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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Ford Recalls 
Posted: 08-15-2008 | |
| CROWN VICTORIA CVPI E-150 E-250 E-350 E-450 E150 E250 E350 E450 E550 EDGE ESCAPE ESCAPE HEV EXCURSION EXPEDITION EXPLORER EXPLORER SPORT TRAC F-150 F-150 LIGHTNING F-250 F-250 SUPERDUTY F-350 F-350 SUPERDUTY F-450 F-450 SUPERDUTY F-550 F-550 SUPERDUTY F-650 F-650 SD F-750 F-750 SD F150 F250 F250 SUPERDUTY F350 F350 SUPER DUTY F450 SUPERDUTY F550 SUPERDUTY F650 F750 FIVE HUNDRED FOCUS FREESTAR FREESTYLE GRAND MARQUIS GT LCF MUSTANG RANGER TAURUS THUNDERBIRD | |
| CROWN VICTORIA RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 05/16/2007 and 06/25/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. Consequence: if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/26/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 03/30/2007 and 04/04/2007 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ¿passenger car brake systems." the front and rear right side brake lines may be reversed at the abs hydraulic control unit. Consequence: the brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. the recallbegan on april 27, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/26/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 08/28/2006 and 08/29/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body. Consequence: if the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/15/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 03/24/2004 and 02/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. Consequence: this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 03/26/2002 and 12/14/2004 Defect: on certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter. Consequence: if this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire. Action: dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/09/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Manufactured between: 03/26/2002 and 12/14/2004 Defect: on certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter. Consequence: if this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire. Action: dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/09/2005 | |
| CVPI RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD CVPI Manufactured between: 03/26/2002 and 12/24/2004 Defect: on certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter. Consequence: if this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire. Action: dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/09/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD CVPI Manufactured between: 03/26/2002 and 12/24/2004 Defect: on certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter. Consequence: if this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire. Action: dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/09/2005 | |
| E-150 RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 FORD E-150 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-150 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-150 Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| E-250 RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 FORD E-250 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-250 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-250 Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| E-350 RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD E-350 Manufactured between: 09/01/2007 and 12/14/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base. the drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks. the effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification. Consequence: cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge. the recall began on april 14, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/11/2008 | |
| 2007 FORD E-350 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-350 Manufactured between: 09/11/2006 and 11/10/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD E-350 Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| E-450 RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 FORD E-450 Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD E-450 Manufactured between: 03/31/2004 and 05/19/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD E-450 Manufactured between: 10/26/2004 and 12/02/2004 Defect: certain cut-away incomplete trucks equipped with lt225/75r16e tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.' the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires. Consequence: at the incorrectly stated pressure, the rear tires are unable to support the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the rear axle. Action: owners and dealers will be mailed supplementary tire labels containing the correct rear tire inflation information. the recall began on january 11, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 12/20/2004 | |
| E150 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD E150 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 11/19/2003 Defect: on certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. Consequence: the electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. Action: dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E150 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. Consequence: these hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| E250 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD E250 Manufactured between: 11/19/2003 and 07/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans built on ford e250/e350 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or accubuilt at 419-222-1501. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E250 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 11/19/2003 Defect: on certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. Consequence: the electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. Action: dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E250 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. Consequence: these hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| E350 RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD E350 Manufactured between: 03/31/2004 and 05/19/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD E350 Manufactured between: 12/09/2003 and 05/28/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD E350 Manufactured between: 11/19/2003 and 07/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans built on ford e250/e350 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or accubuilt at 419-222-1501. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E350 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 11/19/2003 Defect: on certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. Consequence: the electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. Action: dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E350 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. Consequence: these hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| E450 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD E450 Manufactured between: 12/09/2003 and 05/28/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD E450 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 11/19/2003 Defect: on certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. Consequence: the electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. Action: dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E450 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. Consequence: these hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| E550 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD E550 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 11/19/2003 Defect: on certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. Consequence: the electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended. Action: dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD E550 Manufactured between: 04/23/2002 and 04/30/2004 Defect: on certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles. Consequence: these hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| EDGE RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD EDGE Manufactured between: 06/13/2008 and 06/17/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. the fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld. Consequence: this dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-437-7332. Recall Date: 07/03/2008 | |
