1999 Ford E-450 problems

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Engine · 153,000 miles · MI · fire

A plug blew out on the passenger side of my vehicle causing an engine fire.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Wheels · 70,000 miles · FL

I have a 1999 e450 rv with hankook tires belt are separating manufacturer date 5/13.

Filed Jun 23, 2015 · Acceleration · NY · fire

Driver reported intermittent cruise control issue. When researching possible solutions to the issue became aware of cruise control deactivation switch issue. It is under ford recall 05s28. It is by all accounts, a fire hazard. On 6/23/2015 took the vehicle in to a ford dealer in rochester, n.y.for service under the recall. The service advisor called saying ford had declined service, and the repair work would be chargeable. Fords stance was that the vehicle "should have been brought in earlier". We received no recall notices on this vehicle, case in point neither the girl that sets the service appointments, or the service advisor at the dealer could 'get the VIN to go in" this recall is is fords responsibility to repair the vehicle, covering fully what needs to be done.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Engine · 86 miles · NY

Ford v10 triton blows up a spark plug while we are looking at the engine our rv filled with propane, with my handicap son and grandchild in the rv. Heard a loud lifter noise, pulled over to look at the engine, as my husband was looking at the engine then the loud explosion thought we blew a motor I came out to see if my husband was ok, thank god the plug coil and other stuff missed his head. Fuel, coil, propane this is not a good mixture for getting your rv to the repair shop, this engine is a deadly and someone is going to die the spark plug and other stuff shot out as if from a cannon! This rv we use take my ventilator dependent son [xxx] to his doctors? Appointments, one of the main reasons I bought this rv was for my handicap son. This rv we take on our family vacations with our handicap children in this rv full of propane,. Ford needs to correct this problem with the engines before there is a catastrophe. Do I get this plug repaired in (hopes) it stays and does not blow up again? Is this not take a chance on (hope) this does not happen again while on the road? And (hope) it does not ignite and (hope) the full propane tank does not explode? 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Tires · 102,000 miles · FL

Tread belt separation.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NE

I found out that because of a design flaw in the ford triton engine cylinder heads they are prone to "spark plug blow out". In certain instances this can result in fire as the spark plug becomes a missile and can break fuel lines etc. After such an event the repair for out of warranty vehicles can easily be well into the thousands of dollars and ford will accept no responsively. I own such an engine and in the interest of possibly preventing this, I have looked into replacing the spark plugs far earlier than ford maintenance recommends and install the new ones per the latest information regarding the use of anti-seize products on the threads. Because of this design, it seems that to replace 10 spark plugs in my rv exceeds $1000. This is outrageous and ford should be required to step up to the plate and accept liability for their error.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Acceleration · 38,646 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford e450. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in november of 2007. He took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. Afterwards, ford sent a second recall notice stating that they replaced the harness with a faulty part and that it needed to be repaired a second time. On february 28, 2008, the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for the second repair. After the repair, the contact noticed that his cruise control no longer operated at all while driving 55 MPH. The dealer informed the contact that he had to sign a paper stating that they would inspect the vehicle. If it was determined that the failure was not relevant to the recall, he would have to pay out of pocket for the repair. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 38,676 and failure mileage was 38,646.

Filed Mar 12, 2006 · Airbags · 29,616 miles · WA

The airbag sensor (indicator light ) stays on all of the time.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Tires · 10,000 miles · SC

Loud noise from motorhome while driving. Rear right tire (firestone steeltex r4s) had bulged and the tread had seperated from the tire, leaving the steel showing. It ripped the mud flap off and damaged the rear wheelwell. After replacing it, and less than 10 miles later, we heard a loud noise again. The rear left tire had a large bulge and the tread had seperated from it. A third tire also has a bulge.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Wheels · CT

In 1999 I purchasd a new gulfstream '30 foot motor home, it was built on a ford e450 chassis. The unit was shipped with "e" range tires. I had a seven tire rotation at 5000 miles, at which time the spare was put into use. In a check of tire pressures before my last trip I found a "d" range tire(the orignal spare?). I have driven 25000 miles on this tire at 20psi over max rated pressure. I feel very lucky that this tire did not blow at 65 MPH. Is this a standared practice to ship cutaways with lower range(cheaper) tires?