The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount.
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Electrical system
Ford Econoline Electrical problems by year
159 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Econoline's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
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Latest Econoline electrical complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the driver's side air bag exploded hitting her face and chest. The contact stated that she also observed smoke emanating from behind the air bag and when the vehicle stopped, she disconnected and reconnected the battery. The vehicle was restarted, and she continued to drive. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,600.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford E-250. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and the contact waited for a minute to restart the vehicle before starting to drive however, the failure persisted. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate the failure. The mechanic believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number:...
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05V270000 (Electrical System) and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and the recall but was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and that the recall only included the diesel engine vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.
My box truck caught on fire, fire started at the plug in receptacle that keeps the glow plug warm and spread from there. Luckily my across the street neighbor helped put out the fire temporarily with 2 of his fire extinguisher until the fire truck arrived, otherwise it would have been a major catastrophe.
REAR TAIL LITES TAKE ON WATER AND BECOME INOP. *TR
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 gulf stream b touring cruiser rv that was built on a 2019 ford e-450 chassis. The contact stated that after the rv was parked, the chassis battery lost charge. The rv was taken to browns rv superstore (located at 30049 sc-151, mcbee, sc 29101, (843) 335-8829) to be diagnosed and the contact was referred to a local ford dealer. The unknown dealer informed the contact that there was an electrical shortage in the radio that caused the battery to continuously drain. The contact was informed...
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that the radio would be repaired instead of replaced. The radio control unit provided access to several safety features in the rv. The battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 966. *Bf consumer stated brown's rv replaced radio and problem still exist! Consumer stated we just used it after radio was replaced for first time and found other issues with generator and interior control panel. "This unit is a rolling fire hazard."*Jb
2017 Ford econoline super duty van. Consumer writes with concerns for multiple malfunctions and safety issues with vehicle. *As *dt *tr the consumer stated the manual jack control completely stopped working. The screws holding the slide out to the rv body sheared off on the outside front of the unit. The damage to the living area increased to three areas. The manufacturer was notified of a steering problem and advised the cause was due to oversized after market tires. The rv exhibited water damage from when...
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it rains. The roof ac/heat vent was frozen, the radio plays without being prompted, the awning split, the drawers do not open/closed, and the windows were not framed. The toilet neck, wheel base and dump opening cut out were not properly aligned. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford econo rv s-duty equipped with a samsung microwave, model mr5493g. The contact stated that the failure was identical to oven circuit recall number: 03e044400. A neighbor advised the contact that the rv was on fire. The contact observed that the microwave caused the fire and she extinguished it without notifying the fire department. The contact sustained an extensive burn on her leg, but did not seek medical attention. Samsung advised her that they had no parts to repair the microwave...
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although it was damaged beyond repair. The manufacturer also stated that there were no authorized rv dealers in her area to replace the microwave. The microwave was the original equipment in the rv and it was mounted on the ceiling of the rv. The fire burned a hole in the ceiling and caused damage to the cabinets. The contact had not driven the rv since the fire occurred due to the safety risk and the hole in the ceiling. The serial and part numbers were unknown. *Tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford e-150. The contact stated that the cruise control and horn failed to work and the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
All gauges stop working when it rains but starts and runs ok. Power windows do not work when it rains but starts and runs ok.
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
SPARK PLUGBLOWNOUT OF HEAD. *TR
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford e-450. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times. The technician diagnosed that the power control module, starter and the hop oil pressure pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Driving van on highway when van began smoking. Then fire. Everything was completely destroyed. *Tr
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