2017 Ford E-350

The defect

SVO Group Inc. (SVO Group) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350 and E-450-based shuttle buses equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

The risk

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

SVO Group will work with ASA to notify owners, and ASA will provide a harness relay capacitor module to eliminate the image reversal, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

SVO Group Inc · up to 52 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

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 Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

The risk

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists · up to 22 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

The risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

Taylor Made Ambulances · up to 17 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

The risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

North Central Emergency Vehicles · up to 5 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

The risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

The remedy

Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.

Quality Van Sales, Inc. · up to 471 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · 21,016 miles

THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS AN AMBULANCE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TWO MAJOR ACCIDENTS, ONCE GOING FORWARD FROM A STATIONARY POSITION THROUGH OUR BUILDING GARAGE DOOR AND THE OTHER WHILE IN REVERSE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN BACKING UP AND GOING THROUGH AN INTERIOR BUILDING WALL. THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN THE DRIVER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES HIS FOOT PRESSES DOWN ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME, CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF. THE MORE BRAKE YOU PUSH THE MORE THROTTLE IS PRESSED. WE ALSO ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE IN A STATIONARY POSITION SHIFTING FROM PARK TO …

NHTSA complaint 11180979, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Over the course of the last 3 months I have experienced different problems with the emissions on my truck. It started with replacing the sensor in the tail pipe then that led to loosing power while pulling my 25 foot goose neck trailer. On 7 different occasion I lost power while hooked up to my trailer. It happens with no warning either on hills or on a straight away. Two of the cases almost led to a wreck because semi's were following me to closely and when I lost power I immediately turned on my flashers and they were either able to get around me or lock up their brakes without hitting me. When this happens I have to coast off to the side of the road and restart the truck to get out of …

NHTSA complaint 11748039, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Driving during heavy rain in Texas, vehicle lost power intermittently, causing engine failure, loss of steering, loss of braking, loss of control. This event was apparently due to BCM failure due to moisture getting to the BCM. Upon inspection by a certified Mechanic , BCM and wiring was wet. BCM also had apparent corrosion.11

NHTSA complaint 11624618. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FALL OF 2021 TRAVELING IN OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE PULLING TRAILER WITH LIVESTOCK THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE POPPED OFF DUE TO LUG BOLTS BREAKING. TOW TRUCK TOOK TO MCKAY FORD IN WOODWARD, OK AND THEY FIXED. JAN 14, 2023 TRAVIELING NEAR CANADIAN, TEXAS AT NIGHT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE POPPED OFF DUE TO LUG NUTS BREAKING. NOW I AM READING THAT WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES HAVING THIS PROBLEM. FAULTEY LUG NUTS CAUING BIG PROBLEMS. NOT SAFE

NHTSA complaint 11501786. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

32,000 miles

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND GO OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE TRUCK GOES INTO A DEATH WOBBLE AND YOU NEED TO IMMEDIATELY HIT THE BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO GET THE TRUCK BACK UNDER CONTROL. VERY LIFE THREATENING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO TAKE BACK TO DEALER FOR SAME REASON. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED IT ALMOST THREW ME IN THE DITCH. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION AND THERE SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE A RECALL DONE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

NHTSA complaint 11193234. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

36,500 miles

EXPERIENCED THE INFAMOUS FORD "DEATH WOBBLE" AFTER HITTING A ROAD DIP AT 65MPH WHILE TRAVELLING TO FL. I WAS PULLING OUR 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. I RE-EXPERIENCED IT AGAIN 15 TIMES DURING THE SAME TRIP!!! FRONT END SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN BELOW 40, WHICH IS A HAZARD ON A FREEWAY! OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AROUND 45-50 MPH, TOO. PLEASE HAVE FORD ISSUE A RECALL!!! I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE AND HAVE IT OCCUR.

NHTSA complaint 11191424. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.