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Issue Date
2000-06-19
Campaign
00S14/00V168000
Description
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Safety Risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-06-19
Campaign
00S14/0
Description
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Safety Risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-01-27
Campaign
05S28/2005-028
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
2011-07-29
Campaign
11S21/11V385000
Description
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating - gvwr, and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from June 20, 1995, through August 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, 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. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Safety Risk
As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install either new fuel tank straps or a new fuel tank strap reinforcement kit. Both include additional corrosion protection and are provided free of charge parts and labor.
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
2009-10-13
Campaign
09S09/2009-292
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
2011-01-26
Campaign
11S16/11V030000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
Safety Risk
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2011-07-29
Campaign
11S21/2011-281
Description
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating - gvwr, and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from June 20, 1995, through August 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, 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. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Safety Risk
As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install either new fuel tank straps or a new fuel tank strap reinforcement kit. Both include additional corrosion protection and are provided free of charge parts and labor.
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
2011-01-26
Campaign
11S16/2011-038
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
Safety Risk
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
02E17
Description
Heater hose to fuel rail flex line
Next Steps
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Campaign:
99E03
Description
Fuel filler valve
Next Steps
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Campaign:
98S14
Description
Wheel attachment - lug nuts
Next Steps
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Campaign:
97S96
Description
Pcv modification
Next Steps
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Campaign:
98S18
Description
Rear spring clip installation
Next Steps
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Campaign:
97S86
Description
Automatic transmission shift cable retention
Next Steps
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Campaign:
04L19
Description
Maintenance reminder letter
Next Steps
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Campaign:
22B05
Description
Driver passenger airbag module quality control inspection
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
98R04
Description
Pcv system modification
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Issue Date
2000-06-19
Campaign
00S14/00V168000
Description
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Safety Risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-06-19
Campaign
00S14/0
Description
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Safety Risk
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Remedy
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-01-27
Campaign
05S28/2005-028
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
2011-07-29
Campaign
11S21/11V385000
Description
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating - gvwr, and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from June 20, 1995, through August 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, 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. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Safety Risk
As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install either new fuel tank straps or a new fuel tank strap reinforcement kit. Both include additional corrosion protection and are provided free of charge parts and labor.
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
2009-10-13
Campaign
09S09/2009-292
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
2011-01-26
Campaign
11S16/11V030000
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
Safety Risk
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2011-07-29
Campaign
11S21/2011-281
Description
Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year Ford F-150, 2004 model year Ford F-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year F-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating - gvwr, and 2002 and 2003 Lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from June 20, 1995, through August 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, 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. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Safety Risk
As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install either new fuel tank straps or a new fuel tank strap reinforcement kit. Both include additional corrosion protection and are provided free of charge parts and labor.
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
2011-01-26
Campaign
11S16/2011-038
Description
Ford is recalling certain model year 1999-2003 windstar vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket may result in a lower control arm separation. A separation of both front subframe rear body mounts may result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft.
Safety Risk
This could result in reduced steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm rear attaching brackets, and both body mount attachments at the rear of the front subframe, and make the necessary repairs free of charge.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
02E17
Description
Heater hose to fuel rail flex line
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
99E03
Description
Fuel filler valve
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
98S14
Description
Wheel attachment - lug nuts
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
97S96
Description
Pcv modification
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
98S18
Description
Rear spring clip installation
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
97S86
Description
Automatic transmission shift cable retention
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
04L19
Description
Maintenance reminder letter
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
22B05
Description
Driver passenger airbag module quality control inspection
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
98R04
Description
Pcv system modification
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.