Investigation PE89044: 1983–1987 Ford E-350

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 17, 1989

Closed

Apr 19, 1989

Model years

1983–1987

Subject

Heater hose misrouting

Component: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system

Summary

Summary:champion has furnished heater hose routing diagrams whichclearly show that the only heater hose routing ever used by championroutes the hoses from the heater, across the engine compartment near theradiator, and down to the drivers side frame rail the side most remotefrom the exhaust system, and rearward along this frame rail to the rearof the vehicle.this routing is the routing preferred and most highlyrecommended by ford.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1987 Ford E-35014 complaints
• 1986 Ford E-35011 complaints
• 1983 Ford E-3505 complaints