Recall Information

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.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from October 22, 1999, through July 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system - ABS module wiring harness connector.

Safety Risk

Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install a new redesigned master cylinder reservoir cap and a fused ABS relay. These repairs will be performed free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 freestar and mercury monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat 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. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Safety Risk

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install new 3RD row seat latch striker mounting brackets which will re-locate the seat latch strikers away from the potentially corroded area. In addition, dealers will install overlay panels in the exterior of the wheel wells to prevent the entry of water and corrosive elements. This service will be performed on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

Safety Risk

This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the torque converter on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor or provide a refund for previous replacement of the converter.

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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.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004 and 2005 Ford freestar and mercury monterey vehicles. The torque converter output shaft may fail.

Safety Risk

This condition results in a sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the torque converter on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor or provide a refund for previous replacement of the converter.

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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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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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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 freestar and mercury monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat 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. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.

Safety Risk

In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install new 3RD row seat latch striker mounting brackets which will re-locate the seat latch strikers away from the potentially corroded area. In addition, dealers will install overlay panels in the exterior of the wheel wells to prevent the entry of water and corrosive elements. This service will be performed on your vehicle free of charge parts and labor.

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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

Description

On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.

Safety Risk

If this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. Owner notification began November 10, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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Description

Certain minivans may have been produced with front wheel hub assemblies that were not heat treated correctly. This condition may lead to the development of small cracks in the hub.

Safety Risk

If the cracks were to progress, this could eventually result in wheel separation. Wheel separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, and potentially result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front hub, rotors, and wheel bearings. The recall began September 20, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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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

Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from October 22, 1999, through July 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system - ABS module wiring harness connector.

Safety Risk

Corrosion can develop in the electrical connector leading to melting, smoke or a fire.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to install a new redesigned master cylinder reservoir cap and a fused ABS relay. These repairs will be performed free of charge parts and labor.

Next Steps

Description

On certain minivans, the power steering low-pressure line may not be fully seated at the rack and pinion steering gear.

Safety Risk

If this line becomes disconnected, it may create the potential for fluid to come into contact with the exhaust system, which could result in smoke or fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the power steering low-pressure line to ensure that it is seated properly at the rack and pinion steering gear. Owner notification began November 10, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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