GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: FORD
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id: 976
Model: E-150
Model Year: 1992
Other Engine Info: Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Plant City: Lorain
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Ohio
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
1999
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. THE FIRE BURNED UP THE ENTIRE VAN. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VAN HAS BEEN TOTALLED. FIRE DUE TO FAILED FUSES. *AK *ML
THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM RELATING TO ALL VANS WITH REAR HEATERS MANUFACTURED FROM 1991 TO THE PRESENT. THE TUBING LEADING TO THE REAR HEATER HAS RUSTED OUT ON ALL 18 OF OUR FLEET VANS. WITHOUT CLOSE INSPECTION, TUBE COULD RUST COMPLETELY THROUGH, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. THE TUBES RUN UNDER THE BODY OF THE VAN AND THROUGH THE REAR WHEEL WELL, WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. OUR NEWEST VAN HAS ONLY 12,000 MILES AND IS ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST.