Ford E-series
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the FORD E-SERIES.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| FORD |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SSM 47823 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P264F after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. This dtc indicates that the engine serial number (esn) must b
- SSM 47412 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 2018 expedition/navigator, 2018-2019 f-super duty, 2019 e-series and f-650/f-750 vehicles built on or after 9-jul-2018 are filled with the new motorcraft yellow antifreeze/coolant. When servicing the cooling system(s) on these vehicles, use
- SSM 46855 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL: Installing oem trailer brake system components in a non-trailer brake equipped vehicle is not recommended or supported for 2009-2018 e-series. The installation of oem trailer brake control modules or any other trailer brake component will n
- SSM 46391 - EQUIPMENT: Some 2017 f-super duty, e-series, f53 motorhome, f59 chassis, f-650/750 vehicles equipped with a 6.8l engine with an engine built on 10-sep-2016 and through 15-feb-2017 may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0300, p03
- ASI-44390 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Ford: a possible intermediate clutch piston lip seal is worn and can cause an intermediate rough clutch piston bore to slip 1-3 and/or no 2-3 upshift condition. Model 2012-2013 e series, f-450, 550, 53 motorhome, f 59 stripped chassis.
- CSP-13B15 - TIRES: 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).
- SIS-21828 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Ford: there may be high steering effort or lack of assist. *rm
- 19882 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK: 2006-2007 e-series built before 07/16/07 - 5.4l/6.8 engine with aft axle fuel tank, P0191 with a crank/no start/hesitation/lack of power or runs rough. *nj
- 19867 - WHEELS: 2008 e-series wheel fitment concern - 2007 and prior my e-series wheels are not compatible with larger brakes on 2008 e-series vehicles. *nj
- 15791 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding ford cylinder head kits for 4.6l romeo engines available for order for 2000 - 2001 models. *tt
- 15742 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Some 1998 through 2002 vehicles may exhibit a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge. *tt
- 021608 - SUSPENSION: Information on reports of dogtracking. *tt
- 14599 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on repairing spark plug hole threads in aluminum heads. *jb
- 12887 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM: Subject regarding ball joint - proper inspection procedure. *tt
- BC9695961001 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes U1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt
- BC9694961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt
- BC9682961001 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt
- BC9680961001 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt
- BC9676961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt
- BC9674961001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt
- BC9673961001 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt
- BC9671961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt
- BC9668961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes P0171 & P0174 (vacuum leak). *tt
- BC9642961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- BC5227961001 - AIR BAGS: Information for air bag dtc B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt
- BC5224961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt
- BC5218961001 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: Information on stowing the spare tire stowage. *tt
- BC5217961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt
- BC5214961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt
- BC5209961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt
- BC5207961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt
- BC5204961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt
- BC5198961001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt
- BC5190961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt
- BC5186961001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt
- BC5185961001 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt
- BC5183961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.E. Rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt
- BC5182961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt
- BC5181961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt
- BC5176961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt
- BC5175961001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt
- BC5174961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt
- BC5173961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt
- BC5172961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l vehicles. *tt
- BC5075961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt
- BC4854961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt
- BC4651961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. May be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt
- BC0718961021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20050717 |
Budget truck #523629 dot #1092543 was very unsafe to operate once loaded. It rocked back and forth in a manner that felt as if we would lose control of the vehicle any time there was a minor bump in the road at very moderate highway speeds (50-60 mph). *nm
| No | No | N | None | None |
Engine replaced several times.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P264F [1] Reserved
- P0300 [2] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0191 [1] Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- U1235 [1] SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Displays
- P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0174 [1] System too Lean (Bank 2)
- B1813 [1] Lamp Backup Switch Input Circuit Short To Ground
- P0308 [1] Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected