Recall Information

Description

Reduced clearance between the seat frame and adjacent seat track assembly may cause the occupant classification system (ocs) to inaccurately register the weight of a passenger in all adjustable seat positions which may result in their mis-classification. The mis-classification of an adult passenger could result in the suppression of the passenger airbag in certain frontal crashes.

Safety Risk

The mis-classification of an adult passenger could lead to an unintended airbag suppression, which could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in certain frontal crashes.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to ensure proper clearance between the passenger seat frame and seat track free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2008, through November 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position.

Safety Risk

In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the interior door handles on your vehicle and reinforce, or replace, the handles as necessary. This inspection and service must be performed even if a door handle on your vehicle was recently replaced as an interim repair. This service will be performed on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.

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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.

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