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2006 Ford E Series problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
10

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Recalls 6

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported March 24, 2009 · 513 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
New england wheels is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or new england wheels at 1‑800‑886‑9247.

Recall number 09V096000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported February 6, 2009 · 86 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or mobility at 714‑674‑0480.

Recall number 09V049000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported February 6, 2009 · 43 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or mobility at 714‑674‑0480.

Recall number 09V050000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported January 13, 2009 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
American emergency vehicles is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or american emergency vehicles at 1‑336‑982‑9824.

Recall number 09V009000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported January 12, 2009 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
American emergency vehicles is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or american emergency vehicles at 1‑336‑982‑9824.

Recall number 09V008000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported December 23, 2008 · 513 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
New england wheels is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or new england wheels at 1‑800‑886‑9247.

Recall number 08V689000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ford E Series 10

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6 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility.

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