The 2004 Ford E-150 has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: an air filter element that can ignite under the hood, and an ABS module with an electrical short that can overheat and produce smoke or fire.
The remaining recalls affect vehicles with aftermarket adaptive equipment and may not apply to all E-150s. On certain vans equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases, a weld on the seat's pivot pin can fail and allow the seat to give way under an occupant. Two related recalls cover vans fitted with Ricon platform-style wheelchair lifts, where the lift can move or begin to stow on its own without being commanded to do so, putting the lift occupant at risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot pin weld on the power seat base swivel plate may be defective and could fail, potentially affecting seat stability.
What the fix does
The swivel plate will be replaced at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's pressure-sensing switch wasn't set to the right sensitivity level. It may fail to detect when a wheelchair user or mobility aid is on the platform, allowing the lift to fold up while someone is still on it.
What the fix does
The pressure-sensing switch will be adjusted to the correct sensitivity level to properly detect weight on the platform.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's safety sensor may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility device positioned in certain areas of the threshold zone, creating a potential hazard.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Van Conversions at 610-837-0707 to schedule service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air filter paper element can smolder or burn when hot carbon particles from the engine contact it during certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. Ford will also extend ABS module warranty coverage to 10 years or 150,000 miles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A diode inside the anti-lock braking system module may develop an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and add a heat shield over the ABS module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