| ESCAPE RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 08/29/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 01/01/2005 and 03/31/2005 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moonroofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area. Consequence: in the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur. Action: dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. the recall began on may 19, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/07/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 12/19/2003 and 08/27/2004 Defect: certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction. Consequence: if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash. Action: dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 12/20/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 10/22/1999 and 01/23/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (abs), the abs module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. this condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short. Consequence: an electrical short might cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated. Action: dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the abs module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. the dealer will also inspect the connector on the abs module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/10/2007 | |
| 2004 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 06/09/2003 and 01/23/2004 Defect: certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction. Consequence: if the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash. Action: dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. the recall began on march 31, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 12/20/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD ESCAPE Manufactured between: 05/30/2001 and 01/23/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0l v6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position. Consequence: an unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the accelerator cable. the recall began on january 10, 2005. owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 12/07/2004 | |
| ESCAPE HEV RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 FORD ESCAPE HEV Manufactured between: 07/28/2005 and 04/21/2006 Defect: on certain front wheel drive hybrid vehicles, the intermediate shaft may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture while the vehicle is being driven. Consequence: if a fracture occurs, the powertrain will lose the ability to transmit torque to the drive wheels and the transmission will not hold the vehicle stationary when placed in the park position, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the drivetrain intermediate shaft and replace it if necessary. the recall began on october 23, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 10/05/2006 | |
| EXCURSION RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD EXCURSION Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 05/18/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD EXCURSION Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| EXPEDITION RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 05/10/2007 and 01/09/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations. Consequence: the tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs. Action: dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/11/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 08/31/2007 and 10/22/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled. Consequence: this condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/21/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 08/14/2006 and 12/22/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2007 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 09/12/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2006 FORD EXPEDITION Manufactured between: 05/02/2005 and 05/23/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver¿s side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production. Consequence: over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. the recall began on july 13, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 07/06/2005 | |
| EXPLORER RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD EXPLORER Manufactured between: 07/23/2007 and 08/14/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak. Consequence: if leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire. Action: dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/26/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD EXPLORER Manufactured between: 01/16/2007 and 03/20/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. this condition could result in one or both of the bolts fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose. Consequence: this condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/25/2007 | |
| 2006 FORD EXPLORER Manufactured between: 09/02/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| EXPLORER SPORT TRAC RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Manufactured between: 07/23/2007 and 08/14/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak. Consequence: if leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire. Action: dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/26/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Manufactured between: 02/15/2007 and 02/15/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. this condition could result in one or both of the bolts fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose. Consequence: this condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/25/2007 | |
| F-150 RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 05/29/2007 and 06/07/2007 Defect: on certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). if a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light. Consequence: if left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 06/28/2007 | |
| 2006 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008 | |
| 2006 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 03/29/2005 and 12/13/2005 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster. Consequence: this error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative. Action: dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/06/2006 | |
| 2006 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 09/06/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008 | |
| 2005 FORD F-150 Manufactured between: 04/07/2005 and 08/25/2005 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster. Consequence: this error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative. Action: dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/06/2006 | |
| F-150 LIGHTNING RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING Manufactured between: 11/05/2002 and 05/18/2004 Defect: on certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. Consequence: this could result in an underhood fire. Action: dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. Recall Date: 08/03/2007 | |
| F-250 RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-250 Manufactured between: 06/14/2006 and 03/30/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage. Consequence: fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/25/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-250 Manufactured between: 01/29/2007 and 06/16/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Action: dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/28/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-250 Manufactured between: 10/01/2007 and 10/22/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled. Consequence: this condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/21/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-250 Manufactured between: 06/13/2006 and 03/09/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust. Consequence: lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur. Action: dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-250 Manufactured between: 12/18/2006 and 01/28/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt. Consequence: long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| F-250 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F-250 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-250 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 08/01/2004 and 05/09/2005 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form. Consequence: the fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. if the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/09/2005 | |
| F-350 RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-350 Manufactured between: 06/14/2006 and 03/30/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage. Consequence: fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/25/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-350 Manufactured between: 01/29/2007 and 06/16/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Action: dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/28/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-350 Manufactured between: 10/01/2007 and 10/22/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled. Consequence: this condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/21/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-350 Manufactured between: 06/13/2006 and 03/09/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust. Consequence: lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur. Action: dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-350 Manufactured between: 12/18/2006 and 01/28/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt. Consequence: long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| F-350 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F-350 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-350 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 08/01/2004 and 05/09/2005 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form. Consequence: the fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. if the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/09/2005 | |
| F-450 RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-450 Manufactured between: 01/29/2007 and 06/16/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Action: dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/28/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-450 Manufactured between: 06/13/2006 and 03/09/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust. Consequence: lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur. Action: dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-450 Manufactured between: 12/18/2006 and 01/28/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt. Consequence: long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| F-450 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 08/01/2004 and 05/09/2005 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form. Consequence: the fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. if the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 03/09/2005 and 03/14/2005 Defect: on certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. an incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation. Consequence: if the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/06/2005 | |
| F-550 RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-550 Manufactured between: 01/29/2007 and 06/16/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame. Consequence: in the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Action: dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. the recall began on march 28, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/28/2008 | |
| 2008 FORD F-550 Manufactured between: 06/13/2006 and 03/09/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust. Consequence: lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur. Action: dealers will reprogram the power train control module. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| 2008 FORD F-550 Manufactured between: 12/18/2006 and 01/28/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt. Consequence: long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. if this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. the recall began on april 3, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/26/2007 | |
| F-550 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F-550 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-550 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 08/01/2004 and 05/09/2005 Defect: on certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form. Consequence: the fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. if the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/09/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F-550 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 03/09/2005 and 03/14/2005 Defect: on certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. an incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation. Consequence: if the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the steering gear for a specific date code and replace if necessary free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/06/2005 | |
| F-650 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F-650 Manufactured between: 11/29/2002 and 07/22/2003 Defect: certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, ¿air brake systems.¿ the air brake lines may be misrouted between the primary and secondary reservoir tanks of the air brake system. Consequence: if the air brake lines are misrouted, and the air brake system experiences a loss of air from the primary air tank, the vehicle will not have service air bake function, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. owner notification began on september 12, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 08/28/2003 | |
| 2004 FORD F-650 Manufactured between: 12/09/2002 and 02/28/2003 Defect: certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, ¿tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.¿ the tire placard label and incomplete vehicle label may have incorrect metric (kpa) tire pressure information (tire inflation pressure shown in english units (psi) is correct), and transposed tire size and rim size information. Consequence: Action: owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. owner notification began august 8, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 08/05/2003 | |
| F-650 SD RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-650 SD Manufactured between: 04/23/2007 and 08/23/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning. Consequence: the warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur. Action: ford is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/20/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD F-650 SD Manufactured between: 11/15/2006 and 02/14/2007 Defect: on certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the rear axle may have a housing that was built using steel that was thinner than specified. Consequence: through normal use, the axle housing could fatigue and develop a crack which could result in a wheel end lock-up or separation, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the axle free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 06/05/2007 | |
| F-750 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F-750 Manufactured between: 11/29/2002 and 07/22/2003 Defect: certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, ¿air brake systems.¿ the air brake lines may be misrouted between the primary and secondary reservoir tanks of the air brake system. Consequence: if the air brake lines are misrouted, and the air brake system experiences a loss of air from the primary air tank, the vehicle will not have service air bake function, increasing the risk of a crash. Action: ford will inspect the air brake line routing and if necessary, repair the vehicle. owner notification began on september 12, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 08/28/2003 | |
| 2004 FORD F-750 Manufactured between: 12/09/2002 and 02/28/2003 Defect: certain medium duty chassis cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, ¿tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.¿ the tire placard label and incomplete vehicle label may have incorrect metric (kpa) tire pressure information (tire inflation pressure shown in english units (psi) is correct), and transposed tire size and rim size information. Consequence: Action: owners will be sent corrected labels with instructions for installation. owner notification began august 8, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 08/05/2003 | |
| F-750 SD RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD F-750 SD Manufactured between: 04/23/2007 and 08/23/2007 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c7 or c9 diesel engines, a fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning. Consequence: the warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur. Action: ford is working with caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge (please see 07e053). owners may contact caterpillar at 309-675-6496 or ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/20/2007 | |
| 2007 FORD F-750 SD Manufactured between: 11/15/2006 and 02/14/2007 Defect: on certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the rear axle may have a housing that was built using steel that was thinner than specified. Consequence: through normal use, the axle housing could fatigue and develop a crack which could result in a wheel end lock-up or separation, possibly resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the axle free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 06/05/2007 | |
