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Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #1 –
Hi Joan;  I wonder if Mike Coachmen's encounter with power steering hoses and a huge pothole a few months ago:  Unexpected travel plans change   could have been partially related to this Ford recall.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #2 –
Could be; it seems that notifications of problems, even of serious, potentially dangerous issues, can be delayed well after the defects are detected/reported. Vehicle recall notices are usually very s..l..o..w to reach owners.

2003 TK has a new home
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #3 –
Looks like my chassis is included in the recall.  I hope I can find someone to work on motorhomes in central KY !
Shawn and Randy Willmott
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #4 –
Thank you Joan for the heads up on the recall.  I just checked the link you provided and my MB’s VIN is listed as needing the recall.  So now I need to find a Ford service center that will do it.  Funny that I haven’t gotten a recall notice in the mail though.

- John
John & Cathy enjoying life with our 2021 Mid-Bath, 1996 Cherokee and “Bandit” the wonder dog 🐶
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #5 –
Quote from: RonB  - 
I wonder if Mike Coachmen's encounter with power steering hoses and a huge pothole a few months ago:  Unexpected travel plans change   could have been partially related to this Ford recall.  RonB

Since no one on the forum has ever reported the type of damage Mike's LD suffered from hitting a pothole, there is a very good chance his rig had defective hoses. In forty years of off-roading, I have never seen any vehicle have this degree of hose damage even when running in extreme conditions. Power steering systems are regularly subjected to high surge pressures and should be able to handle them without damage, especially a truck chassis that is designed for rough service.

Larry



Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #6 –
I read that recall notices for this Ford power steering problem should be mailed to owners on March 7.
2003 TK has a new home
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #7 –
Mine is on the list too. I already had an appt to take it in for the doghouse insulation recall, so now that makes two.
Linda B
Green 2021 RB
2022 Ford Maverick toad
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #8 –
The three power steering hoses were defective as the hose separated from the crimp-on fittings. I am checking with the repair facility and advising them of the recall and will be seeking a recall refund. I'll keep all of you up on the results.
2026 Coach House 27' "Casa Azul"
2010 RB "Monty"  &  2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #9 –
just picked my unit up today from the Ford Dealer for Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49692. Guess I need to call them and see about getting this done now because my VIN is on this recall. I wold hacve thought they might check for recalls while it was in for service. Oh and I just got a request to do a survey from them.
Steve and Karen Diffenbacher
2021 TK
Motorvator
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #10 –
We just had our recall service done at Frankfort Ford. No issues were found with the power steering lines.  We didn't need the repair.
Shawn and Randy Willmott
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #11 –
"I wold hacve thought they might check for recalls while it was in for service."
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The Ford dealer or any service center should check for any TSBs or recall notices, but apparently, this is not always done, and recall notices are usually slow to be sent out to the owner. I wouldn't rely on a shop to check; the owner might want to plug in the VIN of his/her vehicles on the NHTSA website for any pertinent information.

2003 TK has a new home
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #12 –
Well, good news- South Carolina DOT responded to our damage claim we submitted after the pothole incident in December. We received a check for the entire amount of the repair cost to Villa Verde! We then paid back to Farm Bureau Insurance the amount they paid us for the damage less the deductible. We are still waiting to hear from Ford about their recall.
2026 Coach House 27' "Casa Azul"
2010 RB "Monty"  &  2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23
 
Re: 2021-22 Ford E350, E450 recall
Reply #13 –
 "We are still waiting to hear from Ford about their recall."

We submitted the repair and hose replacement bill to Ford through our local dealership (who confirmed the damaged hose replacements were the right hoses now in place) and just received a refund for the cost of the repairs.
We just returned from a short trip to North Carolina and Villa Verde performed flawlessly!
2026 Coach House 27' "Casa Azul"
2010 RB "Monty"  &  2021 RB "Villa Verde"
2004 Born Free 26'
1998 Beaver Patriot 33'
1992 Barth Breakaway 28'
1982 Fleetwood Jamboree 23