Recall Information

Description

According to fords records, the remedy software for safety recall 20S73 may not have been installed correctly during a prior dealership visit. Because the correct software may not have been installed on your vehicle, the underlying condition specified in safety recall 20S73 may still exist. On your vehicle, it may be possible that the engine cover insulation does not fully extend to the perimeter of the factory engine cover. In addition, vehicles built on a Ford chassis may have higher engine compartment temperatures during certain idle conditions.

Safety Risk

This may result in elevated temperatures at certain areas of the engine cover surface in the passenger compartment on both driver and passenger sides. Direct and continuous contact with exposed skin at these locations may cause skin irritation and or a minor burn.

Remedy

Software is available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to reprogram the powertrain control module and if equipped, inspect the factory engine cover to install thermal insulation patches if necessary, free of charge. Your dealer will also perform an additional verification process to ensure that the software has installed correctly on your vehicle.

Next Steps

Description

On your vehicle, it may be possible that rear axle differential fluid is below the minimum fill level.

Safety Risk

This may result in premature failure of the rear axle assembly.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust or replace if necessary free of charge (parts and labor).

Next Steps

Description

A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in wiring damage. This wire harness includes circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system.

Safety Risk

Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall without warning while driving. An engine stall while driving without warning or the ability to restart, can increase the risk of crash. Damage to this circuit in the wiring harness can also cause limited anti-locking brake system (ABS) functionality and loss of roll stability control (rsc) functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to apply abrasion tape to protect the wire harness bundle free of charge parts and labor.

Next Steps

Description

On your vehicle, the power steering pressure line may be inadequately connected to the brake hydroboost unit, which may result in a leak or sudden loss of power steering fluid. This safety recall, 24S07, supersedes safety recall 22S08. Your vehicle has been included in this recall because either 22S08 has not yet been completed or was inspected on or after January 29, 2023. The inspection procedure may not have detected an incomplete connection of the power steering pressure line.

Safety Risk

Sudden loss of power steering fluid may result in a loss of power steering assist, requiring increased steering effort, and loss of power brake assist, requiring increased force on the pedal to brake, potentially resulting in increased stopping distance. Mechanical braking and steering will still function. A sudden loss of power steering assist and power brake assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the power steering pressure line and hydroboost jumper line free of charge parts and labor.

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