The 2005 Ford E-450 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving a wheelchair lift that may not detect a user on the platform and can move unexpectedly, putting the person on the lift at risk of a fall or injury.
The lift's anti-stow interlock, which is supposed to prevent the platform from folding or stowing while someone is on it, can fail to register the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. On certain ambulance builds, a backup camera monitor can display a mirrored or incorrect image, causing the driver to steer in the wrong direction when reversing and raising the risk of a collision with objects or people behind the vehicle. There is also a label issue affecting cut-away truck versions equipped with LT225/75R16E tires: the tire pressure listed on the door jamb label for the rear tires is wrong, and running the tires at that stated pressure means they cannot support the full rated load on the rear axle, which can lead to tire failure under heavy use.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera monitor may unexpectedly reset to factory settings, causing the camera image to display in reverse.
What the fix does
ASA Electronics will repair or replace the display monitor at no charge. Contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
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 anti-stow safety interlock may fail to detect if someone is on the platform. The pressure-sensing switch wasn't adjusted to properly sense weight, so the lift could retract even with a person or mobility aid still aboard.
What the fix does
New York Bus Sales and Ricon will adjust the pressure-sensing switch to correct sensitivity at no cost. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or New York Bus Sales at 1-315-687-3969.
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 New York Bus Sales at 1-315-687-3969.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear tire pressure information printed on the vehicle's tire label is incorrect for trucks equipped with LT225/75R16E tires, causing noncompliance with federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail replacement tire labels with the correct rear tire pressure information to owners and dealers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
