1984 FORD E250

6 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
88V133000 Aug 9, 1988
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEATER HOSES OR ENGINE BYPASS HOSES.
Consequence
ENGINE COOLANT COULD DISCHARGE ONTO THE ENGINE AND ITSEXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE DUE TO THE HIGH ENGINEEXHAUST MANIFOLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy
REPLACE HOSES AND RADIATOR CAPS; INSTALL HIGH HEAT RESISTANCE ALUMINIZED STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLERS.
14,975 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
87V144000 Sep 9, 1987
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.
188,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
85V061000 May 14, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
WHEN FRONTALLY IMPACTED INTO A FIXED BARRIER AT 30 MPH, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, THE LEFT FRAME RAILS OF SUCH VEHICLES MAY DISPLACE INBOARD, PINCHING THE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND ENGINE SUFFICIENTLY TO DISPLACE ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A CANISTER SHIELD, A REVISED DESIGN DRAIN ROD SHIELD, AND MODIFY FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET.
8,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
84V119000 Oct 2, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
85,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
84V014000 Jan 7, 1984
WHEELS
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED WHEELS. THE WELDS SECURING THE CENTER SECTIONS TO THE RIMS MAY CRACK FROM FATIGUE.
Remedy
AFFECTED WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
1,050 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY1
TIRES1
TIRES Nov 6, 2005
Incident date: Nov 6, 2005
FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S TIRE BLEW OUT AT 50 MPH WHILE DRIVING IN A NARROW, NO-STOP HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION ZONE. FLYING TIRE TREAD DESTROYED VAN'S REAR QUARTER PANEL AND SOME PAINT. *NM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Feb 24, 1996
SPRINGS ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 FORD E250

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
985A29 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
BC2893950401 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2893950401 Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95524 Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E250

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE94065 Opened: Aug 19, 1994 , Closed: Dec 28, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA93014 Opened: Jun 4, 1993 , Closed: Jul 29, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90037 Opened: Jan 30, 1990 , Closed: May 22, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
LOSS OF POWER BRAKE
There is no summary currently available

FORD E250 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E250 across all model years (1975, 2013).

66 Total Recalls
25 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

FORD E250 - Year by Year

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