2005 FORD E-SERIES Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 08V689000 on 12/23/2008
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2005 - 10/29/2007
- Affected:
- 513
- Defect:
- New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 systems 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.
- Correction:
- New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V008000 on 01/11/2009
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Affected:
- 8
- Defect:
- American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford 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.
- Correction:
- American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V009000 on 01/12/2009
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Affected:
- 8
- Defect:
- American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts 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.
- Correction:
- American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V050000 on 02/04/2009
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2005 - 09/29/2006
- Affected:
- 43
- Defect:
- Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express 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.
- Correction:
- 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 or mobility at 714-674-0480.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V049000 on 02/04/2009
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2005 - 09/29/2006
- Affected:
- 86
- Defect:
- Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van 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 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.
- Correction:
- Mobility 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
- Notes:
- Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 09V096000 on 03/23/2009
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2005 - 10/05/2007
- Affected:
- 513
- Defect:
- New england wheels, inc. is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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:
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Correction:
- New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2005 FORD E-SERIES TSBs (9)
- Bulletin:
- 07212
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-08-23-8
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area. symptoms may include fuel in engine coolant and coolant expulsion from the degas bottle. *pe updated 3/20/09.
- Bulletin:
- SB-20937
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. models f super duty; e series; excursion; f53 motorhome chassis and low cab forward.
- Bulletin:
- SB-09M02
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component warranty extension. awareness communication, dated 4/20/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-09M03
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Ford: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement-6.0l diesel engine replacement warranty extension. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-09B09
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; pcm part number inspection. awareness communication dated 4/20/09. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-11-11-21
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-12-7-4
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46085
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
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