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2013 FORD E-250 Safety Overview

The 2013 FORD E-250 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Fuel system, other:storage

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as if the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD E-250 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2013 FORD E-250 19V125000

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 Ford E-250 vehicles mod...

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V125000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/26/2019
2013 FORD E-250 16V350000

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and...

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.

NHTSA Recall 16V350000: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/24/2016
2013 FORD E-250 15V779000

New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans mod...

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.

NHTSA Recall 15V779000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/20/2015
2013 FORD E-250 15V763000

Mobility Specialists, Inc.

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. Additionally, 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.

NHTSA Recall 15V763000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/17/2015
2013 FORD E-250 15V729000

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 v...

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.

NHTSA Recall 15V729000: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/4/2015
2013 FORD E-250 14V706000

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E...

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.

NHTSA Recall 14V706000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/5/2014
2013 FORD E-250 14V617000

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehic...

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.

NHTSA Recall 14V617000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/3/2014
2013 FORD E-250 14V584000

National Van Builders, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 14V584000: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2014
2013 FORD E-250 14V232000

WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc.

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, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

NHTSA Recall 14V232000: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/2/2014
2013 FORD E-250 14V097000

Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles m...

If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 14V097000: If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/4/2014

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.