2006 FORD E-450

EQUIPMENT

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Elect

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

LA BOIT IS RECALLING 8 MY 2006-2007 FORD E-450, GMC 5500, AND WORKHORSE SPECIALTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-ST

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

LA BOIT IS RECALLING 8 MY 2006-2007 FORD E-450, GMC 5500, AND WORKHORSE SPECIALTY VEHICLES 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

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with 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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES 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 VEHICL

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

COLONIAL IS RECALLING 50 MY 2006-2008 FORD E350, E450, AND CHEVROLET G-VAN CUTAWAY CHASSIS VEHICLES AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHEVROLET W5500, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 DODGE 3500, MODEL YEAR 2009 MIGHTY MOVER, MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FORD E-250, E-350 AND E-450, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 GMC W4500, MODEL YEAR 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, MODEL YEAR 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VEHIC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

EQUIPMENT

Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

MOBILITYWORKS IS RECALLING 224 MY 2007-2008 FORD E150, MY 2006-2008 E250, MY 2004-2007 E350, MY 2006 E450, MY 2005-2007 CHEVROLET 2500, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 1500, AND MY 2006 DODGE 2500 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FED

The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Mileage: 64,000

The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Mileage: 64,000

The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Mileage: 64,000

PULLED UP TO STOP SIGN. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, ONTO INTERSTATE FRONTAGE ROAD, THROTTLE QUIT WORKING, WRENCH LIGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SHUT DOWN VEHICLE, AND THROTTLE BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HAD IT HAPPENED ANOTHER MINUTE LATTER IT WOULD HAVE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 14,377

PULLED UP TO STOP SIGN. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURN, ONTO INTERSTATE FRONTAGE ROAD, THROTTLE QUIT WORKING, WRENCH LIGH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO FORD DEALER. WAS TOLD ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SHUT DOWN VEHICLE, AND THROTTLE BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HAD IT HAPPENED ANOTHER MINUTE LATTER IT WOULD HAVE FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 14,377

ENGINE LOSS OF POWER. MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE YEARS REQUIRING REPAIRS THAT NEVER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. AMBULANCE SERVICE ENDED UP HAVING TO PULL FROM SERVICE BECAUSE OF FREQUENCY. *TR

Mileage: 24,000

THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON BLOGS. WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OUT. ALL POWER JUST STOPS AND THE VEHICLE ROLLS TO A STOP. IT CAN BE RESTARTED. THERE IS NO INDICATION WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, AT A REPAIR FACILITY, STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD. SPEED IS NOT A COMMON FACTOR. THE KEY HAS ONE OR TWO OTHER KEYS ON THE "KEY CHAIN". THERE IS NO SPECIAL WEATHER SITUATION. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS THE SAME CAUSE AS THE GM PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION, BUT IT PRODUCES THE SAME RESULT. THIS IS A HANDICAP SHUTTLE VAN. *TR

Mileage: 102,000

THE PRELIMINARY REPORT REGARDING THE FIRE ONBOARD A COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS HOME OWNED HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION BUS INDICATES THE FIRE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2006 FORD E- 450. AN ODOR OF SMOKE WAS REPORTED BY THE DRIVER, ENIO LOPEZ, JUST AFTER ASSISTING A VETERAN ONTO THE BUS AT THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME. UPON REPORTING THE ODOR OF SMOKE, THE DRIVER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE VETERAN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE FLEET SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CHELSEA SOLDIERS HOME, UPON INVESTIGATING THE ODOR OF SMOKE LOCATED A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE BUS IN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. THEY CONTACTED THE CHELSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GRABBED THE EXTINGUISHER ONBOARD TO ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. UPON DISCHARGING THE EXTINGUISHER, THE FIRE DID NOT GO OUT AND SEEMED TO BE INTENSIFYING ALSO SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER R

VEHICLE WAS STARTED IN GARAGE, BACKED VEHICLE UP AND THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE NOISE. MECHANIC SAID # 8 PLUG BLEW OUT CAUSING MAJOR MOTOR DAMAGE. *TR

Mileage: 129,855

NEW TIRES PURCHASED FOR CHURCH BUS WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS. OF THE 6 TIRES ON THE BUS, 4 HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS ON 8/10/12. THE BUS WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 NEAR OCALA, FL. TRAVELING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70, THE BUS EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GUIDE THE BUS INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED. A NEW TIRE WAS INSTALLED AND WE HAVE THE OLD TIRE IN OUR POSSESSION. THE OTHER 3 TIRES EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE BUT WE NO LONGER HAVE THOSE TIRES. *TR

Mileage: 31,500

AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. I WAS IN TRAFFIC THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT ALSO HAPPENED AGAIN AS I ATTEMPTED TO BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BEGAN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE BRAKES AGAIN WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. ASK THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID OH YEAH THAT HAPPENS SOMETIMES ON THOSE VEHICLES. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

2006 FORD E450, UNIT #1 WAS ENTERING TURNPIKE ONACCELERATION RAMP. TRAILER TIRES ON #1 CAUGHT FIRE. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0590-91)*JB UPDATED 12/10/10 *BF UPDATED 02/14/11

WE HAVE A 2006 FORD F-450 THAT WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2005. IN OCTOBER 2008 THE "WATER IN FUEL" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE FORD DEALER FOUND NO WATER AND REPLACED A FUEL WATER MODULE AT NO CHARGE. NOW THE TRUCK LOSES POWER WITHOUT NOTICE AND WE ARE TOLD THAT THE COATING ON THE INTERIOR OF FORD DIESEL FUEL TANKS CORRODES AND COLLECTS AS SEDIMENT IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE SEDIMENT, COLLECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS SUCKED INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE TRUCK CANNOT BE DRIVEN SAFELY. FORD CLAIMS THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THIS MALFUNCTION. *TR

Mileage: 35,000

2006 FORD E-450 BUS, GAS TANK DELAMINATION WITH 46,000 MILES CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL AND STOP NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION AT NIGHT. A POLICE OFFICER STOPPED AND SET UP FLARES, AND WE AVOIDED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORD DENIED CLAIM STATING THE GAS TANK DELAMINATION WAS CAUSED BY THE GOVERNMENT'S RELAXATION ON DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES. IT CAUSED US $3500.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FUEL TANK COATING BY FORD. *TR

Mileage: 41,000

TWICE THE ENGINE IN THIS VEHICLE HAS QUIT WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. 1ST ON 9/1/2008 @ 27,300 MILES, 2ND ON 6/23/2009 @ 35,400 MILES. IN BOTH CASES THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AS SOON AS SAFELY POSSIBLE. THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE SINCE THERE IS A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROLS WHEN THE ENGINE QUITS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR BUT CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE EMAILED FORD MOTOR ASKING THAT THEY HAVE A TECHNICIAN CONTACT THE DEALER TO WORK TOGETHER TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT ASAP. IN THE MEANTIME I AM CONCERNED THAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. *TR

Mileage: 27,300

ME AND MY PARTNER WERE RESPONDING TO A MVC IN A FORD AMBULANCE WHEN THE COMPUTER MODULE ON MY SEAT SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE TRUCK TO BURST INTO FLAMES. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE 2 NEW AMBULANCES WE GOT IN THIS YEAR HAVE THE SAME EXPOSED POSITIVE BATTERY POST THAT CAUSED IT TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Mileage: 30,000

THE ENGINE QUITE SEVERAL TIMES, THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DEAD AND WOULDN'T RESTART. ALSO, THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WERE INOPERATIVE. *TR

Mileage: 11,515

STARTRANS BUS MADE BY SUPREME. 24 PASSENGER FORD E:450 SHUTTLE BUS. WE HAVE TWO- 2006 SHUTTLES. ON BOTH BUSES WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES THE REAR SPRING MORERIDE THROUGH BOLTS BREAK! THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! BOTH REAR SPRING BOLTS BREAK LEAVING THE REAR SPRINGS IN DANGEROUS! WHEN I BROUGHT IT UP TO MY DEALER, THEY SAID NO RECALL. NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED BUT THIS IN NOT SOMETHING EASILY SEEN BY A VISUAL INSPECTION AND CAN GO UNNOTICED. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH ANY OTHER SUPPLIER. *TR

Mileage: 50,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD E450. DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN ON. THE ENGINE ALSO STALLS IF IT BEGINS TO RAIN WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. THE SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER AND AFTER A FEW DAYS THEY WERE ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE MECHANICS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,333.

Mileage: 9,000

FORD E-450 BOX TRUCK WITH 6.0 DIESEL HAS 40K MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES ALREADY. IT REQUIRED ALL NEW FUEL INJECTORS, A NEW CLUTCH FAN, EGR VALVE, NEW RADIATOR, BRAKES INCLUDING ROTORS, AND BALL JOINTS. ALL EXCEPT THE BRAKES & BALL JOINTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT IS DOWN ONE WEEK OUT OF EVERY MONTH FOR REPAIRS. THE 6.0L DIESEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE LEMON LAWS. *TR

Mileage: 36,500