I SEE ON LINE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2014
Incident date: Feb 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL STARTED TO SPEW OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 19, 2013
Incident date: Nov 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AS A RESULT OF POSSIBLE RUST CORROSION. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO REMOVE THE FUEL TANK TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 9, 2011
Incident date: May 8, 2011
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A FINDING ON MY 1997 F-150. AFTER READING ABOUT THE PROB INTO THE GAS TANK STRAPS IN THE DETROIT NEWS. I FOUND THAT ONE OF MY STRAPS HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF AND I WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS A RECALL IS MADE AS THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD , [XXX] INFORMATION REDA... Read more
STEERING
Apr 23, 2011
Incident date: Apr 6, 2011
THE 3 MOUNTING BOLTS ATTACHING THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME BROKE/SHEARED OFF AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. 1999 FORD E150 VAN. A LOUD POPPING NOISE OR BANG WAS HEARD AND TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WAS THE RESULT OF THE STEERING BOX DANGLING FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS BEIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2011
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A FRACTURE IN THE TANK WHICH CAUSED THE LE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE I94 FREEWAY IN MICHIGAN WITH MY WIFE, 2 CHILDREN, 7 AND 5,GOING ABOUT 70 MPH AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A MUFFLER DRAGGING OR SOMETHING. IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND FOUND MY GAS TANK DRAGGING UNDER THE TRUCK. FRONT STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE OFF AND TANK WAS BEING PUSHED FORWARD, ALMOST GRI... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 24, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE I94 FREEWAY IN MICHIGAN WITH MY WIFE, 2 CHILDREN, 7 AND 5,GOING ABOUT 70 MPH AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE A MUFFLER DRAGGING OR SOMETHING. IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND FOUND MY GAS TANK DRAGGING UNDER THE TRUCK. FRONT STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE OFF AND TANK WAS BEING PUSHED FORWARD, ALMOST GRI... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Sep 14, 2010
1999, FORD F-150 GAS STRAP FAILURE. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 I COULD HEAR A CLINKING NOISE BENEATH THE BODY OF THE TRUCK. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK, ONE OF THE SUPPORT STRAPS FOR THE GAS TANK WAS BROKEN AND HANGING BELOW THE VEHICLE. THIS STRAP FA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 15, 2010
Incident date: Sep 14, 2010
1999, FORD F-150 GAS STRAP FAILURE. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 94 I COULD HEAR A CLINKING NOISE BENEATH THE BODY OF THE TRUCK. WHEN I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK, ONE OF THE SUPPORT STRAPS FOR THE GAS TANK WAS BROKEN AND HANGING BELOW THE VEHICLE. THIS STRAP FA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 9, 2010
WE WERE ON VACATION AND SMELLED RUBBER BURNING, PULLED OFF AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS SMOKING...APPARENTLY AXLE HAD BROKEN AFFECTING BRAKE LINES WE ENDED UP REPLACING REAR AXLE AND BRAKES. *TR
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Jul 9, 2010
WE WERE ON VACATION AND SMELLED RUBBER BURNING, PULLED OFF AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS SMOKING...APPARENTLY AXLE HAD BROKEN AFFECTING BRAKE LINES WE ENDED UP REPLACING REAR AXLE AND BRAKES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Dec 1, 2009
DRIVING DOWN ROAD WHEN # 8 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF PLUG HOLE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 1, 2009
Incident date: Nov 16, 1999
THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON MY FORD E150. THIS IS A RIDICULOUSLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS/VANS/ SUVS- WHY IS FORD ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? JUST GOOGLE "FORD SPAR" AND INSTANTLY "FORD SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT" POPS UP- THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF WEBPAGES ABOUT THIS, YET FORD CONTINUES TO ESCAPE LI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 16, 2009
Incident date: Oct 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. HE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FUEL SPECIALIST, AND THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 22, 2009
Incident date: Jul 22, 2009
I OWN A 1999 FORD E150 THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR AN UPFITTER WHEN IT LEFT THE FORD PLANT. AN AMBULANCE PREP LABEL IS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR JAM, HOW EVER IT WAS FINISHED BY EXPLORER VAN COMPANY, WARSAW INDIANA. WHEN REFUELING I NOTICED FUEL SPILL ON THE GROUND. I STOPPED DRIVING THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 22, 2008
