Recall Information

Description

The lighting control module (lcm) uses an internal relay, mounted to a circuit board, to control power to the headlights. The headlight relay is soldered to a circuit board at six different terminals. These solder joints may fatigue crack caused by repeated thermal cycling and/or vibration that can interrupt power to the headlights. The condition could be exacerbated by an insufficient amount of solder, reducing the adhesion between the solder and the terminal. Cracked solder joints on the circuit board of the lcm may result in loss of headlights while driving. Other lighting functions are unaffected by this condition.

Safety Risk

Loss of headlights while driving could potentially increase the risk of vehicle crash at night.

Remedy

Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install an lcm bypass module kit, which will assume control of the headlight functions, free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

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.

Safety Risk

If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.

Remedy

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 1-866-436-7332.

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