1997 FORD E-250
3 recalls, 31 complaints - 63 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
31 total complaints
5 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2015
Incident date: Jun 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FAN SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE FAN SPEED MELTED AND BURNED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PULLED THE COVER FOR THE DASHBOARD, AND REMOVED THE WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 28, 2009
Incident date: Feb 28, 2009
SPARK PLUG EJECTION. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR
TIRES
Jul 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 5, 2008
I HAVE MICHELIN XPS 235-83/R16 TIRES ON MY MOTORHOME, LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. FOR NO REASON, I HAVE HAD 3 FAILURES OUT OF 4 TIRES. THE LAST FAILURE WAS IN THE RV LOT, WHERE I HAVE BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS, AND THE TIRE JUST BLEW OUT, SAME WITH THE OTHER 3 TIRES. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS FIL... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SERVICE TO REMEDY THE CRUISE CONTROL RECALL SPECIFIED IN ODI ID NUMBER : 10056190. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIPS IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA & BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA MONTHLY SINCE I WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL AUGUST, 2007. EACH TIME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 14, 2006
Incident date: Dec 18, 2005
SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM CYLINDER HEAD AND REPEATEDLY STRUCK PRESSURIZED FUEL RAIL. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 30, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
FORD ECONOLINE ( 25V) 1997, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. *BF PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CONSUMER HAD OTHER WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE FIRE HAD ANYTHIN... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 30, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
FORD ECONOLINE ( 25V) 1997, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. *BF PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CONSUMER HAD OTHER WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE FIRE HAD ANYTHIN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Dec 20, 2004
HEATER TEMP CONTROL FAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 30, 2004
Incident date: Sep 16, 2003
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, ENGINE SPED UP, LOSS OF BRAKES
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 22, 2003
BLOWN SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE HEAD, TOOK THE THREADS WITH IT COSTING OVER $3000.00 FORD WILL NOT EXCEPT RESPONSABILITY FOR THERE NEGLIGENCE IN THERE MACHINE SHOP CAN YOU HELP?
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB
WHEELS:RIM
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 9, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 28, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
STEERING BOX FAILURE. SET SCREW ON RACE NUT BACKED OUT CAUSING GEAR RACE NUT TO COMPLETELY BACK OUT CAUSING GEAR INPUT SHAFT TO MOVE AND BIND ON GEAR VALVE HOUSING. THIS CAUSED MY STEERING TO LOCK UP TO THE RIGHT AND FORCE ME OFF THE FREEWAY AT 45 MPH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Oct 16, 2001
VEHICLE WAS TOWED DUE TO ENGINE LOCKING UP, ENGINE WAS REPLACED, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A TSB REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, TSB99-20-7. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW THE FRONT END AND BRAKES HAS CONSTANTLY GIVEN ME PROBLEMS.VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING OR IF YOU LET THE WHEEL LOOSE. CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEMS, MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE'S, ROTOR FAILURES, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD FAILURES,CALIPER FAILURES, ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. VE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW THE FRONT END AND BRAKES HAS CONSTANTLY GIVEN ME PROBLEMS.VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING OR IF YOU LET THE WHEEL LOOSE. CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEMS, MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE'S, ROTOR FAILURES, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD FAILURES,CALIPER FAILURES, ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. VE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW THE FRONT END AND BRAKES HAS CONSTANTLY GIVEN ME PROBLEMS.VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING OR IF YOU LET THE WHEEL LOOSE. CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEMS, MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE'S, ROTOR FAILURES, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD FAILURES,CALIPER FAILURES, ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR. VE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 6, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 2001
TREAD SEPARATION ON TWO FRONT TIRES OF MY VAN. VAN STARTED TO VIBRATE, AND DEVELOPED A SHIMMY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. VAN WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS TREAD SEPARATION.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 7BAK PDA TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 15, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TIRES DID NOT FEEL RIGHT. HE THOUGHT HE HAD A PUNCTURED TIRE. BUT, INSTEAD THERE WAS TREAD SEPARATION.*AK CONSUMER HAS SINCE PURCHASED FIVE NEW TIRES. (FIRESTONE TIRES STEELTEX RADIAL LT225/75R16- DOTVDTL1XB426)*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 14, 2000
THIS IS ONE OF 2 1997 VANS I OWN, THE OTHER VAN ENGINE BLEW AT 78000,THIS ONE DID AT 82000 ,AND IT IS THOUGHT TO BE DUE TO THE REAR SEAL LEAKING ON EXHAUST AND STARTING FIRE AT TANK. *AK
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Oct 2, 2000
ONE TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE OTHER TWO TIRES (16 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES). NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 7, 2001
Incident date: Feb 6, 2001
VEHICLE SHAKES AND VIBRATES AT 50-60MPH. AT A STEADY SPEED CONSUMER CAN'T FEEL IT, BUT IF BRAKING TO INCREASE SPEED, IT WILL SHAKE. DEALER HAS CHANGED, AND REPLACED SO MANY THINGS ON VEHICLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 1, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