Incident date: Dec 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150 ECONOLINE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT FILLS THE FUEL TANK, GASOLINE WOULD SPILL OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE GROUND. WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL AND THE FUEL NOZZLE STOPPED, GASOLINE STILL LEAKED EXCESSIVELY OUT OF THE TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 27, 2007
Incident date: Sep 10, 2007
1999 FORD E150 WAGON (CONVERSION VAN - ECLIPSE CONVERSIONS OF IN) HAS A CRACKED FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK IS 35 GALLON, MID SHIP. NHSTA RECALL 01V114000/FORD RECALL 01S14 SHOULD APPLY, HOWEVER WHEN DISCUSSED WITH FORD THEY SAID IT DID NOT APPLY. THEY WOULD ONLY LOOK AT INFORMATION ON THEIR WEBSITE. W... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 27, 2007
Incident date: Nov 21, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. HE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THEN EXPERIENCED SOME LOSS OF POWER. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 21, 2007
Incident date: Aug 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. UPDATED 12/12/07
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Sep 29, 2007
Incident date: Sep 29, 2007
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 25, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL FORD DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER DECEMBER OF 2007. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY FORD ISSUED AN URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WHEN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Mar 17, 2007
Incident date: Mar 16, 2007
MARCH 16, 2007. V8 (5.4L) I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD POPPING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD. THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT.MY 1999 V8 5.4 HAD BLOWN THE SPARK PLUG CERAMIC PORTION OUT OF THE HEAD. I MADE IT HOME DRIVING IT LIKE THAT (5 MILES) AND HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. HE SAID THIS WAS A COM... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: Nov 16, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE. FAILURE LED TO VEHICLE DISABLEMENT DURING TRAVEL ON PUBLIC ROADWAY IN TRAFFIC, IN BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. TRANSMISSION REPLACED @ COST OF $2700.00. *NM
TIRES
Dec 8, 2006
Incident date: Sep 19, 2006
1999 FORD E150 RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jun 30, 2006
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF. WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT THEY TOLD ME THAT WATER WAS GETTING IN BEHIND THE WINDSHIELD AND SHORTING OUT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THEY STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jun 30, 2006
MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OFF. WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT THEY TOLD ME THAT WATER WAS GETTING IN BEHIND THE WINDSHIELD AND SHORTING OUT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THEY STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Jan 16, 2006
1999 FORD F150 4.2 LITER V-6 ENGINE. ONLY 52,000 MILES AND BLOWN ENGINE. STARTS BLOWING STEAM OUT OF EXHAUST, THEN ENGINE STARTS KNOCKING AND TIES UP BECAUSE OF HYDRO LOCK. COOLANT IN CYLINDERS LOCKS ENGINE. THIS IS A VERY WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FORD WILL NOT BACK UP COSTING CONSUMERS THOUSANDS OF ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
MAJOR SHAKING IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND STEERING CONTROL GREATLY REDUCED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING, AND THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME IT IS NORMAL. IF THIS IS NORMAL, THAN THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE HIGHWAYS BEFORE DEATH OCCURS. *JB
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
MAJOR SHAKING IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND STEERING CONTROL GREATLY REDUCED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING, AND THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME IT IS NORMAL. IF THIS IS NORMAL, THAN THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE HIGHWAYS BEFORE DEATH OCCURS. *JB
STEERING
Mar 29, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
MAJOR SHAKING IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND STEERING CONTROL GREATLY REDUCED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING, AND THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME IT IS NORMAL. IF THIS IS NORMAL, THAN THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE HIGHWAYS BEFORE DEATH OCCURS. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 23, 2006
Incident date: Jan 23, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PUMPING FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THERE IS A CRACK ON THE TOP OF THE RUBBER FUEL HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 15, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
I HAD TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY VAN. I TOOK THE VAN TO THREE DIFFERENT SHOPS. ALL SHOPS SAID THAT THERE WAS A DEFICIENCY PROBLEM WITH SPARK PLUGS 6 AND 1; ALSO, ALL THREE SHOPS SAID THAT THE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT TWO TIMES (I HAD TO S... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 4, 2005
Incident date: Jun 26, 2005
