Ford E-350 1993

• Recall 67432 [USA]: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
  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.
  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.
  ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.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 http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 75777 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  ford recall no. 08s01.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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 90359 [USA]: This could result in an underhood fire.
  On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
  dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
  ford recall no. 05s28.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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2009292 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05s28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

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• Recall 2008038 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install an updated wiring harness.

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• Recall 2007258 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of recall 2005028 (05s28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Correction: initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Failure of serpentine belt investigation # EA95012

  An engineering analysis closing report is included.
  

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Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact stated that while driving approximately less than 60 mph the vehicle would fish tail causing the vehicle to sway left and right. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that if everything that was connected to the steering column were repaired it may remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Updated 7/18/14*cn *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact received nhtsa recall notice number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The notice advised him to call 1-800-444-3311 for a list of local dealers. When he called, the phone rang twice and gave a busy signal. When he called 1-800-392-3673, he was informed that they were unable to assist with motorhomes. The contact has been unable to make an appointment or find a dealer. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 39,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford e350. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007. He called ford several times and they stated that the parts would be available in mid'december of 2007 and then in january of 2008. The deactivation switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 184,000.

I was driving at 60 mph when i began decelerating and realized engine had shut off. I coasted to a stop. I was getting tools to check relays when i noticed fire at rear wheel, driver side, at gas tank. Called closest fire department. 6/9/06. Parking brake line on fire with abs line. Had wiring repaired. July 16,2006 brakes felt like they were locking, rear was smoking again, looked like fire at gas tank. July 17 had mechanic check all brakes which were excellent except parking brake line bent, but released. July 19, brakes locking up a little. July 20, couldn't drive without reverse/forward and still didn't want to go. I sell ice cream to little children while my van is running. Parking brakes work but won't release fully. Appeared to be vinyl lining at floor level interfering, but may have been wiring. Had a second fire on ground battery terminal and inside hood on june 16,2006 called fire department. Don't know cause. Replaced burned wiring only. All else worked. Also, it appears the leaky filler hose was never replaced on this van. Interior light had fire pattern when bought second hand. I was not aware there was a recall. *nm

While turning in a parking lot shifter disconnected, causing the vehicle not to shift out of gear. *ak it was later determined that the shift linkage rod snapped apart inside the steering coulmn. The consumer purchased the updated parts and installed it himself. *nm

Gas tank fell of vehilce. Dealer notified.*ak

Tread separation from body of tire at sidewall. Moderate vibration proir to failure. Tire removed from service before it catastrophic failure.*ak

We hae experienced ply separations on at least two tires on this van for the past three years. An investigation into the cuase of this problem whould be initiated.*ak (tiresize: 245/75-r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75-r16 )

Parking brake slips off on any level surface. Rachet mechanism needed to be replaced. This is was 2nd time it had happened. *ak