| F150 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F150 Manufactured between: 03/04/2004 and 06/21/2004 Defect: on certain trucks equipped with 4.2l, 4.6l and 5.4l gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank. if a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began september 17, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD F150 Manufactured between: 07/18/2003 and 08/29/2003 Defect: certain pickup trucks may have a fuel tank with localized depressions in the fuel tank wall at the seam between top and bottom halves of the tank. if a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or the "service engine soon" indicator light in the instrument cluster may illuminate. Consequence: if left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank on these vehicles. owner notification began on may 6, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 04/26/2004 | |
| F250 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F250 Manufactured between: 01/15/2004 and 05/27/2004 Defect: certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. this would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure. Consequence: if a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact. ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/17/2004 | |
| F250 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| F350 RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F350 Manufactured between: 01/15/2004 and 05/27/2004 Defect: certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. this would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure. Consequence: if a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners should contact. ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/17/2004 | |
| F350 SUPER DUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| F450 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F450 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| F550 SUPERDUTY RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 FORD F550 SUPERDUTY Manufactured between: 09/29/2003 and 05/31/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Action: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/10/2005 | |
| F650 RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F650 Manufactured between: 06/04/2004 and 03/31/2005 Defect: on certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. the bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating. Consequence: if the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. this may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. the recall began on october 6, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/19/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F650 Manufactured between: 02/21/2005 and 03/18/2005 Defect: on certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time. Consequence: this may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on may 17, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/04/2005 | |
| F750 RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD F750 Manufactured between: 06/04/2004 and 03/31/2005 Defect: on certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. the bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating. Consequence: if the park brake anchor bolt fatigues and ultimately fractures, the park brake may not function and there may be no indication to the driver of the malfunction when the park brake is set. this may cause the vehicle to roll away without warning, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. the recall began on october 6, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/19/2005 | |
| 2005 FORD F750 Manufactured between: 02/21/2005 and 03/18/2005 Defect: on certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time. Consequence: this may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on may 17, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/04/2005 | |
| FIVE HUNDRED RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Manufactured between: 02/16/2004 and 06/20/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. Consequence: as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. Action: dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 10/05/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED Manufactured between: 01/03/2005 and 06/21/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles). Consequence: if this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| FOCUS RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 FORD FOCUS Manufactured between: 09/12/2007 and 11/05/2007 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled. Consequence: this condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/21/2007 | |
| 2005 FORD FOCUS Manufactured between: 05/22/2002 and 01/26/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. the occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly. Consequence: if not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. if an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur. Action: dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. a latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. a latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. in addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. the recall began on march 9, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/01/2005 | |
| 2004 FORD FOCUS Manufactured between: 05/22/2002 and 01/26/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. the occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly. Consequence: if not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. if an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur. Action: dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. a latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. a latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. in addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. the recall began on march 9, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/01/2005 | |
| FREESTAR RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 FORD FREESTAR Manufactured between: 04/13/2004 and 12/13/2005 Defect: on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open. Consequence: in the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls. Action: dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/09/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD FREESTAR Manufactured between: 04/13/2004 and 12/13/2005 Defect: on certain vans equipped with the power liftgate option, the power liftgate motor automatically disengages after the liftgate is powered open. Consequence: in the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate can fall freely with no prior warning. anyone standing beneath the liftgate may be injured if the liftgate falls. Action: dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module to reduce the likelihood that the liftgate could fall free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 03/09/2006 | |
| 2004 FORD FREESTAR Manufactured between: 02/23/2004 and 05/13/2004 Defect: certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. this condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub. Consequence: if the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash. Action: dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. the recall began september 20, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 09/13/2004 | |
| 2004 FORD FREESTAR Manufactured between: 03/24/2003 and 10/27/2003 Defect: on certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear. Consequence: if this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire. Action: dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. owner notification began november 10, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/06/2003 | |
| FREESTYLE RECALLS | Top |
| 2006 FORD FREESTYLE Manufactured between: 02/16/2004 and 06/20/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. Consequence: as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. Action: dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 10/05/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD FREESTYLE Manufactured between: 02/16/2004 and 06/20/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather. Consequence: as a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving. Action: dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 10/05/2006 | |
| 2005 FORD FREESTYLE Manufactured between: 01/03/2005 and 06/21/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles). Consequence: if this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 11/09/2005 | |
| GRAND MARQUIS RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 FORD GRAND MARQUIS Manufactured between: 03/30/2007 and 04/04/2007 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ¿passenger car brake systems." the front and rear right side brake lines may be reversed at the abs hydraulic control unit. Consequence: the brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. the recallbegan on april 27, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/26/2007 | |
| GT RECALLS | Top |
| 2005 FORD GT Manufactured between: 02/20/2004 and 12/09/2004 Defect: on cert | |