AFTER PURCHASE, ON 3 HR. TRIP HOME, VAN HAD MAJOR VIBRATIONS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. HE SUGGESTED ALIGNMENT, OR TIRE ROTATION. WE TOOK VAN TO SEVERAL OTHER DEALSERS AS TO VIBRATION, AND GIVEN NO HELP, JUST SUGGESTIONS AS ABOVE AND TO DRIVE IT MORE TO BREAK IT IN, AND BRING BACK AFTER 20,000 MIL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 27, 2005
1999 FORD E150 CONVERSION VAN [XXX] GAS TANK IS LEAKING. THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL FOR 1996-2000 MODEL YEARS BUILT AT THE LORAIN ASSEMBLY PLANT, HOWEVER, IT IS LISTED AGAINST E150 WAGONS, NOT VANS. I CHECKED MY VIN AGAINST THE RECALL AND IT WAS NOT LISTED. ACCORDING TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 24, 2004
Incident date: Sep 30, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES. ODOMETER LIGHT FLICKERS ON & OFF. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2001. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING SUBMITTED ON 8/10/2004. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 1999 FORD E-150 VAN WITH A 5.4L ENGINE. OVER THE PAST 6 WEEKS WE HAVE HAD THREE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. THE MOST RECENT AND SEVERE CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAILURE IS THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT H... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2004
THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING SUBMITTED ON 8/10/2004. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 1999 FORD E-150 VAN WITH A 5.4L ENGINE. OVER THE PAST 6 WEEKS WE HAVE HAD THREE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. THE MOST RECENT AND SEVERE CONSEQUENCE OF THE FAILURE IS THAT THE VEHICLE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT H... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
LTR FM DENIS BITTENBENDER (PA) WRITER IS A QUADRIPLEGIC USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA TEST EQUIPMENT DEFECT, REPLY TO THE ALLENTOWN OFC DOT 2004-4251. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN I... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
LTR FM DENIS BITTENBENDER (PA) WRITER IS A QUADRIPLEGIC USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA TEST EQUIPMENT DEFECT, REPLY TO THE ALLENTOWN OFC DOT 2004-4251. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN I... Read more
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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
LTR FM DENIS BITTENBENDER (PA) WRITER IS A QUADRIPLEGIC USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA TEST EQUIPMENT DEFECT, REPLY TO THE ALLENTOWN OFC DOT 2004-4251. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN I... Read more
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AIR BAGS
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
LTR FM DENIS BITTENBENDER (PA) WRITER IS A QUADRIPLEGIC USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA TEST EQUIPMENT DEFECT, REPLY TO THE ALLENTOWN OFC DOT 2004-4251. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN I... Read more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 24, 2003
LTR FM DENIS BITTENBENDER (PA) WRITER IS A QUADRIPLEGIC USE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT REQUEST NHTSA TEST EQUIPMENT DEFECT, REPLY TO THE ALLENTOWN OFC DOT 2004-4251. *LA THE VEHICLE HAD RUN OFF THE HIGHWAY AND RAN I... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD E-150
19 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
05248
Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
17520
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CLUNK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *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
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
01122
Jun 25, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES THERE MAY BE AN OIL LEAK FROM THE RIGHT HAND HEAD GASKET AT THE REAR OF THE BLOCK / HEAD JOINT. *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
0084
Apr 17, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CONCERNS WITH A CHATTERING NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE HEARD WHEN TURNING OR CORNERNING. **MR
996766
Dec 2, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1406 WHICH MAY BE CUASED BY THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION. *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
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
13186
Sep 1, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COVER & WATER PUMP BOLTS-TORQUE VALVE REVISION/3.8-4.2L. *MJS
991611
Aug 9, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1406 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
13045
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1406. *TT
6383
Jul 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L AND 4R70W TRANSMISION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT THE EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. *TT
6383
Jun 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING A FLUID LEAK AT THE EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. *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
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
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 (current) | 5 | 115 | |
| 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 | 4 | 86 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |