1992 FORD E-250
3 recalls, 30 complaints - 8 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
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 19, 2006
Incident date: Sep 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SLID SIDEWAYS AS THE CONTACT TURNED TO AVOID HITTING THE BUILDING ACROSS THE INTERSECTION, IMPACTING THE CURB, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FIVE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. BOTH PAR... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 5, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAYTHE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHEILD WAS 3 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN INSPECTING THE HOOD I FOUND THAT THE METAL THAT THE HOOD CATCH GRABS ON TO TORE OUT I OWN 3 92 FORD VAN 1 E 150 AND 2 E 250 I CHECKED THE HOODS ON THEM ,AND FOUND ... Read more
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 19, 2003
Incident date: Mar 15, 2003
THE BRAKE ROTORS ARE WORN AND WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
May 16, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
NOTICED GASOLINE DRIPPING ON GROUND WHILE FILING TANK. THEN IT CONTINUED TO DRIP WHEN PARKED. INVESTIGATED THE FILLER TUBE AND IT WAS CRACKED. REPLACED THE TUBE. IT APPEARED THE ORIGINAL TUBE WAS TOO SHORT AND A STRESS CRACK RESULTED. *NLM
May 16, 2003
Incident date: May 16, 2003
SHORTLY AFTER DELIVERY OF MY 1992 E250 (CA), WHEN MAKING SLOW SHARP TURNS FORWARD THE REAR-END WOULD "CHATTER". DEALER LOOSENED DIFFERENTIAL AND CHATTER STOPPED, BUT NOW IT RUMBLED WHEN DE-ACCELERATING. TOOK BACK AND THEY TIGHTENED - CHATTER RETURNED, TOOK BACK AND THEY LOOSENED IT SOMEWHAT - LESS ... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
WHEN IT RAINS REAR WINDOW LEAKS. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. OTHER TRUCK HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS FORD F150. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 22, 2001
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMESS WITHIN A 18,000 MILE PERIOD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 1, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, AND DRIVER COULD NOT KEEP CONTROL OF VEHICLE. FIRESTONE LT 225/75 R 16 MS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Nov 29, 1999
BALL JOINTS WORN OUT PREMATURELY. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 20, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME, SOMEBODY TOLD HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, ACORDING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE HAD STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
REAR AXLE OIL SEALS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: May 28, 1997
OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING OIL LEAK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 29, 1997
GAS TANK FAILED CAUSING GAS TO LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
RESURFACED FRONT ROTORS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 11, 1995
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
HORN ASSEMBLY FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
RADIATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
WATER PUMP PULLEY AND BELT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
DRIVE BELT FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 28, 1994
EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Apr 15, 1997
REAR DOORS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Nov 9, 1996
COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Mar 26, 1997
REAR SUSPENSION FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Feb 4, 1997
FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES DURING RAIN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Sep 8, 1995
THE REAR LEFT SUSPENSION LEAF SPRING BROKE DEALER REPLACED THIS ONCE . TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD E-250
8 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
DOR-X8B9R-11
Apr 6, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
6417
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
12835
Jun 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
951113
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
BC2893950401
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2893950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95524
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA10003
Opened: Apr 13, 2010 , Closed: Mar 5, 2012
HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive revi... Read more
PE99022
Opened: Mar 18, 1999 , Closed: May 28, 1999
SHIFT-LOCK
There is no summary currently available
EA95012
Opened: Mar 31, 1995 , Closed: May 28, 1996
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.
FORD E-250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-250 across all model years (1991, 2023).
232
Total Recalls
421
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
47
Reported Crashes
24
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD E-250 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 11 | 7 | View |
| 2013 | 10 | 13 | View |
| 2012 | 11 | 13 | View |
| 2011 | 17 | 9 | View |
| 2010 | 12 | 12 | View |
| 2009 | 18 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 21 | 10 | View |
| 2007 | 26 | 7 | View |
| 2006 | 30 | 14 | View |
| 2005 | 10 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 18 | 14 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 22 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 18 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 21 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 56 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 30 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 3 | 30 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |