More specifically, vehicles manufactured between May 11, 2019 and June 17, 2021 in E-350 DRW and E-450 DRW variations. Recall number 24V-097 can be described as an expansion of 22V-089 from February 2022. The initial campaign addressed a power steering pressure line that was not properly connected to the hydraulic booster. If there was a loose connection, dealers across the country were required to replace both the power steering pressure line and the jumper line of the Hydroboost unit.
Both campaigns are provided below as PDFs. Refocusing on the current recall, FoMoCo was informed of multiple instances of leaks and disconnections at the Hydroboost unit in vehicles that had passed inspection. By inspection, Ford means applying torque to the connection and measuring the gap between the power steering pressure line and hydraulic booster jumper line.
The reports indicated failures occurring after the inspection, prompting the Dearborn-based automaker to investigate these claims. The NHTSA also contacted Ford regarding this condition after receiving a complaint about post-inspection failures. Ultimately, Ford Motor Company determined that the inspection procedure mentioned earlier was not sufficiently effective. However, there is more to this story…
According to a document filed with the federal watchdog, certain dealers did not thoroughly inspect the condition by applying the required amount of torque. Other dealers did not follow Ford’s instructions to replace the lines. Ford has received 628 warranty reports and one field report concerning this condition from customers in the US market between March 2022 and October 2023.
The American automaker is also aware of an accident, fortunately, without any injuries. Both lines are supplied by Yokohama Industries Americas Inc. located in Easley, South Carolina. The replacement lines have different part numbers due to a revised routing and connection angle. These changes were implemented in E-Series production in June 2021 based on feedback from assembly plant personnel.
Unlike the first recall, dealers have been directed to replace the lines without conducting a prior joint integrity inspection. Owners will be notified about this recall no later than March 29, 2024.
In addition to the Stripped Chassis and E-Series, the Ohio production facility also manufactures F-350 through F-550 Chassis Cab trucks. The plant’s largest products are the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks. Including the $1,995 destination charge, the Stripped Chassis F-53 Class A Motorhome specification starts at $38,805 at the time of writing. The heavier-duty F-59 for commercial applications is priced at $38,925.
For the Stripped Chassis E-350 DRW and Stripped Chassis E-450 DRW, the starting prices for the 2025 model year are $36,590 and $38,815 respectively. As for the singled-cabbed E-Series Cutaway, the most affordable option is the E-350 SRW priced at $39,785.
According to the Source autoevolution.com