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Issue Date
2004-12-07
Campaign
04S25/04V574000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Safety Risk
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on January 10, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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
2002-11-06
Campaign
02S41/02V288000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.
Safety Risk
This, in turn, could cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage to the cables. Besides heat damage, the "check engine" light may illuminate, the vehicle may fail to start, or smoke, melting, or fire could also occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-12-06
Campaign
00S50/00V411000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.
Safety Risk
This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-12-03
Campaign
99S35/99V346000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
Safety Risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-12-14
Campaign
00S55/00V418000
Description
Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-DOOR vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
Safety Risk
If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2004-07-15
Campaign
04S17/04V332000
Description
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of 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, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Safety Risk
If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, Ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other States, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until July 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on January 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of February 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-10-12
Campaign
00S31/00V303000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2001-08-08
Campaign
01S24/01V258000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper Motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Safety Risk
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper Motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper Motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-02-01
Campaign
05S27/05V030000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, 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, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. The occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly.
Safety Risk
If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. In addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. The recall began on March 9, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-08-11
Campaign
00S20/00V218000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the resultant hic(d) value at one target location AP1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, may be greater than design intent.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location may not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2002-11-06
Campaign
02S42/02V289000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
Safety Risk
Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-10-12
Campaign
00S30/00V302000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. A speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.
Safety Risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
99E07
Description
Fuel hose contamination
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
00E09
Description
Injector pressure sensor
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Issue Date
2004-12-07
Campaign
04S25/04V574000
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
Safety Risk
An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on January 10, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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
2002-11-06
Campaign
02S41/02V288000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.
Safety Risk
This, in turn, could cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage to the cables. Besides heat damage, the "check engine" light may illuminate, the vehicle may fail to start, or smoke, melting, or fire could also occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-12-06
Campaign
00S50/00V411000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.
Safety Risk
This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
1999-12-03
Campaign
99S35/99V346000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
Safety Risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-12-14
Campaign
00S55/00V418000
Description
Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-DOOR vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
Safety Risk
If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2004-07-15
Campaign
04S17/04V332000
Description
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the States of 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, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Safety Risk
If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, Ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other States, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until July 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on January 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of February 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-10-12
Campaign
00S31/00V303000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2001-08-08
Campaign
01S24/01V258000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper Motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Safety Risk
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper Motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper Motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-02-01
Campaign
05S27/05V030000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, 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, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. The occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly.
Safety Risk
If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. In addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. The recall began on March 9, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-08-11
Campaign
00S20/00V218000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the resultant hic(d) value at one target location AP1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, may be greater than design intent.
Safety Risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location may not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2002-11-06
Campaign
02S42/02V289000
Description
Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
Safety Risk
Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2000-10-12
Campaign
00S30/00V302000
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. A speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.
Safety Risk
A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Campaign:
99E07
Description
Fuel hose contamination
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
Campaign:
00E09
Description
Injector pressure sensor
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for next steps.
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