2013 FORD E-150 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 FORD E-150 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to adaptive mobility equipment including wheelchair lifts. These concerns involve mechanical defects that could impact the safety and functionality of the lift systems and fuel storage components.
There are five recalls identified affecting various systems, primarily the adaptive mobility equipment and the fuel system storage. The recalls address potential safety risks related to wheelchair lift platform integrity, mounting hardware, and fuel cylinder brackets.
Recalls- Wheelchair lift platform side plate cracking. Recall 14V706000 affects 34 vehicles equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The side plates may crack causing the platform to separate and fall out when the lift doors open. The fix involves installing supplemental platform support bumpers and replacing cracked platforms free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift folding link arm defect. Recall 15V729000 affects 667 vehicles modified by MobilityWorks with Ricon wheelchair lifts. Pivot holes may be too large causing bearings to shift and the platform mounting to fail. This can result in the platform falling out with door opening. Damaged parts are replaced at no cost after dealer inspection.
- Wheelchair lift platform side plate cracking. Recall 14V584000 covers 45 vehicles with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The platform side plates may crack, risking platform separation and fall-out. The repair includes installing support bumpers and replacing cracked platforms free of charge.
- Compressed natural gas cylinder bracket failure. Recall 14V097000 affects 343 compressed natural gas modified vehicles. Rear CNG cylinder support brackets may fail allowing the cylinder to dislodge, increasing fire risk due to leaks. Dealers will inspect and replace brackets as needed free of charge.
- Armored pendant cable interference. Recall 14V232000 covers 14 Mobility Works modified transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The armored cable may contact the power lug causing a short circuit and potential fire. A supplemental cover kit is sent for installation at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to wheelchair lift defects or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney can provide guidance on available remedies.
2013 FORD E-150 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1103
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 FORD E-150
14 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc. (Mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150, and E-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and 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, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.