1998 FORD E-450
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 20 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
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
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
TIRES
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 27, 2004
I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, P235/75R16 ON A 1998 FORD ECONONLINE WITH A WINNEBAGO RV COACH MOUNTED ON THE CHASSIS. UNDER BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES, THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED (AT 80 PSI PER THE MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTIONS), AND IN BOTH SITUATIONS THE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED WITHIN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THESE TIRES THAT THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS A REAR TIRE AND THERE WERE 15 PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE BUS BECAUSE OF THE DUAL WHEELS ON THE REAR BUT THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE BUS. THE SECOND TIME... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 8, 2001
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THESE TIRES THAT THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS A REAR TIRE AND THERE WERE 15 PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE BUS BECAUSE OF THE DUAL WHEELS ON THE REAR BUT THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE BUS. THE SECOND TIME... Read more
TIRES
Oct 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 20, 2000
THIS WAS ON A AMBLUANCE WITH A PATIENT ON GOING TO A HOSIPTAL. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDIL1XD347 TIRESIZE: LT225R75/1)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 16, 2000
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE STEET FLEX RADIAL RS#,LT225/75R16, #DOT VD111XL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE. *AK
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 1999
IN BOTH INCIDENTS, THE TIRES WERE INFLATED TO 80 PSI AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER. TIRES WERE MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH REAR DUAL TIRE CONFIGURATION. OUT SIDE TEMP WAS AROUND 85 DEGEES FAHRENHEIT IN BOTH INCIDENTS. TIRES WERE SENT TO FIRESTONE FOR EV... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD E-450
20 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
0511
Nov 14, 2005
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CRACKS IN THE LEFT OR RIGHT SPRING TOWER FLANGE. *TT SPRING TOWER WELD REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT
05248
Jan 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
VIBRATION/HARSHNESS ABOVE 45 MPH (72 KM/H) AFTER TIRE BALANCE. *TT
18382
Jan 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VENT ON THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY. *TT
15591
Jan 1, 2002
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT
14963
Jun 1, 2001
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME CUT-AWAY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1229, C1230 AND C1237. *TT
13822
Mar 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
13822
Mar 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
8048
Mar 1, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
8048
Feb 1, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *TT
13822
Jan 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE ABOVE 35 MPH. *MJS
13763
Jan 1, 2000
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *MJS
7895
Jan 1, 2000
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS.
99E05
Oct 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL ON CERTAIN DIESEL CUTAWAY VEHICLES WITH INCORRECT EMISSIONS CALIBRATIONS. *TT
6599
Jul 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH THE AMOUNT OF SOUND, WHINE PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH.
5816
Mar 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FOR VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES, EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE CONCERN, A SERVICE KIT WITH A DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT IS AVAILBLE. *TT
12514
Mar 1, 1999
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT REGARDING DANA 80 AXLE WHINE / DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT. *TT
12562
Mar 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
5901
Mar 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
5224
Dec 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT
12186
Nov 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME E-450 VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. *MJS
FORD E-450 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E-450 across all model years (1992, 2027).
127
Total Recalls
546
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
33
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD E-450 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 22 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 51 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 22 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 10 | 10 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 6 | View |
| 2009 | 10 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 10 | View |
| 2007 | 11 | 15 | View |
| 2006 | 12 | 26 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 41 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 45 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 22 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 45 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 83 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 2 | 6 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |