2008 Ford E-350 recall: driveshaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 11, 2008. It covers about 3,331 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,331
- reported
- Apr 11, 2008
- owners notified
- Apr 14, 2008
- related complaints
- 2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.
- Risk
- Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V165000
Affected vehicles
- Ford E-350 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 08V165000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Ford E-350 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 08V165000, reported on April 11, 2008, covers about 3,331 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V165000?
Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 14, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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