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2008 FORD F250

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

09V026000 Jan 26, 2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
COMM TRANS IS RECALLING 108 MY 2005-2008 FORD E250 AND E350 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." T... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
COMM TRANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR COMM TRANS AT 901-726-9394.
108 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION
09V025000 Jan 23, 2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
COMM TRANS IS RECALLING 111 MY 2005-2008 FORD E250 AND E350 VANS BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
COMM TRANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR COMM TRANS AT 901-726-9394.
111 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 FORD F250

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS1
CSP-09B08 Feb 19, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS CAN PREMATURELY WEAR. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO CRANKCASE CAUSING OIL LEVEL TO RISE. HIGH OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS A
CSP-09B08 Feb 19, 2009
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES FUEL INJECTOR O RINGS CAN PREMATURELY WEAR. AS A RESULT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO CRANKCASE CAUSING OIL LEVEL TO RISE. HIGH OIL LEVELS CAN CAUSE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS A

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F250

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

EA93026 Opened: Oct 29, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
PE91090 Opened: Jun 20, 1991 , Closed: Oct 25, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
SPARE TIRE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA85031 Opened: Jul 12, 1985 , Closed: Oct 11, 1988
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1983
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: THE 6.9L DIESEL ENGINE WAS NOT UTILIZED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESPRIOR TO THE 1983 MODEL YEAR.A PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS ADDED AND THEFRONT BRAKE METERING VALVE (WHICH DELAYS FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION) WASDELETED ON 1984 MODELS.FORD ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN NOVEMBER 1983RECOMMENDING THAT A 2... Read more
DP84014 Opened: Mar 29, 1984 , Closed: Jul 17, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT

FORD F250 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F250 across all model years (1967, 2008).

104 Total Recalls
506 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
17 Reported Crashes
98 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

FORD F250 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 (current) 2 0
2007 3 0 View
2006 4 0 View
2005 4 0 View
1990 7 129 View
1989 6 127 View
1988 3 85 View
1987 2 51 View
1986 2 42 View
1985 2 33 View
1984 3 11 View
1983 6 2 View
1982 3 0 View
1981 5 1 View
1980 3 0 View
1979 9 1 View
1978 10 3 View
1977 6 3 View
1976 3 0 View
1975 6 0 View
1974 2 2 View
1973 5 0 View
1972 3 0 View
1970 0 1 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 1 View
1967 3 0 View

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