2001 FORD E SERIES
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 110 TSBs
03V094000 Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 28, 2008
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
DEFECTIVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 21, 2007
Incident date: Mar 3, 2007
I HAVE A 2001 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BROKE DOWN. I TOWED IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID MY TIE RODS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. $1075.00 IN PAYMENT. FORD STATED RODS WERE NOT A DEFECT BUT DRIED OUT. REPLACED RODS AND BALL JOINTS. COULD THIS BE TRUE. OTHER FORD OWNERS HAVE N... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Mar 21, 2007
Incident date: Mar 3, 2007
I HAVE A 2001 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BROKE DOWN. I TOWED IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID MY TIE RODS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. $1075.00 IN PAYMENT. FORD STATED RODS WERE NOT A DEFECT BUT DRIED OUT. REPLACED RODS AND BALL JOINTS. COULD THIS BE TRUE. OTHER FORD OWNERS HAVE N... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 8, 2004
WHILE BRAKING 50 MPH BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
STEERING
Apr 15, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2004
STEERING COUPLER CAME LOOSE FROM STREERING BOX. DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT VAN NEEDED BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Aug 19, 2003
Incident date: Aug 18, 2003
THE TV MOUNTED IN THE RAISED "SKY TOP" OF OUR ELK CONVERSION VAN, BROKE LOOSE AND FELL OUT OF ITS MOUNT . MY WIFE YELLED AS SHE SAW THE TV FALLING, AND I REACHED BACK OVER MY RIGHT SHOULDER TO CATCH THE TV BEFORE IT FELL TO THE FLOOR AND EXPLODED INTO THE PASSENGER AREA WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD. I FOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 4, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS BECAME WARPED HAD TO BE REPLACED NORMAL WEAR ON VEHICLE ROTORS CAUSED VEHICLE TA SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABOVE 40MPH. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD E SERIES
110 manufacturer communications from 108 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 25 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 5 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
SSM 51536
Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
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
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
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
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *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
0554
Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *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
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
04228
Dec 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START OR NO START. *EH
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *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
032150
Mar 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
03223
Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *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
17520
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CLUNK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT
03256
Dec 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
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
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
032146
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PAN CORROSION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032149
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
16589
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
17023
Oct 30, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) DISPLAYED USING NGS OR WDS. *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
17259
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK IN EXTREME COLD AND HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. *TT
03192
Sep 29, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *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
03171
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7.3L DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK. *TT
03164
Aug 18, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *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
03149
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
031410
Jul 21, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL OIL LEAK AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE (EBP) ACTUATOR. 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
16818
May 1, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CONTROL SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. *TT
16776
Apr 1, 2003
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
SERVICING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WIRING INTERFERENCE. *TT
0361
Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
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
0322
Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
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
0258
Nov 25, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *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
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
16407
Nov 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP PULLEY BOLTS LOOSE. *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
16170
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743,
16040
Jul 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
16041
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EITHER P0171 - P0174 OR P0172 - P0175 CODES WITH REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
16087
Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, AND P1744 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH). *TT
02108
May 27, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE FROMTHE FORMED NYLON TUBE INTHE IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW CIRCUIT. *TT
15850
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15793
Apr 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
0253
Mar 18, 2002
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15686
Mar 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
15742
Mar 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PERCEIVED POOR FUEL RANGE / ECONOMY, AND OR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. *TT
15761
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
15597
Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH P0171 - P0174 OR P0172 - P0175 CODES WITH REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
15621
Feb 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *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
15398
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
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
15121
Aug 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS OR POPPING THROUGH THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST. *SLC
15172
Aug 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *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
01135
Jul 9, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSION, HAVING A TRANSMISSION BUILD DATE BETWEEN 7/27/2000 AND 3/23/2001, MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT, DELAYED OR NO SECOND GEAR CONDITION. *TT
01137
Jul 9, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT
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
14959
Jun 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OSCILLATING AIRFLOW NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE VALVE (EBP) AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (<40 DEGREES F) IDLES. *TT
14960
Jun 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OSCILLATING AIRFLOW NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE VALVE (EBP) AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (<4.5 DEGREEES C) IDLES. *TT
15022
Jun 1, 2001
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT
14907
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *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.
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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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