FORD E-150 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Electrical Issues:

  • Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
    
  • Air conditioner motor fan wiring melted/burned, resulting in air conditioning failure.
    
  • Electrical circuit to IAR alternator gets too hot, starts to arc, and shorts out, resulting in a vehicle fire.
    
  • Ignition switch shorted, causing fire, burning wiring harness under the hood.
    
  • Wiring harnesses burnt out.
    
  • Electrical short, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
    
  • Wiring in the rear of the vehicle caught fire from the left rear tail light.
    
  • Ignition switch replaced because it stopped working.
    
  • The truck wiring system burned up while on the Ford dealership lot.
    
  • Vehicle parked, under the hood compartment fire, electrical short, ignition switch, wiring started to burn.
    
  • The truck caught on fire from under the hood, closest to the window.
    
  • The vehicle has caught on fire twice due to the electrical system.
    
  • The wires underneath the hood have burned, and the truck will not turn off when the key is removed from the ignition.
    
  • Stopped at a gas station and saw smoke coming from under the hood.
    
  • Alternator harness plug connector short-circuited and caused the vehicle to catch on fire.
    
  • Climate control fan switch melted/burned.
    
  • Air conditioning blower motor switch melted.
    

• 2. Tire Issues:

  • Tread came loose from the tire but didn't come completely off and didn't blow out.
    
  • On two occasions, consumers' Firestone ATX tires experienced blowouts while driving.
    
  • Two of the Bridgestone Dueler APT tires experienced broken belts.
    
  • Tire tread separation with near loss of vehicle control.
    
  • Winston (Cooper) tires delaminated on six tires.
    
  • Two of the Firestone FR480 tires experienced tread separation and air loss.
    
  • Vehicle's right rear tire experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle.
    

• 3. Engine and Fuel System Issues:

  • Vehicle's engine compartment caught on fire.
    
  • Carburetor stalls continuously and will not run in cold weather.
    
  • The throttle stuck, causing unwanted sudden acceleration.
    
  • Fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing fuel to spill.
    
  • Engine fire while driving.
    
  • Engine stalls at any speed.
    
  • Exhaust manifold cracked, causing exhaust fumes to leak.
    
  • Exhaust manifold gasket cracks due to overheating and poor design.
    
  • The plastic fuel line melted off the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak.
    
  • Fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing overpressure and fuel spill.
    
  • Vehicle stalls and cuts off completely.
    
  • Exhaust manifold cracked on the right side.
    
  • Exhaust manifold leaks carbon monoxide into the passenger compartment.
    

• 4. Structural and Mechanical Issues:

  • Front end felt loose.
    
  • Conversion van with aftermarket seats that recline & swerve, not mounted on manufacturer's base.
    
  • Driver's seat back gave way, bent towards the rear.
    
  • Worn bushings causing steering to become loose.
    
  • Right rear wheel fell off, damaging the vehicle.
    
  • Three bolts securing the steering gearbox fractured, rendering the vehicle unsteerable.
    
  • Step bumper broke away from the frame while towing.
    
  • Bumper assembly missing parts.
    
  • Step bumper broke away from the frame while towing.
    
  • Tie rod and brake issues.
    
  • Tie rod ball joint wears out.
    

• 5. Miscellaneous Issues:

  • Cruise control vacuum line kinked, throttle body stuck, and brake pedal inoperative.
    
  • Front brake vibrates.
    
  • Front brakes make heat; the rear-end axle was replaced.
    
  • O-ring in the air conditioner causing a leak.
    
  • Gas cap does not vent, causing gas leakage.
    
  • Hole in the upper portion of the gas tank.
    
  • Muffler ruptured.
    
  • Alternator failed multiple times.
    
  • Vehicle idles high, then calms down after 10 seconds.
    
  • Lights flickering.
    
  • Rear seat belts loosened during a panic stop.
    
  • Climate control fan switch melted.
    
  • Windshield wiper on the driver's side is corroded.