TIE ROD ENF SNAPPED OFF. VEHICLE HAD NO STEERING. ALSO, THERE WAS LOOSENESS IN FRONT END, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. MECHANIC SAID NORMALLY IT WAS CAUSED BY BALL JOINTS, BUT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT & HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR IT.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 1, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
TIE ROD ENF SNAPPED OFF. VEHICLE HAD NO STEERING. ALSO, THERE WAS LOOSENESS IN FRONT END, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. MECHANIC SAID NORMALLY IT WAS CAUSED BY BALL JOINTS, BUT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT & HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR IT.*AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
SIDEWALL OF TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 20, 1999
Incident date: Dec 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 3, 1999
THERE IS A LOT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TIRES ARE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE DUE TO WORN BALL JOINTS. DEALER INDICATES VEHICLE NEEDS NEW BALL JOINTS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Dec 8, 1998
COMPANY VAN. TWO COMPLETE OVERHAULS OF FRONT BRAKES PERFORMED TWICE, ROTORS RESURFACED TWICE. DEALER AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. EXCESSIVE BRAKE PROBLEMS, REPAIRS MADE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
VALVE IN THE HEATER SYSTEM FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD E-250
63 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 18 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 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
05248
Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
17211
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
A BUMP STEER STEERING FEELING, NOTED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS/TIRES CONTACT ROAD SURFACE IRREGULARITIES. *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
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
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
5047
Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING A HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
99207
Oct 4, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *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
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
99146
Jul 12, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH THE OIL DIPSTICK AND / OR PCV VALVE DISLODGING FROM THE ENGINE AND / OR ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM DIPSTICK TUBE. *TT
99131
Jun 28, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO ENGINE OIL ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
12835
Jun 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
6417
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *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
5262
Dec 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
98L20
Dec 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION REGARDING REVISED WARANTY INFORMATION. *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
98-4722
Sep 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE- ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK
98-4726
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE: HARD START/ NO START. *AK
98-4734
Sep 1, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE TURBO BOOST
98-4742
Sep 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. *AK
4614
Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS. *TT
4616
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
4617
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
4625
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
4629
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERN VEHICLES EXHBITING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *TT
4638
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, WITH P0300 - P0308 MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES WITH A 4.6L ENGINE. *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
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
980298
Apr 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING THE HOTLINE SURVEY. *YC
982474
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE 4.2L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BOOM, OFF IDLE BETWEEN 870-900 RPMS. *YC
11496
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.2L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BOOM, OFF IDLE BETWEEN 870 - 900 RPMS. *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
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
980317
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SYMPTOMS REGARDING P0300-P0308 MISFIRE DTCS WITH 4.6L ENGINES. *YC
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
98120
Jan 19, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BOOM / VIBRATION NOISE OFF IDLE DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. *TT
980307
Jan 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE STALLS/QUITS WHILE DRIVING. *AK
976011
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON RELATIVE INJECTOR FLOW TEST SUCCESS STORY. *TT
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
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
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC0696961023
Oct 23, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) W/ CODES P0300 THRU P0308 & ENG RUNES ROUGH/MISSES. *TT
BC0750961017
Oct 17, 1996
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SPADE TERMINAL BETWEEN SENDER & FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A EYELET TERMINAL. *TT
BC0782961014
Oct 14, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 'ON'. *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
BC0853961007
Oct 7, 1996
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRBAG LIGHT ON & CODE 21, MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE GENERATED WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *TT
BC0884961004
Oct 4, 1996
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FOR MISFIRE CONCERNS ON 4.2L/4.6L/5.4L/6.8L ENGINES. *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
BC5219961001
Oct 1, 1996
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INCORRECT INFORMATION IN 1997 EVTM MANUAL. PIN CALL-OUTS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR C224 & C225 ARE IN REVERSE ORDER. *TT
BC5201961001
Oct 1, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
BC5197961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 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-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 (current) | 3 | 31 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 30 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |