The 2014 Ford E-250 has 8 recalls, all affecting vehicles that have been modified with aftermarket adaptive mobility equipment, with the most serious being a potential short circuit in a wheelchair lift pendant cable that can occur if the cable contacts an unprotected power lug.
Several recalls involve Ricon-brand wheelchair lift platforms that can crack at the side plates or lose their bearing alignment, causing the platform to separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door, leaving the lift inoperable and creating a fall hazard. There is also a recall for a wheelchair lift positioning cam that can fail during use, allowing the platform to rise above the vehicle floor height and causing a wheelchair user to tip forward into the vehicle when exiting. A separate recall covers Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats installed in modified vehicles, where the seat back can move in a crash and raise the risk of injury to the occupant. All of these recalls apply only to vehicles that have been professionally modified with specific mobility equipment, so owners of unmodified vans are not affected.
At a glance
What can fail
The foldaway seat cushion may not lock securely when rotated upright, potentially shifting during crashes or sudden stops.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat at no cost to you.
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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 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.
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 armored pendant cable on certain wheelchair lifts may be positioned too close to the lift mechanism, risking contact or entanglement during lift operation.
What the fix does
Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and installation instructions at no charge to safely position the cable away from the lift.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
