2004 Ford E-450

Defect. MATTHEWS IS RECALLING 8 MY 1998 BLUEBIRD, MY 2004 FORD E450, MY 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUS, MY 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUS, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 5500, FREIGHTLINER AND DODGE SPRINTER TRUCKS, TRANSIT BUSES, AND SPECIALTY 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 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. MATTHEWS 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 MATTEWS SPECIALTY AT 336-297-9600.

Defect. MATTHEWS IS RECALLING 8 MY 1998 BLUEBIRD, MY 2004 FORD E450, MY 2005-2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES, MY 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUS, MY 2007 CHEVROLET 5500, FREIGHTLINER AND DODGE SPRINTER TRUCKS, TRANSIT BUSES, AND SPECIALTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION 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. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy. MATTHEWS 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 MATTHEWS SPECIALTY AT 336-297-9600.

Defect. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Risk. FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Defect. CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.

Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Defect. ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Risk. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, OR THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR UNATTENDED.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUSE IN THE ABS CIRCUIT AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD OVER THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.

Defect. ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.

Risk. THESE HOT PARTICLES MAY IGNITE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM DAMAGE OR UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO FORD IS EXTENDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY (FOR A ONE TIME REPLACEMENT) OF THE ABS MODULE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS ALREADY ACCUMULATED MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS COVERAGE WILL LAST UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.

THE component system addressed, which is available for inspection, is the propane line routed through a jagged torched hole in the vehicle main frame; location is left-rear frame extension. Pictures are available. IF piping is allowed to remain, the propane line will sustain a propane leak with constant rubbing against the hole going through the frame. Our safety, and the safety of many others across the nation is at risk, specifically with the reports of motorhome fires to date. THE existing problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center at this time. THE existing problem has not been confirmed by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. NO indicators of any kind for system failure are included on this model. Propane smell or fire would be immediate. Problem appeared after news broadcast of last motorhome fire; I investigated problem on my own. TWO attempts to report this system problem failed when NHTSA would not accept or recognize vehicle VIN number.

My box truck caught on fire, fire started at the plug in receptacle that keeps the glow plug warm and spread from there. Luckily my across the street neighbor helped put out the fire temporarily with 2 of his fire extinguisher until the fire truck arrived, otherwise it would have been a major catastrophe.

I WAS DRIVING MY RV DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE INSIDE DUAL BLEW OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. BEFORE THE TIRE BLEW OUT I NOTICED A VIBRATION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE RV. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE TREAD CAME OFF COMPLETELY LEAVING ONLY THE SIDE WALLS. I DO NOT REMEMBER RUNNING OVER ANY OBJECTS IN THE FREEWAY AND HAD NOT HIT ANY POT HOLES. THIS TIRE WAS THREE YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD CHECKED AND VERIFIED THE TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LEAVING AND ENSURED THAT I HAD INFLATED THE TIRES TO THE RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE PER THE VEHICLES OWNER MANUAL 80 PSI. THESE TIRES WERE THE DEFINITY DAKOTA LT225/75/16 TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BY PEP BOYS AS I HAD PURCHASED THE HAZARD WARRANTY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 1-855-262-3540 APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT LEFT A VOICEMAIL FOR A CALL BACK, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME HAD PASSED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER CONTROL MODULE, STARTER AND THE HOP OIL PRESSURE PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

AVI FOODSYSTEMS VEHICLE # [XXX] IS A DANGER ON THE ROAD IT IS NOT FEDERALLY INSPECTED AND YOU CAN SEE THE TRUCK IS A HAZARD. I FEEL BAD FOR THE DRIVER EVERYTIME I SEE HER COME TO OUR ACCOUNT. SHE IS RISKING HER LIFE DRIVING THAT VEHICLE. THIS TRUCK HAS OHIO PLATES AND IS IN ERIE,PA I WANTED TO INFORM D.O.T. ANONYMOUSLY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

BFG COMMERCIAL T/A TIRE (215/85 R16) BLEW OUT AND HAD TOTAL TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING SOME VEHICLE DAMAGE. TIRE WAS UNDER 5 YEARS OLD PER DOT DATE CODE, UNDER 15K MILES, HAD GOOD TREAD, NO INDICATION OF DAMAGE. NO KNOWN IMPACT WITH ANY ROAD DEBRIS, BLOW OUT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 55 MPH. VERY LITTLE WARNING, JUST SLIGHT FEELING OF MISBALANCE BEFORE TIRE EXPLODED. TIRES HAD BEEN CHECKED FOR PROPER INFLATION 2-3 DAYS BEFORE. TIRES WERE VISUALLY INSPECTED DURING TRAVEL - NO SIGNS OF OVER/UNDER INFLATION. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM PUCKS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM EXPANDED WHEN HEATED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ALUMINUM PUCKS WITH STEEL ONES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 3/28/14*CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WOULD SEIZE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE HAD BEEN OTHER REPAIRS THAT INVOLVED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

THE TIRE DEVELOPED A "SLOW LEAK" AT 16,500 MILES SINCE INSTALLATION. THE TIRE DEALER REMOVED THE TIRE AND FOUND THE TIRE TO HAVE A 2-3 INCH SLICE IN THE OUTER SKIN OF THE SIDEWALL WHICH RAN PARALLEL TO AND CLOSEST TO THE RIM (AS OPPOSED TO THE TREAD). IT WAS VERY APPARENT THERE WAS TOTAL SEPERATION OF THE OUTER SIDEWALL FROM THE INNER RIBBING YET THERE WAS ONLY A SLOW LEAK OF PSI. *TR

PROBLEM: HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, ROUGH IDLES, LOSS OF POWER UPON ACCELERATION. INJECTOR FOUND CLOGGED ON 12-2006. REPLACED TURBO ASSEMBLY AND COLD AIR BOOT ON 12/20/2006. FILED WRITTEN COMPLAINT TO FORD IN APRIL 2006 FOR RECURRING ENGINE ISSUES. FORD NEVER ANSWERED. ON 1/30/09 TRUCK NOT RUNNING AND FORD REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. ASKED FORD SERVICE TO CHECK ROUGH RUNNING AND ENGINE POWER LOSS BUT COMPUTER SHOWED NO CODES. TOOK TRUCK INTO FORD ON 1/21/20011 FOR BRAKES AND VEHICLE NOT RUNNING PROPERLY EVEN AFTER WARM UP. DIAGNOSIS FROM FORD --- FOUND RUST IN THE FUEL FILTER, WAS TOLD FUEL TANK NEEDED REPLACED AS WELL AS INJECTORS AND INJECTOR PUMP AND FUEL LINES. COST TO REPLACE $5000 OR MORE. WARRANTY RAN OUT NOVEMBER 2010. FORD IS NOW REQUIRING VEHICLE OWNERS TO REPLACE THEIR FUEL TANKS AND ANY ANCILLARY PARTS AT THEIR OWN COST. FORD HAD TO OF KNOWN THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANKS DELAMINATING AFTER 2004. AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IN THIS ECONOMY HAVING TO SPEND EXTRA MONEY ON A PROBLEM THAT COULD AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF UNDER WARRANTY IS EGREGIOUS. MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 113,000 MILES AND TO ALREADY HAVE TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION AND NOW THE FUEL TANK IS INDICATIVE OF A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. FORD IS NEGLIGENT IN NOT ACKNOWLEDGING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TO LIFE SAFETY PROBLEM.

2004 FORD DIESEL OVERHEATS AND STALLS. *TR

FORD E450 FRONT BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH FAILURE ON TRANSIT BUSES USED FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM IS NOT ISOLATED TO ONE VEHICLE AND IS BEING FOUND ROUTINELY IN ALL THE VEHICLES OF THIS TYPE IN HIS FLEET AS THE SWITCHES ROUTINELY OVERHEAT. ONE OF THE VEHICLES CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY SWITCH. *JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD E-450. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE USUALLY RESTARTS ITSELF AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS AND ALL THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 337,000.

APRIL 2005 WAS THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK STARTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. SYOSSET FORD'S DIAGNOSIS WAS R&R CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE SECOND INCIDENT MAY 2005. TRUCK STALLING INTERMITTENTLY AGAIN. SYOSSET FORD UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. JULY 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE ICP SENSORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THIRD INCIDENT TRUCK IS STILL STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON AUGUST 15, 2005 ICP CONNECTORS ARE REPLACED. SEPTEMBER 2005 A RECALL NOTICE IS SENT FROM FORD STATING THE EP SENSOR MAY HAVE CORROSION AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. FOURTH INCIDENT. JANUARY 23, 2006 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND TRUCK IS STILL STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. EGR VALVE AND EP SENSOR ARE BOTH REPLACED. FIFTH INCIDENT AUGUST 28, 2006 TRUCK STILL STALLING AND OIL LEAKING FROM COOLANT TANK. REPLACED OIL COOLER AND THE EGR VALVE FOR THE SECOND TIME. TRUCK STILL STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. NOVEMBER 28, 2007 THE STARTER IS REPLACED. STALLING ISSUE IS BECOMING WORSE. THERE ARE TIMES THE TRUCK HAS TO BE RESTARTED 40 TO 50 TIMES A DAY. STARTER IS REPLACED AGAIN FEBRUARY 11, 2008. MARCH 2008 TRUCK WILL NOT START. FORD DIAGNOSIS NO ICP PRESSURE. REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, LEAKY FITTING & IPR. TRUCK IS STILL STALLING. SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 FORD DIAGNOSIS FOUND ICP CONNECTORS & SENSORS WERE CORRODED. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME IT HAS BEEN REPLACED. TRUCK STILL STALLS CONTINUOUSLY. FORD LOOKS AT THE TRUCK AGAIN

