2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford VAN Terra.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Ford VAN Terra recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
NHTSA campaign 10V353000 · reported July 30, 2010 · TURTLE TOP · 138 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
The wheelchair may move during lift operation and the unsecured occupant, could be injured.
The 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
NHTSA campaign 10V354000 · reported July 30, 2010 · TURTLE TOP · 14 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The 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].
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Ford VAN Terra, the most recent reported on July 30, 2010 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford VAN Terra?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Ford VAN Terra.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.