Ford Van Terra complaints by model year
2009 Ford Van Terra recalls (2)
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2009 transit and shuttle buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function.
Remedy: Turtle top is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-061.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit and shuttle buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched.
Remedy: Turtle top is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Van Terra have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2009 Ford Van Terra, the most recent from July 30, 2010 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.