UNKNOWN AS TO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE IS, VEHICLE STALLS OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND AT TIMES ENGINE SURGES WITH POWER AND LOSES POWER. VEHICLE IS A FORD E 450 WITH A 6.0 LT DIESEL , MGF BY INTERNATIONAL TRUCK MOTORS FOR FORD MOTOR CO. INCIDENT FIRST REPORTED OCT 28, 2006 AND IS ON GOING TO THIS DATE, GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, RENDING VEHICLE UNRELIABLE. VEHICLE IS AN AMBULANCE, MODULAR AFTERMARKET MFG IS PL CUSTOM, OWNED BY THE PITTSTON TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. CONTACT INFO WITH FORD IS MONIQUE - 1.800.343.5338, THEN SELECT OPTIONS - 3, THEN 7, THEN 4. CASE ID # - 41-AGBDWM. *TR

I HAVE HAD THREE TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS FOR TIRES I PURCHASED IN 2006 FOR MY RV. THE TIRES ARE COOPER SRM II, LT225/75R16. THE PREVIOUS TWO WERE REAR TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT ONE HAPPENED ON A FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

VEHICLE: 2005 CHINOOK GLACIER CLASS C R/V, 2004 FORD E450 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. APPLICABILITY: ALL MODEL YEARS OF CHINOOK GLACIER R/V AND POSSIBLY OTHER MODELS. HAZARD: FIRE/EXPLOSION. COMPONENT: FLEXIBLE PROPANE HOSE CONNECTING 2 DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLDS UNDER COACH IN VICINITY RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL. HOSE IS ROUTED OUTBOARD AND FASTENED TO THE AXLE ARCH FRAME MEMBER BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE RIGHT REAR SPRING. MINIMAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN SPRING AND HOSE ALLOWS SPRING AXLE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO ABRADE HOSE. THE HOSE ABRADED THROUGH AND BEGAN LEAKING. I NOTED PROPANE SMELL AND HEARD HISSING WHILE PREPARING FOR RECENT TRIP. THE LEAK WAS IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST PIPE, JUST FORWARD OF GAS GENERATOR AND IN VICINITY OF 55 GAL FUEL TANK. I BELIEVE THERE WAS LIKELIHOOD OF CATASTROPHIC EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAS THIS GONE UNNOTICED, PARTICULARLY IF PARKED AND GENERATOR RUNNING. CORRECTION REQUIRED REMOVAL OF RIGHT REAR DUALS TO ACCESS THE HOSE AND MOUNTING CLAMPS. HOSE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW HOSE AND FITTINGS MADE UP BY LOCAL PROPANE COMPANY SERVICE PERSONNEL. NEW HOSE WAS RE-ROUTED ABOVE FRAME MEMBER SO AS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH SPRING HARDWARE. I BELIEVE THAT MOVING TO INBOARD OF FRAME IS NOT IDEAL AS THAT IS WHERE THE ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE IS ROUTED. BETTER SOLUTION MAY BE TO REPLACE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH METAL TUBING. I CAN SUPPLY PHOTOS OF DAMAGED HOSE AND ORIGINAL PLACEMENT AS WELL AS MY REPAIR AND RE-ROUTING. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY MANUFACTURER S

FORD E450 DOORS POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BODY IS TWISTED, THE DOORS POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PLUS THIS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED EVEN MORE SEVERE PROBLEMS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BOLTS SHEARED OFF THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, THE ROOF LEAKED, THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING AND THE OVERHEAD OF THE CAB WAS COMING OFF OVER THE WINDSHIELD. *JB ODI NOTE: THIS IS A ROCKPORT BODY ON AN E450 FORD CHASSIS - GTB 5-2-08

ENGINE WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES BY FORD DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM NEVER FIXED , EVERY RE-BUILD ENGINE THAT WAS INSTALLED HAD DIFF. ISSUE , THEN THE LAST ONE JUST CAUGHT IN FIRE FROM LEAKING OIL AND ALSO FROM THE WAY THEY INSTALLED 11-01-07 DATE CAUGHT IN FIRE. *TR