2013 Ford E-250 problems

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 245/75/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while he was inspecting the rear tires, he noticed that the tires were cracked with tread separation. The contact called a tire shop and the tires were replaced with another brand of tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided.”

“The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their Ford vehicle... Found out that this is a frequent problem with Ford Engines 5.4 Liter V-8..”

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving at a very low rate of speed while approaching a stoplight the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 53,200.”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK AT THE FUEL RELAY PRESENT AFTER AT START-UP. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GERMAIN FORD OF BEAVERCREEK (2356 HELLER DR, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45434) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,000.”

“MY HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS JUST COME ON ALL BY THEMSELVES, OR IF YOU OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOORS---THEY COME ON OR GO OFF. REALLY SCARY STUFF.I TOOK THE COVER OFF, AND THERE IS WATER INSIDE THE REAR LIGHTS. I HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MY F-150 TRUCK IN 1998. WHY HASNT FORD FIXED THIS PROBLEM BY NOW???”