Ford E-250 2009

Model E-250 made in 2009 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment and fuel system, other.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
10V153000COMM-TRANSfrom 12/07/2007 to 12/23/2009V (Vehicle)65MFRCOMM-TRANS04/15/201004/15/2010
Defect SummaryComm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function, should the up button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence SummaryWhen the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryComm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.
NotesThis recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V151000COMM-TRANSfrom 12/07/2007 to 12/23/2009V (Vehicle)65MFRCOMM-TRANS04/15/201004/15/2010
Defect SummaryComm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective SummaryComm-trans is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.
NotesThis recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
09V434000ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INCfrom 05/01/2007 to 08/31/2009V (Vehicle)5312/31/2009MFRENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC11/13/200911/05/2009
Defect SummaryE-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence SummaryThis defect could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryE-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11E019000ROUSH INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)3905/27/2011MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/31/201105/23/2011
Defect SummaryRoush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between december 17, 2010, and may 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model year 2009 through 2011 ford e-series vans/wagons/shuttles/cutaway (150, 250 and 350) with 5.4l engines (e-series), and my 2011 ford e-450 cutaways. the valves installed in the service port of the fuel rails of the kit were under minimum specification for the diameter. this led to insufficient compression of the o-ring, allowing leakage of propane autogas. the part numbers of the affected kits are: p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa, p11c2-r350kit-ab, p-10-so-rkit-ba, pbc2-rkit158-ab, pbc2-rkit176-ab, and pbc2-rkitmb-ac.
Consequence SummaryA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryAs of may 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
11V450000ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. V (Vehicle)101MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/31/201109/01/2011
Defect SummaryRoush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. the fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. this could result in leakage of propane autogas.
Consequence SummaryA propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryRoush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
11E033000ROUSH INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)286MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/31/201108/31/2011
Defect SummaryRoush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 ford e-350 (duel rear wheel), my 2009-2011 ford e- 150, e-250, and e-350, and my 2009-2011 ford e-450 cutaways. the fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. this could result in leakage of propane autogas. the part numbers of the affected kits are: p07c2-176kit-ab, p10c2-rcommkit-ab, p10c2-r150kit-aa, p10c2-r150kit-ac, p10c2-r350kit-ac, p11c2-r150kit-aa, p11c2-r150kit-ab, p11c2-r350kit-aa, p11c2-r350kit-ab, p10-so-rkit-ba, pbc2-rkit158-ab, pbc2-rkit176-ab, and pbc2-rkitmb-ac.
Consequence SummaryA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryRoush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact roush at 1-800-59-rouch (1-800-597-6874.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Ready06/29/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm06/29/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Ready06/29/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm06/29/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-11-8-808/16/201110041932Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard. *pe11/16/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
TSB11-1-502/01/201110037561Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored. *rm05/25/2011
TSB11-1-502/01/201110037561Ready05/25/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
ER-11-201112/01/201110043205Roush industries: see document search button for owner letter. on some trucks, roush determined an incorrectly installed label was placed for vehicle emission control mandated by epa. *pe03/02/2012
ER-2011-001P09/01/201110040784Ready09/13/2011
ER-2011-001P09/01/201110040784Roush industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the emission control labels do not meet standards. *rm09/13/2011
POWER TRAIN
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
STEERING
TSB-09-20-704/01/201010032624Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b04/21/2010
STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
TSB-09-20-704/01/201010032624Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b04/21/2010
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
TSB-09-20-704/01/201010032624Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b04/21/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
TSB-09-20-704/01/201010032624Ford: steering wander. some vehicles may exhibit steering wander or free play. steering gear mesh load adjustment. front end alignment may be adjusted to improve the wander/free play condition. sticky on center feel may also be due to b04/21/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
11/12/201240000
 Tl-the contact stated the town of cicero highway department owns a 2009 ford f250. the contact stated the steering gear box fail while driving at 35 mph. the vehicle would not stay in a straight path it would swerve all over the lane. the dealer was notified who stated there was no recall and the parts are on national back order. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a national back order and does not know how long the parts will be delivered. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000. mw
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/29/2010287
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford e-250. the contact purchased the vehicle in may and it is used occasionally. on january 29th the contact drove the vehicle. she states after the driving the vehicle, the motor was left running. the vehicle began to take off on its own. the contact states the gentlemen in the vehicle tried to stop the vehicle but it began to pick up speed. she stated that while the vehicle was backing up there were no lights indicating the vehicle was backing up. she stated that the vehicle shot forward and the reverse lights came on. the contact stated the gentlemen in the vehicle had to turn the key in order for the vehicle to stop. she stated that the van crashed into the loading dock. there was $3,000 in damages, there were no injuries. the contact stated she contacted the manufacturer and the representatives were very rude to her and did not believe her story. the current and failure miles were 287.