2009 FORD E-350 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2009 Ford E-350 has 14 recalls, the most serious involving fire risks from three separate sources: a wheelchair lift cable that can short-circuit and ignite, an air conditioning fuse holder that can arc and catch fire, and a propane fuel system conversion that can leak near an ignition source. A fourth fire-related concern applies specifically to cutaway school bus prep package vehicles, where the fuel tank protection bracket can allow tank damage in a severe crash, leading to a fuel leak and potential fire. On the brake side, certain vehicles fitted with an aftermarket rear anti-sway bar can develop damaged rear hydraulic brake lines, causing brake pressure loss and reduced stopping ability. The majority of the remaining recalls involve wheelchair lift equipment across several aftermarket converters. Lift platforms on certain Ricon S and K series lifts can overrun the vehicle floor level and tilt at an angle steep enough to tip a wheelchair occupant or cause a standing person to fall. On other Ricon public-use lifts, the restraint belt can allow the lift to move before the buckle is fully engaged, risking injury to the user. Roll stop latches on Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 lifts can bend or misalign over time, allowing a wheelchair to ride over the barrier. There is also a concern with certain Ricon lift platform side plates that can crack and cause the platform to separate from the lift entirely.