2002 FORD E-150

3 recalls, 37 complaints - 13 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

Complaint Statistics

37 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
STEERING2
ENGINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN2
TIRES2
AIR BAGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 23, 2024
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
Budget rental out of KSGF. THIS DANGEROUS COMPACT SUV IS UNFIT FOR UNITED STATES ROADS AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. IN 2 WEEKS THE CAR OVER 8x Attempted to Overpower my driver inputs nearly driving me in to semi tractor trailer rigs. Further every time that happens a loud annoying message to take a coff... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 23, 2024
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
I have a 2020 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus. For the past month I been dealing with my CEL regarding Fuel Tank Pressure sensor and I end up replacing one from hyundai itself. After doing that I notice my fuel tank has expanded and I’m currently dealing with Hyundai & the dealership to see if they can ma... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 7, 2024
Incident date: Feb 29, 2024
The theft alarm has gone off five times since I purchased the vehicle in September, dealership has been noted and has been in there for it and still goes off. Display screen froze up and did not reset until I was done driving and the vehicle was turned off for a while. The crash detection light came... Read more
ENGINE Mar 7, 2024
Incident date: Feb 29, 2024
I purchased my 2017 pilot in Oct 2022, when I test drove the car I asked the sales rep is it normal for it to take off like this with a little hesitation. He said yes and I believed him since I was use to CVT transmissions. A month later I had to take it back to the dealership for service with my ... Read more
STEERING Dec 28, 2020
Incident date: Dec 21, 2020
IN A PARKING LOT, I WENT TO TURN LEFT, HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE VAN JUST WENT STRAIGHT. LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE ROAD AT HIGHER SPEED. IF THIS HAD OCCURRED AT SPEED, I WOULD HAVE HIT ONCOMING TRAFFIC , OR GONE OFF THE ROAD INTO WHO KNOWS W... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Aug 1, 2018
Incident date: Jul 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY BECAUSE THE BOLTS CONNECTED TO THE GEAR BOX, WHICH WERE ALL CONNECTED TO THE FRAME, DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVE... Read more
STEERING Aug 1, 2018
Incident date: Jul 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY BECAUSE THE BOLTS CONNECTED TO THE GEAR BOX, WHICH WERE ALL CONNECTED TO THE FRAME, DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVE... Read more
ENGINE Oct 25, 2016
Incident date: Oct 22, 2016
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE BLOCK. I WAS GOING IN REVERSE WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
SUSPENSION Dec 31, 2012
Incident date: Dec 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD REGENCY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS RIDING ON THE ROTOR, WHICH STARTED A SMALL FIRE, BUT HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 12, 2012
Incident date: Jun 16, 2010
THE GAS PEDAL ON OUR E150 FORD TRAVELER VAN IS STICKY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SOME TIME NOW. MY WIFE HAS COMPLAINED ABOUT IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. A CO-WORKER AND I BORROWED A FRIENDS FORD PICKUP TRUCK AND HE MENTIONED THE SAME PROBLEM, I TOLD HIM ABOUT OUR VAN(THIS WAS A MONTH AGO). *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 8, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE TWO STRAPS WHICH HELD THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPL... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jan 27, 2011
Incident date: Jan 14, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE SUCH AS A SPRING POPPING, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FLAT PLATE THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING MOUNT WAS MOUNTED ON HAD RUSTED, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 25, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK RUST AND LEAK SPILLS GASOLINE ON EVERY FUEL FILLUP--EXTREME DANGER OF FIRE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 29, 2010
Incident date: Jun 28, 2010
I OWN A 2002 FORD E150 VAN WITH A 5.4 TRITON ENGINE. THE VAN HAS 98000 MILES, AND STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL SPARKPLUGS IN IT (MAINLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT FORD DOESN'T RECOMMEND A CHANGE UNTIL 90K). WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, I HEARD A "POP", AND SUDDENLY THE VAN BEGIN TO DRIVE SLUGGISH AN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Apr 23, 2010
Incident date: Feb 24, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-150 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE ONLY TWO BOLTS THAT WERE HOLDING THE DRIVE SHAFT TOGETHER AND NOT THE CUSTOMARY FOUR. THE CONTACT PURCHASED TWO BOLTS TO INSTALL INTO THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKE... Read more
