The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V445000·Announced 2011-08-26

Ford Recalls 2011 E-Series Vans for Windshield Bubble Defect

Ford is recalling 4,532 model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans because windshields may form bubbles in hot temperatures, potentially hindering driver visibility.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built between May 12, 2011, and May 26, 2011. The recall involves 4,532 vehicles.

Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials." The presence of bubbles may hinder the driver's visibility, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-450, E-150, E-250, E-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
4,532

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • E-450
  • E-150
  • E-250
  • E-350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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