1997 FORD E SERIES
0 recalls, 9 complaints - 126 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Sep 28, 2021
Incident date: Sep 6, 2021
This vehicle was made by Ford as a partially complete vehicle and converted to 4 wheel drive by Quigley Motor Company Inc. The Quigley torque arms installed appear to commonly fail from some of the earlier years and a design change has been made (from C-channel arms to tubular). The design and cons... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 28, 2005
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PUTTING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE IT WAS LEAKING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED HE THOUGHT THE PUMP DID NOT CUT ITSELF OFF. THE NEXT TIME HE PUMPED FUEL IT CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP, AND THEY FOUND THE HOSE THAT CONNECTED TO THE TANK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 7, 2005
DT: FORD EXPEDITION. NOTHING WAS APPARENT BEFORE THE FAILURE. TWO MINUTES AFTER ARRIVING HOME THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONTACTED FORD, THE POLICE, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT, AND SAID IT WAS IN THE ENGINE AREA WITH ELECTRICAL ARCING. FORD S... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Jun 10, 2005
Incident date: Jun 8, 2005
I WAS AWARE OF A PROBLEM WITH THE FORD BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH STARTING FIRES IN EXPLORES AND RANGERS I BELIEVE. OUR COMPANY OWNS 17 ECONOLINE CHASSIS VEHICLES AT THIS DIVISION. I WAS JUST CONCERNED WHEN I FOUND A BLOWN FUSE IN THE 4-WAY FLASHER CIRCUIT OF OUR 97 E-SUPER DUTY VAN. WHICH THIS CIRCUI... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED A 1997 FORD E150 RAISED ROOF CONVERSION VAN FROM JIM O'NEAL FORD IN SELLERSBURG, INDIANA JUST ACROSS THE BORDER FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. THE CONVERSION WAS BY SUPERIOR IN LOUISVILLE. WE PURCHASED THAT PARTICULAR VAN BECAUSE IT WAS HIGHLY RATED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS A CONVERSION C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED A 1997 FORD E150 RAISED ROOF CONVERSION VAN FROM JIM O'NEAL FORD IN SELLERSBURG, INDIANA JUST ACROSS THE BORDER FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. THE CONVERSION WAS BY SUPERIOR IN LOUISVILLE. WE PURCHASED THAT PARTICULAR VAN BECAUSE IT WAS HIGHLY RATED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS A CONVERSION C... Read more
TIRES
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED A 1997 FORD E150 RAISED ROOF CONVERSION VAN FROM JIM O'NEAL FORD IN SELLERSBURG, INDIANA JUST ACROSS THE BORDER FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. THE CONVERSION WAS BY SUPERIOR IN LOUISVILLE. WE PURCHASED THAT PARTICULAR VAN BECAUSE IT WAS HIGHLY RATED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS A CONVERSION C... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
WE PURCHASED A 1997 FORD E150 RAISED ROOF CONVERSION VAN FROM JIM O'NEAL FORD IN SELLERSBURG, INDIANA JUST ACROSS THE BORDER FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. THE CONVERSION WAS BY SUPERIOR IN LOUISVILLE. WE PURCHASED THAT PARTICULAR VAN BECAUSE IT WAS HIGHLY RATED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS A CONVERSION C... Read more
TIRES
May 30, 2003
A TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE MOTOR HOME. FIRESTONE LT 225/75/16. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD E SERIES
126 manufacturer communications from 120 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 22 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 |
| 010000 STEERING | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
TSB-11-11-21
Nov 17, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: THE BLOWER MOTOR ON SOME VEHICLES ARE OPERATING EITHER INCORRECTLY OR NOT OPERATING OR JUST FUNCTIONING ON ONE SPEED. *PE
TSB-11-11-21
Nov 17, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: THE BLOWER MOTOR ON SOME VEHICLES ARE OPERATING EITHER INCORRECTLY OR NOT OPERATING OR JUST FUNCTIONING ON ONE SPEED. *PE
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
020503
Mar 21, 2005
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
032306
Feb 7, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1876, B1880, B1915 AND/OR B1920 IN THE ECS MODULE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET HIGH CURRENT DEVICES. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
17777
May 1, 2004
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
16515
Jan 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT
03236
Nov 24, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 AND/OR B1920 AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET HIGH CURRENT DEVICES. *TT
17320
Nov 1, 2003
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
17385
Nov 1, 2003
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
032122
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROLLING IDLE, SURGE ON VEHICLES BUILT 8/96 THROUGH 12/96 WITH 7.3L ENGINE. *TT
032145
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
03206
Oct 13, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START,
17254
Oct 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03183
Sep 15, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
16916
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0342
Mar 3, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE, ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES. *TT *JB
030402
Feb 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES, A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE. REVISED SERVICE PARTS. *TT
03261
Jan 5, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02168
Aug 19, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
REPORTS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES APPEAR TO BE DOGTRACKING. *TT
16040
Jul 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
15901
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER OR LARGER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLD THAN THE ONE IN THE ORIGINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT
0253
Mar 18, 2002
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01233
Nov 26, 2001
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME DEDICATED AND BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF FUEL LEAK OR FUEL ODOR AT THE CNG FUEL FILL VALVE AREA. *TT
01234
Nov 26, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET HIGH-CURRENT DEVICES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1876, B1880, B1915 AND/OR B1920 AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MODULE. *TT
01221
Nov 12, 2001
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE, OR NO START IN COLD CONDITIONS. *TT
15373
Nov 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT
15397
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
15355
Oct 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
15218
Sep 1, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INFORMATION ON A REINFORCEMENT KIT FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING FAILURE OF THE POWER SEAT PEDESTAL MOTOR. *TT
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15161
Aug 1, 2001
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL LEAK AT CNG FILL VALVE. *YH
15150
Aug 1, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SOME E-SERIES EQUIPPED WITH AN RV MODIFIED POWER SEAT MAY EXHIBIT FAILURE OF THE POWER PEDESTAL MOTOR. *ET
15099
Jul 1, 2001
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE CLUNK / THUMP NOISE CONDITION ON INITIAL ACCELERATION FROM A STOP.
01119
Jun 11, 2001
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT
14943
May 1, 2001
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SOME VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AS INCOMPLETE VEHICLES (1FD IN THE FIRST THREE POSITIONS OF VIN) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SEAT PEDESTAL (OPTION 21Z), BUT MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A SEAT, MAY HAVE A CONDITION OF REPEAT POWE SEAT TRACK FAILURE.
14735
Mar 1, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME VANS / WAGONS WITH 138 INCH WHEELBASE AND 4R70W TRANSMISSION (DRIVE SHAFT >70 INCH) MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION BOOM UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION (WOT) OR A LOADED DRIVE MODE. *TT
14514
Dec 1, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK THAT CAN BE FELT OR HEARD THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONDITION IS BEST EXPERIENCED IN A SLIGHT TURN, NEAR 20 MPH, ON ROAD SURFACES WITH SLIGHT IRREGULARITIES. *TT
14455
Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT
14374
Sep 1, 2000
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *JB
8058
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
8260
Mar 1, 2000
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
13934
Mar 1, 2000
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
8058
Feb 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
8138
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW 6.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT
13832
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT
13870
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH A NO START CONDITION AFTER INSTALLATION OF A NEW 6.8L ENGINE ASSEMBLY. *TT
14240
Jan 1, 2000
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK THAT CAN BE FELT OR HEARD THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONDITION IS EXPERIENCED BEST IN A SLIGHT TURN, AT SPEEDS NEAR 20 MPH, ON ROAD SURFACES WITH SLIGHT IRREGULARITIES. ENGINEERING IS ADDRESSING T
14514
Jan 1, 2000
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING TYPE NOISE THAT CAN BE FELT OR HEAR THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. CONDITION BEST EXPERIENCED IN A SLIGHT TURN, NEAR 20 MPH, ON ROAD SURFACES WITH SLIGHT IRREGULARITIES. *TT
13322
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
13331
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
13285
Sep 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXPERIENCING ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
996890
Aug 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY MODIFIERS OR THE CUSTOMER. *TT
13117
Aug 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS. *TT
991411
Jul 12, 1999
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 CROSSMEMBER RESULTING IN A CREAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT
6350
Jul 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
6538
Jul 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1999 MAY HAVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *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.
6417
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
6461
Jun 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
CONCERNS OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *T
12915
Jun 1, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
12870
Jun 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
996130
May 1, 1999
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE IMPROVED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SIDE GASKETS. *TT
6290
May 1, 1999
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT
12743
May 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT
12744
May 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY RETREIEVE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 AND / OR P0357 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT
12798
May 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENGINES PRODUCED BY WINDSOR ENGINE PLANT MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE KNOCK AT INITIAL COLD STARTUP. *TT
12741
May 1, 1999
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES UNDER SEVERE DUTY CYCLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS ON THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT. *TT
12593
Mar 1, 1999
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CONCERNS WITH CRACKS ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 FRAME CROSSMEMBER. *TT
12556
Mar 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING TECHNICAL HOTLINE ASSISTANCE FOR BI-FUEL VEHICLES. *TT
5203
Dec 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT
12298
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. *TT
985199
Nov 1, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF ENGINE ROAR OR ENGINE NOISE FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION AFTER A COLD START. *MJS
12070
Nov 1, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
12123
Nov 1, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS
12162
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINES, MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OR ENGINE ROAR OR ENGINE NOISE FOR THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION AFTER A COLD START. *MJS
985072
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
12174
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS
985153
Nov 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT
4658
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
4684
Aug 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF ACTIVATE, ARE INOPERATIVE, OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE DURING OR AFTER WET CONDITIONS. *TT
11776
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START / HARD START AND / OR LONG CRANK TIME. *TT
11796
Aug 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT SELF ACTIVATE, ARE INOPERATIVE, OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY INOPERATIVE DURING OR AFTER WET CONDITIONS. *TT
980301
Apr 23, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONDITION WITH ROUGH IDLE. *YC
980301
Apr 23, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITION WITH ROUGH IDLE. *YC
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ02002
Opened: Jan 14, 2002 , Closed: Aug 19, 2002
TIRE VALVE STEM
There is no summary currently available
PE98038
Opened: Jul 8, 1998 , Closed: Nov 20, 1998
POWER MIRROR CIRCUIT FIRES
alleged that a short circuit in the remote power mirror control switch causes a fire in the driver's door.
FORD E SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E SERIES across all model years (1977, 2003).
12
Total Recalls
68
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD E SERIES - Year by Year
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