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Campaign 15V729 Posted November 4, 2015 667 units

2006-2014 Ford E-150/E-250/E-350 Recall 15V729: Lift Arms

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V729 covers 667 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans with wheelchair lift link-arm defects. Repair will be free once available.

Ford is recalling 667 2006-2014 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts because oversized pivot holes in the folding link arms can let bearings move out of position. If that happens, the stowed lift platform can move excessively and fail at its mounting, raising injury risk when the doors are opened; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on affected 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans is adaptive mobility equipment that raises and lowers a wheelchair user at the side or rear of the van. Its folding link arms help guide the platform through that movement, and bearings at the arm pivots keep the arms aligned as the lift carries weight.

On the recalled Ricon S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 lifts, the pivot holes in the folding link arms are too large. That extra space lets the bearings move out of position instead of staying seated in the arm. Once the bearing shifts, the lift hardware no longer moves in the intended alignment.

There is no warning sign before failure. NHTSA campaign 15V729 does not list a sound, warning light, or visible symptom that owners can rely on before the lift problem appears.

Who's affected?

Covers E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans across the 2006-2014 model years, all tied to adaptive mobility equipment.

2010 Ford E-250 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2006 Ford E-250 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2006 Ford E-150 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Ford E-250 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Ford E-150 Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected667

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.

What's the safety risk?

Bearing movement can let the stowed wheelchair lift platform move excessively, damage the mounting, and fall out when the doors open. That creates an injury risk for the lift operator. There is no listed warning sign before this failure, so keep people clear of the lift area and schedule inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-150, or E-350 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the wheelchair-lift inspection and free repair are open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 15V729 when you call, especially if the van received the earlier lift recall repair.
  4. Avoid opening the rear doors near people until the lift platform, folding link arms, bearings, and platform mounts are inspected.
  5. Bring any recall notice you received to the dealer so the service desk can match the lift model and repair instructions.

What happens at the repair

Once the dealer repair is available, a Ford technician will inspect the Ricon wheelchair lift link arms for damaged parts or displaced bearings, then check the platform for cracks. Any damaged link arms, bearings, platform parts, or related lift components covered by the recall will be replaced free of charge. MobilityWorks has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented repairs paid before the recall notice. Bring prior lift-related repair paperwork to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

November 4, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
December 7, 2015 Dealer notification began
December 15, 2015 Owner notification mailed
December 18, 2015 Dealer notification ended

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V729?

Recall 15V729 covers 667 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift link-arm pivot holes can be too large, allowing bearings to move out of position. Ricon dealers will inspect the lift and replace damaged parts for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, or E-350 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 15V729. If it is, contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267 and ask how to schedule the Ricon lift inspection and any needed free replacement parts.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy states that damaged lift parts will be replaced free of charge. The inspection covers the wheelchair lift link arms, bearings, and platform cracks.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is that displaced bearings can let the stowed wheelchair lift platform move too much and fail at its mounting point. If that happens when the doors are opened, the platform can fall out of the van and injure the lift operator.

What if my van already had the earlier wheelchair lift recall repair?

Your VIN still needs to be checked. The recall states that vehicles and wheelchair lifts repaired under the earlier related recall are still included in recall 15V729. Ask MobilityWorks or the servicing dealer to confirm the current recall status before relying on the prior repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V729000
Ford customer service1-800-769-8267
NHTSA recall #15V729
NHTSA recall # (full)15V729000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →