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Issue Date
2000-11-28
Campaign
00S46/00V395000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
Safety Risk
Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-03-30
Campaign
99S09/99V062001
Description
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through March 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc or 5.0L engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5L, 3.0L ffv/efi or 4.0L engines and cruise control built from January 5, 1998 through March 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE or 4-VALVE engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999; and 1999 F-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Safety Risk
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2007-12-05
Campaign
07S57/07V553000
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Safety Risk
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2003-08-05
Campaign
03S03/03V280000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0L sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
Safety Risk
The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-06-29
Campaign
99S18/99V164000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
Safety Risk
If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-01-27
Campaign
05S28/05V017000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety Risk
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to perform the repairs under this program free of charge parts and labor. If you had the interim repair speed control system disconnect performed, the final repair will restore operation of the speed control system.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-05-18
Campaign
99S16/99V123000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.
Safety Risk
This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2009-10-13
Campaign
09S09/09V399000
Description
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 27, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2013-05-31
Campaign
13S04/13V227000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, taurus, flex, fusion, police interceptor sedan and police interceptor utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln mks, mkt, and mkz vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the fuel delivery module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-03-07
Campaign
00S04/00V072000
Description
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines and all-time 4-WHEEL drive (A4WD) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4X4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.
Safety Risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2003-08-05
Campaign
03S04/03V281000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Safety Risk
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
00B40
Description
Multifunction switch
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Issue Date
2000-11-28
Campaign
00S46/00V395000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with the 3.27 or 3.55 axle ration. The subject vehicles have a powertrain control module that could allow the vehicle to exceed the design intent top speed. At these extreme speeds, the vehicle could be capable of exceeding the speed rating of the tire.
Safety Risk
Operating the vehicle above the maximum speed rating could lead to a tire failure which at these speeds could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-03-30
Campaign
99S09/99V062001
Description
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through March 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0L ohv/sohc or 5.0L engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5L, 3.0L ffv/efi or 4.0L engines and cruise control built from January 5, 1998 through March 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE or 4-VALVE engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999; and 1999 F-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L engines and cruise control built from March 2, 1998 through March 4, 1999. A cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Safety Risk
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. At the present time, the replacement cables are not available. Customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2007-12-05
Campaign
07S57/07V553000
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Safety Risk
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2003-08-05
Campaign
03S03/03V280000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0L sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
Safety Risk
The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-06-29
Campaign
99S18/99V164000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
Safety Risk
If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-01-27
Campaign
05S28/05V017000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety Risk
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to perform the repairs under this program free of charge parts and labor. If you had the interim repair speed control system disconnect performed, the final repair will restore operation of the speed control system.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-05-18
Campaign
99S16/99V123000
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.
Safety Risk
This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2009-10-13
Campaign
09S09/09V399000
Description
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Safety Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 27, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2013-05-31
Campaign
13S04/13V227000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 explorer, taurus, flex, fusion, police interceptor sedan and police interceptor utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln mks, mkt, and mkz vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the fuel delivery module free of charge parts and labor.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-03-07
Campaign
00S04/00V072000
Description
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines and all-time 4-WHEEL drive (A4WD) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e.g., front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4X4 system, etc.) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.
Safety Risk
An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2003-08-05
Campaign
03S04/03V281000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
Safety Risk
The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on August 29, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
00B40
Description
Multifunction switch
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.