1996 FORD E-250
3 recalls, 24 complaints - 49 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.
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
3 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH TRUCK IN GEAR AND CLUTCH PEDAL DOWN, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CLUTCH RELEASED WITH THE PEDAL STILL DOWN CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LURCH INTO THE STREET ABOUT 15 FT BEFORE I COULD STOP WITH THE BRAKES. THE CARS IN THE STREET WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME BUT I WAS VERY SHAKEN. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 25, 2008
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
THERE IS A PRESSURE SWITCH ON MY MASTER CYLINDER OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE IS O LISTED RECALL FOR MY PICKUP TRUCK HOW EVER AFTER ABOUT $900.00 AND 2 DIFFERENT AUTO SHOPS I FOUND THIS SWITCH TO BE THE DEFECTIVE PART AND WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER JIM CLICK OF TUSCON AZ AND THE PARTS GUY GAVE ME THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 14, 2004
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
I HAVE 2 1996 FORD E250 VANS. THEY BOTH LEAK GAS OUT THE FILL TUBE IF I FILL THEM ALL THE WAY UP. ESPECIALLY IF I PARK ON A SLOPE. I ASKED THE FORD DEALER IF THIS WAS A RECALL ITEM AND THEY TOLD ME NO. IT SHOULD BE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 9, 2000
MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS HANGING UP. 4 YRS AGO IT BROKE, REPLACED IT 3 TIMES OVER THE NEXT YEAR. GAVE UP AND JUST ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN AND OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOW MY PASSENGER DOOR IS DOING IT. LAST WEEK RAN INTO SOMEBODY AT THE GAS STATION WHO WATCHED ME ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN TO GET O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 22, 2002
Incident date: Nov 9, 2002
AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK WITH GAS THE GAS WILL LEAK AROUND THE SEAM OF THE TANK. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THEIR WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE FRAME RUBBING AGAINST THE TANK. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PART BUT IT FOR THE 1995 VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 6, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD WITH THE FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE. VEHICLE IDLES REAL ROUGH BEFORE ACCELERATING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, AND COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED BY THE DEALER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 31, 2001
WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHT OR SIGN VEHICLE WOULD IDLE ROUGHLY. WOULD JERK FORWARD WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. SOMETIMES WOULD ALMOST STALL OUT WHEN AT A STOP. BEEN TO DEALER, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
.ENGINE OIL PAN LEAKED ALL OVER DRIVEWAY. WARRANTY WAS UP IN JANUARY OF 2001. OIL PAN WAS RUSTED. *AK *SLC
TIRES
Feb 5, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
RADIAL R4S, LT 225/75R16, DOT VD1L1XD418338, REPLACEMENT TIRES, 1 BLOWOUT PASSENGER REAR AT 2000 MILES ON TIRE, 2 TREAD SEPARATION ON PASSENGER REAR TIRE. BEFORE 8000 MILES ON TIRES, AND AT ABOUT 65 MPH. *AK *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 1999
TWO FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 23, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 1999
TWO FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT 225/75R16 E TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 20000 MILES DUE TO SIDEWALL AND TREAD CRACKS, THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE REPLACED AT 30451 MILES DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION, DEALER CREDITED THE CONSUMER FOR SOME OF THE TIRE EXPENSE. *MJS
TIRES
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: May 27, 1999
THE FIRST INCIDENT R-R TIRE BLEW OUT /REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE. BOUGHT A NEW REPLACEMENT, AND ROTATED THE R-F TIRE TO THE R-R; STOWED THE (R-R) SPARE TIRE ; IN THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE R-R TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 FROM PHOENIX, AZ TO LA, CA (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16D)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SI... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jun 5, 2000
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND COLLAPSED TUBING AND METAL WEATHER PROTECTION INSIDE THE TIRE WELL; THE TIRE REMAINED PRESSURIZED; I WAS GIVEN REMAINING TIRE CREDIT AT A FIRESONE TIRE DEALER.( DOT NUMBER: VNIL IKE TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 21, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
IS THERE ANY RECOMMENDED PRINTED REPAIR FOR DAMAGED SECTIONS OF THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE IS A TEAR IN THE METAL OF THE COMPRESSED AREA OF THE ASORBING PART OF THE CRUMPLE ZONE OF THE FRAME. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 3, 1999
REAR AXLE SEAL IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, AND CAUSING BRAKES TO WEAR OUT FASTER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Jun 3, 1999
REAR AXLE SEAL IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, AND CAUSING BRAKES TO WEAR OUT FASTER. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: Apr 14, 1998
THE RIGHT WHEEL BOLTS AND NUTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE RIGHT WHEEL TO FALL, AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. CURRENTLY, LEFT WHEEL BOLTS AND NUTS ALSO SHEARED OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
EGR VALVE FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dec 19, 1997
Incident date: Sep 27, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, CONSUMER'S FOOT HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Dec 19, 1997
Incident date: Sep 27, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, CONSUMER'S FOOT HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO STOP, ONCE RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Feb 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIBRATION IN DRIVESHAFT. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD E-250
49 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
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
17211
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
A BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING, NOTED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS/TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *TT
15634
Feb 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
CONCERNS WITH BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING NOTED WHEN FRONT WHEELS / TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *TT
15113
Aug 1, 2001
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILL VALVE SEALING CONDITION. *YD
5047
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING A HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
6417
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
12835
Jun 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
5262
Dec 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
5254
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY 7.3 DIT DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES EXHIBITI LACK OF POWER. *TT
5251
Dec 1, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT 4X4 LIGHTS ON, 4X4 INOPERATIVE AND / OR MULTIPLE GEM CODES. *TT
5250
Dec 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY MODELS WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT
985058
Nov 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS - REPEAT MESSAGE. *TT
5050
Nov 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING A STALL ON DECEL CONDITION. *TT
5046
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A LACK OF POWER. *TT
985042
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT
98-4734
Sep 1, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE TURBO BOOST
98-4726
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE: HARD START/ NO START. *AK
98-4722
Sep 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE- ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK
98-4742
Sep 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. *AK
11779
Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROTOR CHECKING OR SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP. *TT
4662
Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE ROTOR CHECKING OR SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP. *TT
4629
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERN VEHICLES EXHBITING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *TT
4625
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
4617
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
4616
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
4614
Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS. *TT
980323
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *YC
980325
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *YC
980312
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT
9803000
Apr 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HOTLINE CONTACT ID NUMBER ON OASIS. A NINE DIGIT CONTACT NUMBER IS ATTACHED TO THE OASIS INFORMATION WHEN A VIN AND SYMPTOM CODE IS ENTERED INTO OASIS. *YC
980298
Apr 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOTLINE SURVEY. *YC
985A32
Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PROCEDURES ON CALIPER-MOUNT LATHE MACHINING SETUP. *YC
980323
Jan 1, 1998
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DTC'S P1211/1212 ICP PRESSURE HIGHER/LOWER THAN EXPECTED.
980307
Jan 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE STALLS/QUITS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
BC2297970501
May 1, 1997
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
WHEN THE AIR CLEANER IS BEING REPLACED, THE DRAIN MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CLEANER CASE IS TO BE CLEANED OF OBSTRUCTIONS. *TW
BC3212970213
Feb 13, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INFORMATION . *TW
9726
Jan 20, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - GASEOUS FUEL PREP (GFP) VEHICLES - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING REQUIRED - VEHICLES WITH 2.0L OR 4.9L ENGINE. *TW
BC0256970201
Jan 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A RUNNING CHANGE FOR THE 7.3L TO ALLOW BETTER DEFINITION ON CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TESTS IN PROCESS. *JD
962621
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
VIBRATION- DRIVELINE RESONANCE/VIBRATION BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000 RPM WITH CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGED DURING MEDIUM TO HEAVY THROTTLE CONDITIONS- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO 11/13/95 (5L13) TRANSMISSION- E4
BC0313961101
Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC0844961008
Oct 8, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
BC9688961001
Oct 1, 1996
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT
BC5222961001
Oct 1, 1996
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES W/ AN ABS CODE 1095, MAY BE CAUSED BY WATER INTRUSION INTO THE HCU/ECU MOTOR. *TT
BC5201961001
Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5191961001
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
96718
Mar 25, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING ON-VEHICLE CALIPER-MOUNTED BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING ACCESSORIES FROM ROTUNDA, FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES, ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE USE. *TT
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 (current) | 3 | 24 | |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 30 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |