The 2008 Ford E-250 has 7 recalls, all involving aftermarket Ricon wheelchair lifts installed by various mobility conversion companies, with the most serious risks being a lift platform that can separate from the lift entirely or move unexpectedly while in use.
Several of these recalls share the same underlying defect: cracked side plates or bearings that shift out of position can cause the lift platform to detach and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door, leaving a wheelchair user without a stable surface. A separate but related issue involves a threshold warning system that may not detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user in certain positions on the platform, meaning the lift can move while someone is still in that zone. There is also a recall covering a failed positioning cam that allows the platform to travel above the vehicle's floor height, which can cause a wheelchair user to tip forward into the vehicle when trying to exit.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam may fail during use, causing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam 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 wheelchair lift's side platform can crack. The folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings. Damaged parts will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The folding link arms on certain wheelchair lifts have pivot holes that are oversized, allowing bearings to shift out of position and potentially cause lift failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect link arms for damage and displaced bearings, inspect the platform for cracks, and replace any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift platform side plate may crack. The folding link arm pivot holes may be oversized, causing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Support bumpers will be installed on the platform. Any 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
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts may crack due to structural stress.
What the fix does
Ricon will install reinforcing bumpers on the platform. Any 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 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
Boulevard and Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
