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2013 Ford E-350 WAGON RWD

9
Recalls
11
Complaints

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Complaints
Recalls

11 Complaints

for 2013 FORD E-350
02/26/2019
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FDWE3FS5DD******
Summary

2013 FORD E350 SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MELTED EXHAUST FLANGE AND CONCERN ABOUT POTENTIAL FOR FIRE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE EXHAUST HEAT BUILD UP. *EA *TR

08/22/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FBNE3BL6DD******
Summary

AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AFTER SPEAKING TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS THEY ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME MALFUNCTION

01/16/2018
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 10/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FBSS3BL5DD******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (JACK SCHMITT CHEVROLET OF WOOD RIVER, 1870 E EDWARDSVILLE RD, WOOD RIVER, IL 62095) WERE AWARE THE TIRES WERE NOT FOR THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS SOLD TO THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. NO TIRE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000. *TT *TR

04/13/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/08/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FBSS31S63H******
Summary

SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR

10/01/2014
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
Incident Date: 09/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FDEE3FL3DD******
Summary

BOTH FRONT STEER TIRES SHOWING SEVERE POSITIVE CAMBER, CAUSING A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE TO STEER THE PASSENGER VEHICLE (SHUTTLE BUS) AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR FOR A LOW NUMBER OF MILES. FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED WITH SHIMS INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE SEVERE POSITIVE CAMBER CONDITION. FORD ABSOLVED ITSELF TO PAY FOR THE WORK UNDER THEIR WARRANTY PROGRAM, POINTING THE FINGER AT THEIR PARTNER/VENDOR STARCRAFT WHO INSTALLS THE SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS IN TERMS OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THIS PROBLEM. COMPLAINED TO THE PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF FORD FOR RESOLUTION AFTER A POOR SATISFACTORY RESPONSE TO THE ISSUE FROM THEIR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CUSTOMER SERVICE UNIT. FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF FORD, "WE STAND BEHIND THE DECISION OF OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMERCIAL UNIT AND DEALER DIEHL FORD OF BELLINGHAM, WA." VERY UNSAFE SITUATION, AND VERY CLEARLY A FORD ENGINEERING ISSUE. FORD ENGINEERING PROVIDES THE SPECS FOR CHASSIS USAGE TO THEIR VENDOR STARCRAFT. FORD SELLS THE SHUTTLE BUS VEHICLES DIRECTLY TO THE CONSUMER, ASSUMING ALL LIABILITY. *TR

06/30/2014
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FC3E3KL9DD******
Summary

I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN FLIP OVER OR FAIL TO STOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE BODY COMPANY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THESE NEED TO BE FIXED, REPLACED, OR TAKEN OF THE ROAD AS DANGEROUS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS MYSELF FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET FIX AND FIND THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET INJURED OR KILLED. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT GETTING THEM RECALLED, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THE BODY COMPANY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. UTILIMASTERS SOLUTION IS TO CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND DO FRONT END ALIGNMENTS EACH TIME WHICH I HAD INITIALLY TRIED AND THE TIRE WEAR IS NO BETTER. BASICALLY THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES IS ON THE SHELVES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY AND THE TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON THE TIRE EDGES NOT FLUSH TO THE ROAD. I CAN DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. *TR

06/30/2014
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FC2E3KL8CD******
Summary

I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN FLIP OVER OR FAIL TO STOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE BODY COMPANY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THESE NEED TO BE FIXED, REPLACED, OR TAKEN OF THE ROAD AS DANGEROUS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS MYSELF FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET FIX AND FIND THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET INJURED OR KILLED. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT GETTING THEM RECALLED, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THE BODY COMPANY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. UTILIMASTERS SOLUTION IS TO CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND DO FRONT END ALIGNMENTS EACH TIME WHICH I HAD INITIALLY TRIED AND THE TIRE WEAR IS NO BETTER. BASICALLY THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES IS ON THE SHELVES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY AND THE TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON THE TIRE EDGES NOT FLUSH TO THE ROAD. I CAN DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. *TR

06/30/2014
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FC3E3KL2DD******
Summary

I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN FLIP OVER OR FAIL TO STOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE BODY COMPANY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THESE NEED TO BE FIXED, REPLACED, OR TAKEN OF THE ROAD AS DANGEROUS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS MYSELF FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET FIX AND FIND THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET INJURED OR KILLED. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT GETTING THEM RECALLED, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THE BODY COMPANY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. UTILIMASTERS SOLUTION IS TO CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND DO FRONT END ALIGNMENTS EACH TIME WHICH I HAD INITIALLY TRIED AND THE TIRE WEAR IS NO BETTER. BASICALLY THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES IS ON THE SHELVES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY AND THE TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON THE TIRE EDGES NOT FLUSH TO THE ROAD. I CAN DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. *TR

