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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2008 Ford E-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
18
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
266
Latest campaign
Nov 4, 2015

Recall summary by component18

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment adaptive/mobility16Nov 4, 2015
15V72900014V70600014V64100014V58400014V27900010V24200010V24300010V20600010V20700010V15300010V15100008V56900008V56800008V53700008V53600008V518000
Equipment1Jun 21, 2013
13V261000
Fuel system, gasoline1Nov 8, 2011
11E047000

Safety recalls18

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 4, 2015Latest campaign
Nov 4, 201515V729000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V729000
What's wrong
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Filed under
E-150
Campaign
NHTSA 15V729000 · Nov 4, 2015
Nov 5, 201414V706000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V706000
What's wrong
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Filed under
E-150
Campaign
NHTSA 14V706000 · Nov 5, 2014
Oct 10, 201414V641000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V641000
What's wrong
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Filed under
E150
Campaign
NHTSA 14V641000 · Oct 10, 2014
Sep 23, 201414V584000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V584000
What's wrong
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.
Filed under
E-150
Campaign
NHTSA 14V584000 · Sep 23, 2014
May 27, 201414V279000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V279000
What's wrong
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified by Mobility Specialists and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
Risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Mobility Specialists will notify owners and will replace the affected parts, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438.
Filed under
E-150
Campaign
NHTSA 14V279000 · May 27, 2014
Jun 21, 201313V261000

Equipment

If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed…

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V261000
What's wrong
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Filed under
E-150
Campaign
NHTSA 13V261000 · Jun 21, 2013

Merged from NHTSA model names: E-150, E150. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component266

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
266Complaints filed
21Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
20Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system5721000
Structure4115101
Air bags261017014
Power train259000
Latches/locks/linkages259000
Suspension249000
Tires228000
Unknown or other187000
Engine176000
Service brakes166112
Vehicle speed control156101
Wheels145101
Steering135101
Engine and engine cooling93000
Seat belts93101

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “N/a”

    Filed 06/09/2026 · ODI 11743045
  • Service brakes

    “The brakes went to the floor and the whole car locked up. When I pressed the brakes to slow down it felt like something on the brakes just fell apart. I was in a car accident because of this I hit another car no no”

    Filed 09/25/2025 · ODI 11689608
  • Unknown or other

    “Starter has always been difficult but now key stuck in ignition and won't start either”

    Filed 08/12/2025 · ODI 11680029

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2008 Ford E-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford E-150 have?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford E-150. The most recent, 15V729000 (reported November 4, 2015), concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Ford E-150 recalls for?

The largest group is equipment adaptive/mobility, with 16 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford E-150?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 266 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford E-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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