The 2006 Ford E-450 has 6 recalls, all involving aftermarket equipment, with the most serious being multiple wheelchair lift defects that can injure passengers during loading, unloading, or unintended movement.
Several recalls cover wheelchair lift systems installed by different upfitters. Roll stop latches on certain Braun lifts can bend or misalign, allowing a wheelchair to ride over the barrier and off the platform. On lifts made by Ricon Corporation, the platform side plates can crack and cause the lift platform to separate and fall against the vehicle door. Two additional recalls cover Ricon lifts where the anti-stow interlock may fail to detect a person on the platform, meaning the lift can begin folding away while someone is still on it. All of these lift recalls affect vehicles that were modified by specialty converters, not the base Ford chassis itself. There is also a visibility concern on certain ambulance conversions: a backup camera monitor can display a mirror-reversed image, causing the driver to steer the wrong direction when reversing.
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 platform side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts installed in Farber specialty vehicles may develop cracks.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install support bumpers to reinforce the platform. 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 platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts may crack, potentially compromising lift stability and safety.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install supplemental support bumpers. 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 roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift outer barrier may bend or misalign over time or with frequent use, potentially affecting lift operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the roll stop latches at no charge. Braun will contact owners with appointment details.
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 areas within the threshold zone.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or La Boit at 1-614-231-7640.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's safety sensor isn't sensitive enough to detect when a wheelchair or person is on the platform. The lift may fold up and stow even while someone is still using it.
What the fix does
The pressure sensing switch will be adjusted to properly detect weight on the platform. The repair is performed free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
