1999 Ford E-350: recalls and complaints

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• 09V39900013 Oct 2009Vehicle Speed Control
• 08V0510004 Feb 2008Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control
• 07V3360003 Aug 2007Vehicle Speed Control
• 01V1140005 Apr 2001Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 00V28400021 Sep 2000Equipment / Other / Labels
• 00V11500019 Apr 2000Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 99V04600015 Mar 1999Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 98V25700014 Oct 1998Power Train / Manual Transmission

1. 09V399000Received 13 Oct 2009. 4,500,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 09S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2009.

2. 08V051000Received 4 Feb 2008. 225,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford 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, in the NHTSA record

   As 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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers 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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 08S01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Feb 2008.

3. 07V336000Received 3 Aug 2007. 3,600,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On 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, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in an underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers 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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 2007.

4. 01V114000Received 5 Apr 2001. 151,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 01S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2001.

5. 00V284000Received 21 Sep 2000. 4,500 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, INC., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00L07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Nov 2000.

6. 00V115000Received 19 Apr 2000. 3,300 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S08. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 2000.

7. 99V046000Received 15 Mar 1999. 2,893 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the door striker.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 99S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 1999.

8. 98V257000Received 14 Oct 1998. 350 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in the vehicle being driven at an unsafe or illegal speed should the driver not realize that his vehicle road speed is greater than the speedometer indication.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 1999.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1999 Ford E-350
• All 1999 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 14.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

22

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

11 Jun 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19911
2. 19923
3. 19933
4. 19945
5. 19953
6. 19963
7. 19974
8. 19987
9. 19998
10. 20006
11. 20014
12. 20024
13. 20036
14. 20049
15. 200512
16. 200636
17. 200732
18. 200829
19. 200924
20. 201015
21. 201117
22. 201211
23. 20138
24. 201411
25. 20152
26. 20163
27. 20174
28. 20184
29. 20216
30. 20223
31. 20232
32. 20241
33. 20251
34. 20261
35. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford E-350?

8,487,043 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford E-350 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 101 recall campaigns for the Ford E-350, model years 1991 to 2027. 8 of them name the 1999 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Ford E-350 name most often?

Tires: 20 of 61 component mentions, or 327.9 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 52 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Ford E-350 open?

No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.