Ford E350, E250 +1 more: Structure

Affects Ford E350, E250, E150 · 1999 — about 157 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Latches. The striker on the door latch which secures the 60% door to the 40% door may contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. As a result, the door latch may not sustain the loads specified by the standard. Correction: Door striker will be replaced on affected vehicles.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational