The 2012 Ford E-250 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a propane fuel system leak that can ignite and cause a fire on vehicles converted to run on propane.
The remaining six recalls all involve aftermarket wheelchair lift equipment installed by various mobility conversion companies. Across several of these recalls, the lift platform's side plates can crack and cause the platform to separate and fall against the vehicle's lift door, potentially dropping a wheelchair user. A related issue involves bearings shifting out of position in the lift's folding arm assembly, which can cause the stowed platform to move excessively and the mounting to fail. There is also a separate concern where a positioning cam inside the lift mechanism can fail during operation, allowing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level and tip a wheelchair user inward as they exit. These wheelchair lift recalls cover vehicles modified by multiple different conversion companies, so applicability depends on which installer equipped the vehicle.
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.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 aluminum fuel line fitting in the propane conversion kit can corrode where it meets the brass valve housing, potentially causing a propane leak.
What the fix does
Replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a stainless steel fitting to prevent corrosion and leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
