Ford Recall 09V-100: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Affected: 2004–2007 Ford E-150, 2004–2007 Ford E-250, 2004–2007 Ford E-350. Filed with NHTSA on March 27, 2009, covering about 52 vehicles.

The problem

Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 Ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on Ford and GM 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.

The risk

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

The fix

Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign09V-100 (09V100000)
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentEquipment adaptive/mobility
Report dateMarch 27, 2009
Owners notifiedMarch 27, 2009
Vehicles affected52
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 09V-100 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 52 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.