06/30/2014
Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FC2E3KL7CD******
Summary

I AM OWNER OF JWD DELIVERY, A FEDEX HOME DELIVERY CONTRACTOR, I HAVE 4 OF THE SAME TRUCKS 2012/2013 AND THERE ARE MANY OTHERS IN OUR TERMINAL. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OF FRONT TIRES. THE TIRES FAIL INSPECTION AFTER 5-7K MILES. OVER $8K IN TIRES ON FOUR TRUCKS IN LESS THAN A YEAR AND A HALF. TRUCKS HAVE BETWEEN 25K AND 50K MILES ON THEM.HAD A FORD ENGINEER LOOK AT THEM AND THE BODY COMPANY DID NOT FACTOR IN THE WEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN THEY BUT THIS BODY ON THIS CHASIS. THE ENGINEER STATED THESE TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN FLIP OVER OR FAIL TO STOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE BODY COMPANY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THESE NEED TO BE FIXED, REPLACED, OR TAKEN OF THE ROAD AS DANGEROUS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS MYSELF FOR OVER A YEAR TO GET FIX AND FIND THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET INJURED OR KILLED. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT GETTING THEM RECALLED, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THE BODY COMPANY WILL TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. UTILIMASTERS SOLUTION IS TO CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND DO FRONT END ALIGNMENTS EACH TIME WHICH I HAD INITIALLY TRIED AND THE TIRE WEAR IS NO BETTER. BASICALLY THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGES IS ON THE SHELVES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BODY AND THE TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON THE TIRE EDGES NOT FLUSH TO THE ROAD. I CAN DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. *TR

12/17/2013
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FTSS3EL2DD******
Summary

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS BRAND NEW FORD E350 VAN. IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL FOR A SECOND THE VEHICLE DRIFTS INTO THE RIGHT LANE. ALSO WHILE BRAKING YOU IF YOU DO NOT HOLD THE WHEEL IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION THE VEHICLE VEERS AND DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. IN A PANIC STOP IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO WHEN YOU ARE BRAKING YOU ACTUALLY CAN FEEL THE VEHICLE DRIFTING, VEERING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHEN YOU ARE HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL. WHAT BROUGHT THIS TO MY ATTENTION WAS A PANIC STOP THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE TRANSMISSION FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS SLIPPING, FORD ALSO SAYS THIS IS NORMAL WHEN A VEHICLES TRANSMISSION GETS HOT. I AM AFRAID OF ALL THESE THINGS WITH THE STEERING, BRAKING AND THE TRANSMISSION. MY FEAR IS A CRASH DUE TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING AS WELL AS GOING TO ACCELERATE AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING CREATING A COLLISION. FORD DENIES THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG AND SAYS IT IS TOTALLY NORMAL THAT ALL VEHICLES DO THAT. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH THESE ISSUES BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE MADE ADJUSTMENTS AND THINGS ARE ONLY GETTING WORSE. MY FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE REQUESTED A FORD FIELD ENGINEER COME OUT AND GO FOR A RIDE WITH ME SO THEY CAN SEE EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING, AND I WAS TOLD THAT FORD MOTOR CO WILL NOT APPROVE AN ENGINEERING VISIT, THAT THIS IS TOTALLY NORMAL. MY PARENTS HAVE THE EXACT THE VEHICLE, MAKE, MODEL AND SERIES AND THAT VEHICLE STAYS COMPLETELY STRAIGHT AT ALL TIMES. *TR

08/31/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 08/15/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FTSE3EL0DD******
Summary

I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO ROAR. THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED FOWARD. I ATTEMPED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PRESSING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. THE VAN WOULD NOT STOP. APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET FROM STOP SIGN, I HIT A TREE HEAD ON TO INSURE I DIDN'T INJURE ANYBODY. *JS

8 Recalls

for 2013 FORD E-350
04/03/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V097000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Campaign Number: 14V097000
Manufacture: Landi Renzo USA
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Summary

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.

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.

24/09/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V595000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 14V595000
Manufacture: Elkhart Coach
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 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.

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.

03/10/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V617000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 14V617000
Manufacture: New England Wheels
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

05/11/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V706000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 14V706000
Manufacture: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

04/11/2015
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V729000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 15V729000
Manufacture: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

17/11/2015
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V763000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 15V763000
Manufacture: Mobility Specialists, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

20/11/2015
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V779000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 15V779000
Manufacture: New England Wheels
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

24/05/2016
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V350000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Campaign Number: 16V350000
Manufacture: New England Wheels
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Summary

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.

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.

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