The 2008 Ford E-150 has 7 recalls, all involving wheelchair lift systems installed by various mobility conversion companies, where lift platforms or safety mechanisms can fail and injure a wheelchair occupant.
Several recalls involve Ricon platform-style lifts where the anti-stow interlock may not detect a person on the platform, allowing the lift to begin folding away while someone is still on it. A separate but related issue with those same Ricon lifts involves cracking side plates that can cause the platform to separate and drop against the vehicle's lift door, and worn bearings that allow the stowed platform to shift and eventually break free of its mounting. On the barrier side, Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 lifts installed by Mobility Specialists can develop bent or misaligned roll stop latches on the outer barrier over time, meaning a wheelchair user could roll past the barrier and off the platform edge. All of these recalls affect vehicles that were modified by third-party mobility converters, so not every E-150 from this model year is involved.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack over time, potentially compromising the lift's structural integrity and safe operation.
What the fix does
A Ricon dealer will install reinforcing bumpers to support the platform. Cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roll stop latches on the outer barrier of Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 wheelchair lifts may become bent or misaligned over time with frequent use.
What the fix does
Mobility Specialists will replace the affected parts at no cost. Call 1-877-777-5438 to arrange service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's threshold warning system may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user positioned in certain spots within the threshold area.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pressure sensing switch on the wheelchair lift platform may not be sensitive enough to detect a wheelchair or mobility device on the lift. As a result, the lift could retract while someone is still on it.
What the fix does
The pressure sensing switch will be adjusted to the proper sensitivity level to correctly detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility device on the platform.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's threshold warning system may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility device user in certain positions within the threshold area.
What the fix does
Accubuilt and Ricon will repair the wheelchair lift systems at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's weight-sensing switch isn't adjusted properly, so the anti-stow safety feature may not detect a wheelchair or person on the platform. The lift could fold up even 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.
