2003 Ford E-350: recalls and complaints

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• 09V39900013 Oct 2009Vehicle Speed Control
• 08V47800018 Sep 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 08V0510004 Feb 2008Vehicle Speed Control / Cruise Control
• 07V3360003 Aug 2007Vehicle Speed Control
• 04V44400013 Sep 2004Electrical System / Wiring
• 04V44500013 Sep 2004Engine and Engine Cooling

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. 08V478000Received 18 Sep 2008. 6 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion 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 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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Around town 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 around town at 1-678-364-8594.

   Report filed by AROUND TOWN TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2008.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 04V444000Received 13 Sep 2004. 214,849 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

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

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 04S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2004.

6. 04V445000Received 13 Sep 2004. 253,076 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 04S23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2004.

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. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 13.

Complaints that report a crash

2

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

2

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

8 Oct 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 2003 Ford E-350?

8,792,931 units in 6 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. 6 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 Ford E-350 name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 9 of 37 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Ford E-350 open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.