EQUIPMENT Feb 7, 2010
Incident date: Feb 7, 2010
SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM ENGINE *TW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Jan 4, 2010
2002 FORD E-150 W/4.6- SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD RIPPING APART THE PLUG BOOT AND SPLITTING THE COIL(OVER) IN PIECES. SPARK PLUG WILL NOT RETREAD INTO HEAD. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 8, 2009
Incident date: Jan 2, 2009
THIS WAS A CAR FIRE FORD F-150 IN FRONT A RESIDENCE THEY HAD LAST DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 5 HOURS PRIOR AND I SAW FOR THE WINDOW BY MY RESIDENCE THE SMOKING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND I ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH WITH A GARDEN HOSE AND I RECEIVED HELP FROM OFF DUTY FF HE FINISHED EXTINGUISHED BUT THE VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Apr 1, 2008
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
THIS IS THE RECALL ON THE FORD VAN CRUISE CONTROL THAT IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE ANSWER I PLAN ON GOING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND I WANT THE CRUISE CONTROL FIXED BEFORE THAT. NINE MONTHS TO WAIT FOR A PART IS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT ITS FINEST. ITS VERY STRANGE THAT I CAN GET THE PART THROUGH THE FORD DEALER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 25, 2008
Incident date: Mar 25, 2008
ON MARCH 25TH I TOOK MY F150 IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL THEY DISCONNECTED IT. THEY TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NO PARTS TOO FIX IT FROM FORD. HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN THE RECALL IS FROM 2005. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT WOULD TAKE THIS LONG. SOMEONE NEEDS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. ... Read more
TIRES Jul 2, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD E-150. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER FUTURA DAKOTA LT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO FISHTAIL WHEN DRIVING FROM A DIRT ROAD ONTO SMOOTH PAVEMENT. A TIRE WAS CHANGED AND REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE FAILURE NO LONGER OCCURS.... Read more
WHEELS:RIM Jul 10, 2005
Incident date: Jul 3, 2005
I HAVE HAD 3 2002 FORD OEM WHEEL RIMS DEVELOPE STRESS CRACKS AND LEAK AIR FROM THE TIRES. THIS HAS HAPPEND TO 3 OF THE 5 RIMS THAT I GOT ON MY 2002 E150 VAN. THE LAST INCIDENT WAS JULY 3RD, 2005, BUT THE FIRST 2 TIMES WERE EARLIER THIS YEAR. ALL THE CRACKS ARE IN THE CENTER PORTION OF THE OF THE R... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: May 26, 2005
DT: TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT. VEHICLE HAS 16,000 MILES. I HAD TO GET ANOTHER TRANSMISSION ,AND THEY HAD TO REPAIR IT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Dec 15, 2004
Incident date: Oct 21, 2004
IN RAINY/SNOWY WEATHER HORN FAILS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THEREFORE, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Dec 9, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
DURING VERY WET WEATHER, THE HORN DOES NOT WORK OR WORKS VERY FAINTLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VAN IS A 2002. I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PERFORMD BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP. I MADE A COMPLAINT TO THEM ON 2 OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
ON 11/04/04, RECALL WORK FOR ABS SENSOR WAS PERFORMED. AT THE SAME TIME, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - THEIR SUGGESTION ("10% LEFT"). ON 11/05, AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DRY-CLEAR DAY, I NEEDED TO STOP AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO UNKNOWN TRAFFIC SITUATION AHEAD. SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WENT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
ON 11/04/04, RECALL WORK FOR ABS SENSOR WAS PERFORMED. AT THE SAME TIME, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - THEIR SUGGESTION ("10% LEFT"). ON 11/05, AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DRY-CLEAR DAY, I NEEDED TO STOP AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO UNKNOWN TRAFFIC SITUATION AHEAD. SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WENT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
ON 11/04/04, RECALL WORK FOR ABS SENSOR WAS PERFORMED. AT THE SAME TIME, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - THEIR SUGGESTION ("10% LEFT"). ON 11/05, AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DRY-CLEAR DAY, I NEEDED TO STOP AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO UNKNOWN TRAFFIC SITUATION AHEAD. SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WENT... Read more
TIRES Nov 8, 2004
Incident date: Nov 5, 2004
