1990 FORD E250

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 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.
350,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
111,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Mar 30, 2007
Incident date: Mar 29, 2006
FUEL SPILLS OUT FROM THE FRONT FUEL TANK. FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DUAL TANK SELECTOR VALVE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V146000. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Oct 6, 1995
THE FAN BELT MAKES NOISE . TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 24, 1995
ON (2) OCCASIONS, TRUCK WILL ACCELERATE 40 TO 50 MPH MORE UNWANTED. DRIVER REACH TO PULL ACCELERATOR WITH NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD E250

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
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
985A38 Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
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
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

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