Vehicle recall 11V445000 · August 26, 2011
Ford E-150, E-250 and 2 more models
Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."
- Consequence
- The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V445000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 2011
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11C20
- Owner notification
- January 31, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,532
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-150 (2011): 2011
- Ford E-250 (2011): 2011
- Ford E-350 (2011): 2011
- Ford E-450 (2011): 2011
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