2012 FORD E-250 Recalls (11)

Campaign:
13V261000 on 06/25/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/31/2006 - 08/30/2012
Affected:
37
Defect:
Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 vehicles manufactured august 2006 through august 2012. the vehicles are equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence:
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Correction:
Mobility works will notify owners and ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign is expected to begin july 15, 2013. owners may contact mobility works at 1-877-275-4912 and ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V097000 on 03/06/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage
Manufactured:
01/01/2011 - 02/23/2014
Affected:
343
Defect:
Landi renzo usa is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 vehicles modified january 2, 2011, through february 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (cng). in the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear cng cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
Consequence:
If the cylinder dislodges, a cng leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Landi renzo usa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2014. owners may contact landi renzo usa at 1-855-526-3400.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V426000 on 07/14/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
36
Defect:
Roush performance products, inc. (roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ford e-150 wagons and cargo vans, e-250 cargo vans and extended cargo vans, e-350 wagons, extended wagons, cargo vans, and extended vans, and e-450 cutaway models. these models were modified by roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured january 2011 to august 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2014. owners may contact roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V501000 on 08/13/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/20/2012 - 09/23/2012
Affected:
28
Defect:
Adrian steel company (adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 commercial cargo vans modified by adrian between september 21, 2012, to september 24, 2012. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by roush cleantech. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. the recall began during july 2014. owners may contact adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V584000 on 09/22/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 09/11/2014
Affected:
45
Defect:
National van builders, inc. (national van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 ford e-150 and e-250 vehicles manufactured february 26, 2007, to august 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
National van will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 3, 2014. owners may contact national van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. national van's number for this recall is ricon2014.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V617000 on 10/02/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
01/31/2006 - 08/30/2014
Affected:
286
Defect:
New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 e-250, and e-350 vehicles modified by new england to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
New england will notify owners to take vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact new england customer service at 1-800-886-9247 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. new england's number for this recall is 14e-041.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V706000 on 11/04/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 10/07/2014
Affected:
34
Defect:
Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began january 13, 2015. owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V729000 on 11/03/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 12/30/2014
Affected:
667
Defect:
Mobilityworks (wmk inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans modified by mobilityworks to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
Mobilityworks will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2015. owners may contact mobilityworks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V763000 on 11/16/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
04/03/2006 - 08/06/2014
Affected:
285
Defect:
Mobility specialists, inc. (mobility specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-250, and e-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. additionally, if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
Mobility specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 13, 2015. owners may contact mobility specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V779000 on 11/19/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 09/29/2014
Affected:
278
Defect:
New england wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-250, and e-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts built by the ricon corporation. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
New england wheels will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on january 5, 2016. owners may contact new england wheels customer service at 1-800-866-9247, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. new england wheels' number for this recall is 15e-068. note: these vans and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V350000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 04/19/2015
Affected:
2
Defect:
New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-250, e-350, and 2015 ford transit vans equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
New england will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2016. owners may contact new england customer service at 1-800-886-9247. new england's number for this recall is 16e-020.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 FORD E-250 TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
TSB-13-6-9
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford: on some vehicles, the oil consumption is excessive, and is determined as less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles) driven per 0.95l (1 qt) engine oil consumed. models 2011-2013 e series. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-6-17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation. models 2012-2013 focus, e-series, edge, expeditio
Bulletin:
CSP-13B15
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Ford: there is an increasing number of tires experiencing rapid air loss and/or tread loss, on some vans, causing tire failure and possible crash and tires need to be replaced. model 2010-2013 e series (e-150, 250, 350, 450).
Bulletin:
ASI-44538
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3rd or no 4th gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. model 2008-2013 mark lt, f-150, crown victoria, gra
Bulletin:
ASI-44534
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *p
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0084
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series, expedition, f-150, f-super duty, navigator. *pe
Bulletin:
44848
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code poosa. *ta
Bulletin:
44863
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
Bulletin:
15-0117
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Ford 2011-2016 f-250: bulletin information involving some customers trucks sitting lower, in rear, under light loads. *lj
Bulletin:
16-0032
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4r75e transmission - grinding/whine/vibration/gear slippage - service kit available issue a service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4r75e transmission in 2008 mark lt, 2008-2010 f-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 e-ser
Bulletin:
SSM-45869
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
2009-2016 e-series ' difficulty programing trailer brake control (tbc) module.
Bulletin:
SSM 46295
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
Bulletin:
SSM 46900
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
Bulletin:
SSM 47201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma

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