2012 FORD E-150 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 FORD E-150 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to adaptive mobility equipment, including wheelchair lifts. Other reported concerns involve fuel system components, especially propane and compressed natural gas systems.
Several recalls affect various systems on these vehicles. The recalls primarily address defects in adaptive mobility equipment and fuel system components, including propane and compressed natural gas conversion kits.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift cable risk. Recall 13V261000 affects 37 vehicles. The optional armored pendant cable on Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts may interfere with the lift, causing a short circuit and potential fire. Mobility Works provides a supplemental cover kit at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift platform cracking. Recall 14V706000 and 14V584000 cover 79 vehicles combined. The platform side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack, risking platform separation and injury. Owners will receive notifications for inspection and installation of support bumpers, with replacements for cracked platforms free of charge.
- Propane fuel line leak (Roush). Recall 14V426000 involves 36 vehicles modified with Roush propane conversion kits. Aluminum fittings may corrode where they contact brass supply valves, causing propane leaks and fire risk. Roush replaces fittings with stainless steel free of charge.
- Propane fuel line leak (Adrian Steel). Recall 14V501000 affects 28 vehicles modified with propane kits by Adrian Steel. Aluminum fittings may cause leaks where contacting brass valves, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace fittings with stainless steel at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift pivot bearing failure. Recall 15V729000 covers 667 vehicles. Folding link arms on Ricon wheelchair lifts may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearing displacement. This can cause platform failure and possible injury. MobilityWorks and Ricon inspect and replace damaged parts free of charge.
- CNG cylinder bracket failure. Recall 14V097000 affects 343 vehicles modified for compressed natural gas operation. Rear brackets supporting the CNG cylinder may fail, risking cylinder dislodgment, gas leak, and fire. Dealers inspect and replace brackets as needed at no charge.
Owners of 2012 FORD E-150 vehicles facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under applicable state lemon laws. Consulting qualified legal assistance can help clarify those rights and options.
2012 FORD E-150 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1190
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 FORD E-150
667 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2012 FORD E-150
343 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
Risk: If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
2012 FORD E-150
45 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain 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.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2012 FORD E-150
28 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by Roush CleanTech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2012 FORD E-150
36 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2012 FORD E-150
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2012 FORD E-150
37 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.