ON 11/04/04, RECALL WORK FOR ABS SENSOR WAS PERFORMED. AT THE SAME TIME, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER - THEIR SUGGESTION ("10% LEFT"). ON 11/05, AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, DRY-CLEAR DAY, I NEEDED TO STOP AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO UNKNOWN TRAFFIC SITUATION AHEAD. SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WENT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Jan 16, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
2002 E-150 CONVERSION VAN AT 27770 MILES THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH OUT WARNING HAVE TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. IT IS LIKE THE CALIPER DOES NOT DIS-ENGAUGE. I TOLD THE DEALER SHIP THIS AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT UN-COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN UNDER 20,000 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS Jan 16, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
2002 E-150 CONVERSION VAN AT 27770 MILES THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH OUT WARNING HAVE TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. IT IS LIKE THE CALIPER DOES NOT DIS-ENGAUGE. I TOLD THE DEALER SHIP THIS AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT UN-COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN UNDER 20,000 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER Jan 16, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
2002 E-150 CONVERSION VAN AT 27770 MILES THE BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH OUT WARNING HAVE TO PRESS HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP. IT IS LIKE THE CALIPER DOES NOT DIS-ENGAUGE. I TOLD THE DEALER SHIP THIS AND THEY SAID THAT IT IS NOT UN-COMMON PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN UNDER 20,000 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 22, 2003
Incident date: Aug 8, 2003
WHEN ON A SMALL HILL AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE (WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN) IT ROLLS BACKWARDS. ENG 4.6L-V8. CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS PARTICULAR TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS SOME EXPEDITIONS AND THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: Jul 8, 2003
BRAKES FAILURE,BURNED OUT CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION AT CRITICAL CONTACT POINTS OF METAL PARTS. WAS NOT LUBED AT FACTORY CAUSED BRAKE PADS TO STICK AGAINST ROTORS AND HIGH TEMPATURES, PREMATURE FAILURE. REQUIRED EXTRA BRAKE PETAL FORCE TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jul 9, 2003
Incident date: Jul 8, 2003
BRAKES FAILURE,BURNED OUT CAUSED BY LACK OF LUBRICATION AT CRITICAL CONTACT POINTS OF METAL PARTS. WAS NOT LUBED AT FACTORY CAUSED BRAKE PADS TO STICK AGAINST ROTORS AND HIGH TEMPATURES, PREMATURE FAILURE. REQUIRED EXTRA BRAKE PETAL FORCE TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Apr 23, 2002
2002 FORD ECONOLINE W/5.4 V8. FROM BRAND NEW UNTIL NOW THE ENGINE SURGES OFF IDLE. IN PARKING LOTS THIS HAS BEEN QUITE A PROBLEM AS THE VAN JUMPS 3 TO 4 FEET AS I TRY TO SLOWLY BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE. HAVE SCACRED MYSELF AND A FEW PEDESTRIANS. THIS IS NOT A SAFE SITUATION AND I HAVEN'T GOTTEN... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 16, 2003
Incident date: Mar 17, 2003
AS THE RESULT OF A HEAD-ON COLLISION, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE COLLISION WAS SLIGHTLY OFF-CENTER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUBJECT VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 M.P.H., OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT LEAST THE SAME SPEED IF NOT MORE. SEAT BELT DID LOCK-UP CAUSING A ... Read more
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD E-150

13 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
010000 STEERING1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT1
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
19527 Dec 1, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT NEEDED. *KB
05173 Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1131 AND/OR P1151 - 4.2L ENGINE. *TT
18735 Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
05248 Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
18250 Oct 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
INTERMITTENT CLUNK ON 3-2 DOWNSHIFT DURING COASTDOWN/TIP-IN. OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-150, E-SERIES AND EXPEDITION. *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
17104 Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE. 2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT
15923 May 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
EXHIBITING A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION / SHIMMY. *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
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
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 (current) 3 37
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 4 86 View
1991 1 20 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 2 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View