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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V232📅 May 24, 2004

2002–2003 Ford E-250 & 2002 Ford E-350 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, "certification." for certain 2003 E250 vans built with LT225/75R16E tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on the label. In addition, the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires on certain 2002 E350 wagons and for the front tires on certain 2002 E250 vans built with these tires.

💥 The risk

Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation CAN result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Owners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, their dealer CAN install the label for them. The recall began on july 8, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V232000
Manufacturer recall #
04L20
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
28,456
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 8, 2004
Built
May 30, 2001 – Jul 26, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 04L20.the 2003 E250 van is not part of the incorrect tire pressure portion of this recall.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V232 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V232?

2002–2003 Ford E-250 & 2002 Ford E-350. 28,456 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.