2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
The 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350, potentially affecting up to 845 vehicles.
Recall 16V317000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and Chevrolet Express 2500 vans manufactured January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with...
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mobility Works 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 June...
View full details →Recall 14V641000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 834 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CPSC:MY 8 YEAR OLD GIRL SOMEHOW WRAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HER WAIST. WHEN SHE UNBUCKLED, IT TIGHTENED UP. THE MORE SHE STRUGGLED THE TIGHTER IT GOT. I FINALLY HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF.*DT *JS
CPSC:MY 8 YEAR OLD GIRL SOMEHOW WRAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HER WAIST. WHEN SHE UNBUCKLED, IT TIGHTENED UP. THE MORE SHE STRUGGLED THE TIGHTER IT GOT. I FINALLY HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF.*DT *JS
WIFE DRIVING VEHICLE AND LEFT REAR HANKOOK DYNAPRO AT LT245/75R16 EXPLODED. THIS CAUSED TIRE TO COME APART.TIRE EXPLODED
VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE VERTICAL PLAY IN ALL FOUR TIE ROD END JOINTS. NOT TYPICAL HORIZONTAL PLAY WITH NORMAL WEAR AS SEEN IN HIGHER MILEAGE VEHICLES.
Safety Rating for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350
- 2014 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350 (current)
- 2015 MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-350 — 3 complaints
Other MOBILITY WORKS Models
- MOBILITY WORKS FORD E-250 — 4 total complaints
- MOBILITY WORKS CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 — 2 total complaints
- MOBILITY WORKS fORD E-150 — 0 total complaints