Recalls for your 2004 Ford E-250

Recalls for 2004 Ford E-250

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING


Posted on: 2004-09-16
Description
On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn.  This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.  

Consequence
These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element.  The recall began september 27, 2004.  Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first.  If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.  

Notes
Ford recall no.  04s23/customer satisfaction program 04n03.  Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-12-17
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2006-06-23
Description
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.  

Consequence
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge.  The recall began on august 4, 2006.  Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Notes
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may 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.

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-11-24
Description
On certain vans 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.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary.  Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign.  Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.  

Notes
Sure-lok recall no.  04e-058.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2004-09-15
Description
On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.  

Consequence
The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire.  This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module.  The recall began on october 15, 2004.  Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first.  If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.  

Notes
Ford recall no.  04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-06-30
Description
Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental 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 in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.t

Corrective Action
Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-06-30
Description
Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses 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 in motor vehicles.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift.  The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  

Corrective Action
Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 ford e-250 and model year 2006 dodge sprinter vans 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.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.  

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-08-12
Description
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between august 2005 and november 2007, 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 in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #11 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
Van products is recalling 8 vans 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, the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.  

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans 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.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.  

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-08-12
Description
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans 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 in motor vehicles.  The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #14 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-03-31
Description
Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm 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 in motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  

Corrective Action
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #15 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-03-27
Description
Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm 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, the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user.  The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level.  The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.  

Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #16 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift.  These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  

Corrective Action
R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2009-07-29
Description
Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  The lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  404, platform lift installations on motor vehicles.  The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  

Corrective Action
Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095).  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes
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 .

DEFECT #18 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2011-11-15
Description
Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans and wagons.  The affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed and may leak fuel.

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 28, 2011.  Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-800-232-5952.

Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s22.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.