2003 FORD E-150
6 recalls, 31 complaints - 11 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
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
04V445000 Sep 13, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CER... Read more
Consequence
THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START... Read more
04V444000 Sep 13, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEA... Read more
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
ENGINE
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2016
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT X3 IT HAS BEGAIN TO GET VERY ANOING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
AIR BAGS
Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
SEAT BELTS
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Apr 26, 2014
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F1-50. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE APRIL 26, 2014. THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT CURRENT MILLAGE OVER 240,00. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH IN TRAFFICE . THE CONTACT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. A POLICE REPORT ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Feb 9, 2012
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. WHEN I ACCELERATED TO MOVE, I HEARD A LOUD BANG NOISE AND THEN I HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. AFTER TOWING MY HANDICAPPED VAN TO THE FORD DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 16, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2003 E150 FORD VAN BLEW THE #2 SPARK PLUG OUT. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND THEN THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS IF IT BLEW A ROD. AFTER CHECKING IT OUT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS THE SPARK PLUG. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HIS EVENT, I COULD HEAR A SLIGHT TAPPING SOUND COMING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2011
Incident date: Mar 13, 2011
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2003 E150 FORD VAN BLEW THE #2 SPARK PLUG OUT. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND THEN THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS IF IT BLEW A ROD. AFTER CHECKING IT OUT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS THE SPARK PLUG. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HIS EVENT, I COULD HEAR A SLIGHT TAPPING SOUND COMING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
PROBLEM: SEVERE SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL, POSSIBLY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL. CONDITIONS: OCCURS WHENEVER BRAKES ARE HOT AND VEHICLE SPEED IS ABOVE 45 MPH. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN DESCENDING LONG & STEEP INCLINES. PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN BRAKES ARE NOT HOT FROM HEAVY USE. TEMPORARY ABATEMENT: D... Read more
STEERING
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
PROBLEM: SEVERE SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL, POSSIBLY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL. CONDITIONS: OCCURS WHENEVER BRAKES ARE HOT AND VEHICLE SPEED IS ABOVE 45 MPH. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN DESCENDING LONG & STEEP INCLINES. PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN BRAKES ARE NOT HOT FROM HEAVY USE. TEMPORARY ABATEMENT: D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 23, 2009
Incident date: Apr 23, 2009
2003 FOCUS- MY IGNITION KEPT LOCKING ON ME. ANYWHERE I TURNED OFF THE CAR, I HAD TO SPEND A GOOD 15MIN TURNING AND TURNING THE KEY TO GET IT STARTED. MY CAR HAS ONLY 32,000.00 MILES AND IT STARTED AT 18,000.00 MILES. TODAY I HAD TO GET A LOCKSMITH TO COME IN AND FIX IT. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 11, 2009
Incident date: Jan 8, 2009
2003 FORD E150 VAN WITH TRITON 5.4 ENGINE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON (2) SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SPARK PLUG BLOWS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE LAST BLOW OUT HAPPENED ON JAN 8TH 2009 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE NY STATE THRUWAY DURING SEVERE WINTER WEATHER. THE INCIDENT CAUSED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER TO MY ENGINE AND... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 19, 2008
Incident date: Aug 18, 2008
I OWN A 2003 FORD F150 SUPER CREW FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP. WHEN ENGAGING THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM MOST OF THE TIME THE FRONT WHEELS WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE TRANSFER CASE ENGAGES EVERY TIME, BUT I WOULD ESTIMATE THE FRONT WHEELS ENGAGE ABOUT TWENTY PERCENT OF THE TIME. THE SYSTEM IS VERY UNPREDI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
E-150 1.CRUISE CONTROL USE. 2.OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. 3. FORD REFUSED. MY SYMPTOM, MODEL, AND YEAR OF VEHICLE IS INCLUDED ON FORD RECALL UPDATE OF 6/26/08 AS FIRE HAZARD BUT BECAUSE MY VIN IS NOT LISTED FORD REFUSES EVEN TO EXAMINE MY VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. HTTP://WWW.FORD.COM/DYNAM... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Mar 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V33600 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. HIS WIFE IS DISABLED AND CANNOT DRIVE WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE. THE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 21, 2006
Incident date: Nov 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. AFTER 500 MILES, THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE DISTRIBUTOR WAS C... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Oct 19, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES THE LEFT FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP...NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON... BRAKE PADS BURNT TO A CRISP...WARPED ROTORS AND CALIPERS...HAD TO GET WORK DONE BY OTHER THAN FORD...2006..OR COULD DRIVE IT !!!! FORD FAILED TO PAY UNDER THEIR WARRANTY... HAVE HAD HOWLING IN REAR END ??? ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
WITH LESS THAN 12,000 MILES THE LEFT FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP...NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON... BRAKE PADS BURNT TO A CRISP...WARPED ROTORS AND CALIPERS...HAD TO GET WORK DONE BY OTHER THAN FORD...2006..OR COULD DRIVE IT !!!! FORD FAILED TO PAY UNDER THEIR WARRANTY... HAVE HAD HOWLING IN REAR END ??? ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 E150 CONVERSION VAN GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK 3 TIMES CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TS THE REAR CARGO DOOR WAS REPAIRED, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE RUNNING BOARD DID NOT FIT CORRECTLY. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWN WARM AIR. THE EXHAUST WAS BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE. THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE... Read more
Crash
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jan 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATEED CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINEWAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS HAS NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 22, 2005
Incident date: Apr 30, 2004
DT: CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT AND WARPED ALL THE TIME. THEY WERE EATING THE BRAKE PADS UP. THE ROTORS WARPED WITHIN THE FIRST 5, 000 MILES OF USAGE. THEY WERE CHANGED, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CONSUMER FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE WAS A SPECIAL PAD FOR THIS PROBLEM, ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Feb 25, 2005
Incident date: Jun 14, 2004
THE SEAT BELTS ON ALL THREE ROWS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, THE HARNESS IS SHREDDING. WHEN YOU SIT IN THE SEAT THE SHRED GETS INTO THE BUCKLE. THE DEALER STATED THE SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN ABUSED. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 22, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
THE THREADS ON THE SEAT BELTS ARE TEARING APART, CAUSING THEM TO BE INOPERABLE , WHICH IS DANGEROUS IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Mar 19, 2004
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT COOLING. AIR VENT TEMPS AT CITY DRIVING IS 52 TO 65 DEGREES. FREEWAY DRIVING CAN BE 44 DEGREES IF SPEED IS CONSTANT AND OUTSIDE TEMP IS NOT ABOVE 90 DEGREES. DEALER STATES VEHICLE IS OPERATING AT FACTORY SPECS, BUT THE VEHICLE (VAN) NEVER GETS COOLED OFF ON MOST CITY D... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jun 2, 2004
Incident date: Jun 2, 2004
WHILE IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE, VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN, AND DROVE BACKWARDS INTO THE GARAGE, BENDING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHICH WAS OPEN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO CLAIMED THAT HE UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 8, 2004
Incident date: Mar 27, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP IN THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER'S NEIGHBOR ALERTED HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT THE CAUSE WAS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES RELATING TO THE FIRE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE RESU... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD E-150
11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
ASI-44534
May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
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
04N03
Oct 1, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04N03. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE. *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
18069
Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *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
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 (current) | 6 | 31 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 61 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 115 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 81 | View |
| 1997 | 5 | 122 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 81 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 180 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 95 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 86 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |