1989 FORD E150
2 recalls, 35 complaints - 1 TSBs
91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Defect Description
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
90V101000 Jun 1, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence
WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
Complaint Statistics
35 total complaints
7 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 1, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID# 91V146000 REFERS TO A SAFETY RECALL FOR A FAULTY DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE IN FORD ECONOLINE VANS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS BUILT BETWEEN 1989 AND 1991 AND OTHER SIMILAR MODELS . I HAVE CONTACTED FORD TO INVESTIGATE , BUT THERE ARE NO RECORDS THAT CONFIRM OR DISAFFIRM MY V... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 25, 2008
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
VAN DIED,TOWED TO MECHANICS SHOP,WAS TOLD SWITCH VALVE BETWEEN TANKS WAS PROBLEM, LOOKED ON NHTSA WEBSITE ABOUT RECALLS. FORD VAN 89 E-150 WITH DUEL GAS TANKS. FORD SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 91S39 WENT TO FORD WEB SITE,CALLED THEM ON PHONE, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP. BOTH SAID THERE WAS... Read more
TIRES:VALVE
Jun 19, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND DAMAGED THE FRONT FENDER. *AK THE VALVE STEM WAS ALSO REPLACED. *PH *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 19, 2003
Incident date: Jun 18, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND DAMAGED THE FRONT FENDER. *AK THE VALVE STEM WAS ALSO REPLACED. *PH *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 30, 2000
Incident date: Sep 14, 2000
IGNITION MODULE HAS BEEN GIVING US PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED-1993- ONE TIME THE MODULE FAILED AND ANOTHER TIME IT WAS REPLACED, STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
BEGAN HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH STALLING APPROX. 2 MOS AGO , STALLED WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WHILE CROSSING INTERSECTIONS , ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY , WHICH CONSISTS OF MYSELF ,MY WIFE , AND OUR FOUR SMALL CHILDREN. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED 7 TIMES. I HAVE REPAIRED IT TWICE. RECE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Mar 3, 1999
THE AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH WAS MELTED I REPLACED IT AND IT MELTED AFTER 4000 MILES. I WENT TO A SALVAGE YARD AND THEY WERE ALL MELTED IN THE HI POSITION. WHEN ON HI THE WIRING GET SO HOT YOU CANNOT HOLD THE WIRES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 11, 1999
ALTENATEOR HARNESS PLUG CONNECTOR SUDDENLY SHORT CIRCUTED, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCHON FIRE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 7, 1999
FIRE STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE NEAR STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD.NM
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Mar 10, 1999
BUMPER ASSEMBLY MISSING PARTS THAT ARE ON ASSEMBLY DRAWING, POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE STEP BUMPER OF THE VAN TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE FRAME WHILE TOWING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Feb 17, 1999
VEHICLE HAS AUXILIARY FUEL TANK. WHEN FIRST TANK IS FILLED WITH GAS IT CAUSES SPILLAGE OF SECOND TANK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 13, 1998
STEP BUMPER ON THE VAN BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAM WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER, DUE TO MISSING PARTS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1997
ENGINE STALLS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Oct 29, 1997
WHEN ONE FUEL TANK ON A DUAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY FILLS UP IT OVERFLOWS, LEAKING GAS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 30, 1997
Incident date: Sep 16, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OFF COMPLETLY. OWNER HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Mar 4, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
THE VEHICLE'S DUAL GAS TANK IS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING FRONT GAS TANK TO OVERFILL/SPILL WHEN REAR IS SWITCHED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
CLIMATE CONTROL FAN SWITCH MELTED/BURNED. *SD
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Jul 16, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
IGNITION SWITCH SHORT DUE TO LOOSENESS. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
ALTENATOR HEATED UP THE WIRING HARNESS, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1996
IGNITION SHORTED OUT/FAILED. *DH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 11, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 65MPH, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, SMELL OF WIRING BURNING, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: Feb 11, 1996
DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 65MPH, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, SMELL OF WIRING BURNING, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 20, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1996
DURING A PANIC STOP REAR SEAT BELTS LOOSENED, THROWING CHILD STRAPPED IN CAR SEAT ON THE FLOOR. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jun 26, 1989
MANUFACTURER USES IMPROPER 'O' RING IN AIR CONDITIONER, CAUSING AIR CONDITIONER TO LEAK. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Sep 22, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKE STILL MAKES HEAT,THE REAR END AXLE WAS REPLACED . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 22, 1995
THE FRONT BRAKE STILL MAKES HEAT,THE REAR END AXLE WAS REPLACED . TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Jul 28, 1995
Incident date: Aug 14, 1994
HE FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL. SEE RECALL MFG RECALL N0.91S39. NHTSA 91V146. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
THE MUFFLER RUPTURED ON TOP AND TOWARD THE FUEL LINE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: Mar 20, 1995
THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE MELTED OFF THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 14, 1995
Incident date: Nov 14, 1994
CRACKS DEVELOPED ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSED BY OVERHEATING AND POOR DESIGN. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 15, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
TOOK ALL THE GREASE FITTING, RESULTING IN CONSTANT ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. TT
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 13, 1995
Incident date: Jan 30, 1994
ALL FOUR TIRES BLISTERED BETWEEN THE TREADS. TT
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 14, 1995
STEERING; THE TIE ROD BALL JOINT WEARS OUT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD E150
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
951113
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA91044
Opened: Oct 30, 1991 , Closed: Oct 30, 1992
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
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EA91031
Opened: Jun 26, 1991 , Closed: Nov 1, 1991
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE91077
Opened: May 23, 1991 , Closed: Oct 31, 1991
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
There is no summary currently available
PE91064
Opened: Apr 9, 1991 , Closed: Jul 5, 1991
TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE88054
Opened: May 16, 1988 , Closed: Mar 1, 1989
FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI
There is no summary currently available
EA87019
Opened: Apr 30, 1987 , Closed: Oct 23, 1987
FUEL EXPULSION
SYNOPSIS: UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, FUEL IS EXPELLED FROM THEFUEL FILLER PIPE, WHEN THE FILLER CAP IS REMOVED. IT HAS BEEN REPORTEDTHAT VEHICLE FIRES AND PERSONAL INJURIES HAVE RESULTED. THE PROBLEMAPPEARS TO BE ONE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT COLLECTING UNDER THE VEHICLES, USUALLYWHILE STATIONARY W... Read more
PE87017
Opened: Jan 28, 1987 , Closed: May 26, 1987
FUEL LEAKS/FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUTTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES.LEAKS FROM FUEL LINES MAY ALSO BE ACONTRIBUTING CAUSE TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.---------------------------------------... Read more
EA87002
Opened: Nov 4, 1986 , Closed: Apr 29, 1987
FILLER NECK SPURT
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FORD HAS SUPPLIED INFORMATION REQUESTED CONCERNING VEHICLE POPULATIONAND THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS.ANALYSIS:THE PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE ONE OF EXCESSIVE HEAT COLLECTING UNDER THEVEHICLES, USUALLY WHILE STATIONARY WITH THE ENGINE IDLING.THIS HEATCAUSES THE FUEL T... Read more
FORD E150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E150 across all model years (1976, 2013).
37
Total Recalls
117
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
27
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD E150 - Year by Year
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| 1990 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 2 | 35 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 20 | View |
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| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | View |
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| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | View |