Ford Recall 08V-519: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Affected: 2006 Ford E-250, 2004, 2006 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-450 and 2 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 6, 2008, covering about 133 vehicles.

The problem

Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 Ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 Dodge 2500 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 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.

The risk

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

The fix

Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign08V-519 (08V519000)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentEquipment adaptive/mobility
Report dateOctober 6, 2008
Owners notifiedOctober 16, 2008
Vehicles affected133
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 5 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 08V-519 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 133 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.