2004 Ford E-150

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #09V100000March 27, 200952 vehicles affected

  equipment adaptive/mobility

  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.

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

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #09V102000March 27, 200974 vehicles affected

  equipment adaptive/mobility

  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.

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

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V444000September 13, 2004214,849 vehicles affected

  electrical system: wiring

  On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V445000September 13, 2004253,076 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling

  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.

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

  Remedy

  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.

Other model years

• 1992 64
• 1993 71
• 1994 121
• 1995 71
• 1996 59
• 1997 102
• 1998 60
• 1999 83
• 2000 50
• 2001 37
• 2002 28
• 2004