Recall Information

Description

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.

Safety Risk

Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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Description

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.

Safety Risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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Description

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.

Safety Risk

This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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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.

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Description

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.

Safety Risk

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.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and adjust the clearance between your positive battery cable and right front splash shield bolt free of charge parts and labor. This adjustment will be completed by adjusting two brackets that route the positive battery cable.

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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.

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Description

The service replacement steering gear produced by caas between July 1, 2014, and October 17, 2014, may not properly package to the frame rail due to insufficient clearance on some vehicles. This condition could result in insufficient clamp load on the joints, which over time may cause fatigue of one or more of the steering gear retention bolts, potentially resulting in bolt fracture which could cause a loss of steering.

Safety Risk

Loss of steering control while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install mounting spacers between the steering gear and the frame, and replace the steering gear fasteners free of charge parts and labor.

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18M01

Description

Reductant heater and sender assembly repair

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08C05

Description

Installation of the engine idle shutdown system

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08B06

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6.4L diesel engine cooling system venturi tee installation

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89L02

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Canada warranty guide-superduty

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89L03

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Warranty guide Canada - 6.4L emission updates - 2008 super duty

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09L02

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Customer maintenance reminder vehicle shimmy and tire inflation pressure

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09L04

Description

6.0L and 6.4L diesel maintenance communication

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