11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1989-04-25
Description
Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.
Consequence
This could cause loss of electrical system which couldresult in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.
Notes
System: electrical wiring/harness.vehicle description: type ii and iii ambulances built on ford chassis.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Posted on: 1989-08-25
Description
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
Consequence
Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Reroute and repair hose, as necessary.
Notes
System:heater hose.vehicle description:gas chassis - cutaway and van ambulances.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Posted on: 1989-08-25
Description
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
Consequence
Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Reroute and repair hose as necessary.
Notes
System:heater hose.vehicle description:types ii and iii gasoline ambulances built on ford e350chassis.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Posted on: 1989-06-09
Description
Heater hose may be incorrectly routed.
Consequence
Hose could wear through and leak which could result inan underhood fire.
Corrective Action
Reroute and splice hose as necessary.
Notes
System: heater hose.vehicle description: buses built on ford e350 chassis.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1986-07-22
Description
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. Consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
Notes
System: steering. Vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective Action
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Notes
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1987-07-22
Description
Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
Consequence
Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Corrective Action
Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
Notes
System: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines.
DEFECT #8 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Posted on: 1987-07-22
Description
Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Consequence
Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Corrective Action
Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Notes
System: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines.
DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Extreme operating conditions could cause premature deterioration of the engine compartment heater hoses or engine bypass hoses.
Consequence
Engine coolant could discharge onto the engine and itsexhaust manifold creating the potential for a fire due to the high engineexhaust manifold temperatures.
Corrective Action
Replace hoses and radiator caps; install high heat resistance aluminized stainless steel mufflers.
Notes
System: engine hoses.vehicle description: ambulance vehicles manufactured from ford cutaway chassisand vans.
DEFECT #10 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 1986-07-22
Description
Composite graphite driveshafts are subject to overheating while idling, which may result in the driveshaft twisting and shortening causing the slip yoke to disconnect from the transmission. Consequence of defect: if the driveshaft disconnects from the transmission the vehicle would become immobile without warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install metal driveshaft.
Notes
System: driveshaft. Vehicle description: rv and commercial cutaway econoline incomplete vehiclesequipped with 7.5 liter engines, c6 transmissions, and dual rear wheels.
DEFECT #11 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 1987-05-20
Description
Deformed brake rod covers may interfere with return of accelerator pedal from open throttle position. Consequence of defect: engine would not slow down when accelerator pedal is released which could result in a vehicle crash.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Modify brake rod cover to allow accelerator pedal to return from open throttle position.
Notes
System: brake rod cover.vehicle description: econoline rv stripped chassis.