2009 Ford VAN Terra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN Terra years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Ford VAN Terra so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Ford VAN Terra recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 transit and shuttle buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The wheelchair lifts were to be equipped with a restraint buckle that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. In the recalled buses, however, the interlock feature may not operate properly and the lift may operate even when the buckle is not latched.
Risk: The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured.
Fix: Turtle top is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or email at [email protected].
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2009 transit and shuttle buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lifts contain defective software that controls the lift up function. If the lift switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping, and may travel past the floor level.
Risk: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Fix: Turtle top is working with ricon and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-061. Ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation. The safety recall began on october 8, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or emailing at [email protected].
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Ford VAN Terra years
← 2008 VAN Terra · 2010 VAN Terra →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 VAN Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 VAN Terra | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 VAN Terra | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford VAN Terra?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Ford VAN Terra?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Ford VAN Terra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN Terra model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.