FORD E-250 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Steering and Suspension Issues:

  • Wheels do not track, causing misalignment and excessive tire wear.
    
  • Springs are inadequate for the weight of the trailer.
    
  • Front suspension failed.
    
  • Rear suspension failed.
    
  • Rear left suspension leaf spring broke.
    
  • Upper and lower ball joints are prematurely wearing out and have been replaced multiple times.
    
  • Front left wheel fell off due to a broken upper spindle bolt.
    

• 2. Engine and Exhaust Problems:

  • Exhaust manifold is cracked, causing exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment.
    
  • Exhaust manifolds glowing orange due to excessive heat, potentially indicating a design defect.
    
  • Computer command control module failure.
    
  • Vehicle caught fire, potentially originating from the engine compartment.
    

• 3. Electrical and Ignition Issues:

  • Ignition switch overheated, causing the plastic housing to burn.
    
  • Electronic module would heat up and fail, making the vehicle difficult to start.
    
  • Vehicle fire due to possible ignition switch failure.
    
  • Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing headlights to turn off when cruise control is turned on.
    
  • Interior vehicle fire that melted the dashboard, steering wheel, and column.
    
  • Electrical fire in the vehicle.
    
  • Built-in interlock in the ignition causing vehicle not to start.
    
  • Electrical shocks or shorts in the ignition system.
    

• 4. Fuel System Problems:

  • Fuel tank changeover switch failed.
    
  • Fuel pump failed.
    
  • Smell of fuel while driving due to fuel tank selector valve malfunction, causing fuel to pour out through the fuel filler cap.
    
  • Dual fuel tank selector valves not working properly, causing overflow.
    
  • Fuel tank leaking due to abrasive wear at the top where attached to the car body.
    
  • Gasoline dripping from a cracked filler tube.
    
  • Fuel tank failure, causing gas to leak.
    
  • Fuel spills out from the front fuel tank.
    
  • Can’t switch from front auxiliary gas tank to rear main gas tank, gas gauge not functioning.
    
  • Multiple incidents of fuel tank selector valve malfunction causing overflow and potential fire hazards.
    

• 5. Transmission and Drivetrain Issues:

  • Transmission leaks, shifts hard, and jerks.
    
  • Transmission causing loud bangs.
    
  • Drivetrain causing jerks and loss of control.
    
  • Transmission failure, including catastrophic failure resulting in large chunks missing from the housing.
    
  • Transmission slipping gears when driving between 0-55 mph, shifting into neutral on hills.
    

• 6. Brake Problems:

  • Right brake caliper hose collapsed, heating brake fluid and resulting in brake failure.
    
  • Brake pedal went to the floor, causing complete brake failure.
    
  • Brakes failed multiple times during rain, causing loss of control.
    
  • Emergency brake pedal assembly failed.
    
  • Rear brakes failed.
    
  • Brake rotors worn, causing extended stopping distances.
    
  • ABS brake failure, causing front brakes to lock up and resulting in loss of control.
    

• 7. Tire Issues:

  • Firestone Steeltex radial R4S tire blew out at 50 mph, causing damage.
    
  • Multiple incidents of tire tread separation and blowouts.
    
  • Tires punctured and rusted due to water damage.
    

• 8. Body and Interior Issues:

  • Seat tracks bent in an accident, causing the seat to dislodge from tracks.
    
  • Rear doors failed.
    
  • Rear window leaks during rain.
    
  • Hood flew open and shattered the windshield while driving.
    
  • Standard lock knob on the right side van door can be unscrewed, causing the door to become permanently locked.
    
  • Rear anti-lock brakes make front brakes lock up, resulting in loss of control.
    

• 9. Other Mechanical Failures:

  • Oil pan leaks and rusted through, causing oil leaks.
    
  • Radiator failure.
    
  • Water pump pulley and belt failure.
    
  • Drive belt failure.
    
  • A/C compressor failed.
    
  • Rear axle oil seals failed.
    
  • Horn assembly failed.
    
  • Clutch rod goes through the firewall, causing intermittent clutch function.
    
  • Upper and lower ball joints failed multiple times.