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2003 FORD E250

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

04V589000 Dec 15, 2004
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS BUILT ON FORD E250/E350 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR ACCUBUILT AT 419-222-1501.
501 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ACCUBUILT, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD E250

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
18069 Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 1 0 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 2 View
2005 1 0 View
2003 (current) 1 0
2002 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 2 7 View
1988 0 2 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 3 0 View
1985 5 4 View
1984 6 2 View
1983 6 0 View
1982 3 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 2 1 View
1979 4 1 View
1978 6 1 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 5 0 View

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F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View