Recent 2003 E-350 Recalls

• Recall #09V399000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
• Recall #08V478000 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
• Recall #08V051000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
• Recall #06E056000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 2003 FORD E-350

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 13 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09V399000
  • Number Affected 4,500,000

  Summary: 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: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V399000 »

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Recall for 2003 FORD E-350

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 18 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V478000
  • Number Affected 6

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

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V478000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Recall for 2003 FORD E-350

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 04 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V051000
  • Number Affected 225,000

  Summary: 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: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V051000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 2003 FORD E-350

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
  • Number Affected 58,640

  Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

  Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »