Recall ID # 98V257000 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Recall Date: |
OCT 14, 1998 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
350
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 14, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 FORD E350
Summary:
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:
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:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
Potential Units Affected:
350
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 00V115000 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
| Recall Date: |
APR 19, 2000 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3300
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 19, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 FORD E350
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.
Consequence:
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:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.
Potential Units Affected:
3300
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S08
Recall ID # 00V284000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Recall Date: |
SEP 21, 2000 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 21, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 FORD E350
Summary:
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:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
4500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00L07
Recall ID # 01V114000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Recall Date: |
APR 05, 2001 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
151000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 05, 2001
Model Affected:
1999 FORD E350
Summary:
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:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
151000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 01S14
Recall ID # 99V046000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| Recall Date: |
MAR 15, 1999 |
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected: |
E350 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2893
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 15, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 FORD E350
Summary:
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 EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.
Potential Units Affected:
2893
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 99S04