Ford E250 1993

Model E250 made in 1993 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.8l.

Model 1993

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD13/15/1415/19/16Regular$ 128514920901
( 4.9L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 120114920901
( 5.8L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD11/15/1212/19/14Regular$ 149914920901

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07V336000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/22/1991 to 08/31/1993V (Vehicle)360000008/13/2007ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/03/200708/03/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
NotesFord recall no. 05s28.customers 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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
08V051000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/03/1991 to 09/15/2003V (Vehicle)22500002/18/2008MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/04/200802/04/2008
Defect SummaryFord is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequence SummaryAs a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord recall no. 08s01.customers 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
BC289395040104/01/19953055505Unknown11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BC088396100410/04/199650440Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
95111106/01/199545084Vibration - driveline vibration at highway speeds - extention housing seal leakage. *tw11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997
SUSPENSION
641706/01/1999606839Addressing tire balance hints. *tt09/03/1999
TIRES
1283506/01/19996092006Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt11/17/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003000
 There is no summary currently available
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003001
 There is no summary currently available
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003002
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
203/01/1993
 The exhaust manifolds on my van failed about a year ago. i had them replaced with genuine ford parts. they continiue to glow orange everytime i drive the vehicle. i have had several mechanics look into the problem with no luck whatsoever. finally i called my local ford dealer here in santa cruz, ca. north bay ford intially agreed that the exhaust manifolds should not be getting that hot (glowing orange) so they ran a bunch of diagnostic test(s). all the on board sytems checked out and showed no problems so they called ford headquarters in dearborn mich. and the ford techs said that this is a normal condition. i decided to call three other ford dealerships in the monterey and san jose area and spoke with the service persons. when i described the problem i was having all the dealerships responded by asking me to make an appointment to have the problem fixed. for the exaust manifolds to glow orange i'm guessing the are reaching tempeture of near 1800 degrees.this can't be normal but if it is i feel that it must be a defective design. please let me know what i may do to further pursue this problem. any help would be greatly appreciated. sincerely, david reese (831)454-9948
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
04/01/1993
 Leaking fuel tank due to abrasive wear at top of tank where attached to car body.strong gas fumes filled the van,noticeable for several months, becoming much worse. mechanic found three holes intop of tank.no buffers or padding were found between the tank and body of van.metal around holes brightly worn.shifting of gas in tank from leakage had loosened holding straps.great danger of fire.illness of chief driver with chest and lung pain from fumes.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
05/15/19973
 Clutch rod goes through the firewall which is under the dashboard, and the clutch is working intermittently. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
08/13/1994
 Rear anti-lock brakes do not lock up but make the front brakes lock up which results in loss of control. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
01/03/19951
 When driving the vehicle and tried stopping the vehicle at any given speed; and thinking of stepping on the brake,when actually stepped on the gas pedal. the to pedals are too close together. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 Vehicle was left running in driveway in park position, and the gears shifted to reverse and accelerated down the driveway into a neighbor's house. dealer can't find the problem. *ak