Recall Information

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

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.

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Description

Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from September 1, 1997 through February 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. After many years of vehicle service in these areas, corrosion can weaken the rear axle, making it susceptible to torsional stress. Corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which if undetected can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle.

Safety Risk

A fractured axle can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle of your vehicle for cracks or perforations free of charge parts and labor. If the axle passes inspection, the dealer is authorized to complete an axle reinforcement repair.

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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.

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Description

In certain vehicles that had the recall service performed under either safety recall 10S13 NHTSA numbers 10V-385 and 12V-193 or 12S30 NHTSA number 12V-195, the brackets may have been misinstalled, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the recall service repair in addressing the safety defect. Ford has identified approximately 500 reports of brackets that were misinstalled as part of recall service under either safety recall 10S13 or 12S30. Also, at the request of NHTSA, Ford reviewed three crash vehicles and determined all three vehicles had misinstalled rear axle reinforcement brackets, but the root cause of the accidents was inconclusive.

Safety Risk

Safety recalls 10S13 and 12S30 were conducted to address the risk that the combined effects of corrosion and stress can lead to cracks which, if undetected, can propagate and result in a complete fracture of the axle. In addition, a misinstalled rear axle reinforcement bracket may limit the effectiveness of the recall repair to reduce the propensity for an axle fracture. A fractured rear axle may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the rear axle reinforcement brackets that were previously installed. If the rear axle reinforcement brackets were installed improperly, your dealer will replace the rear axle free of charge parts and labor if necessary.

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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

On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the States of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front coil springs could fracture as a result of corrosion. Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.

Safety Risk

Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.

Remedy

Dealers will install protective shields around the front coil springs. Owner notification began September 6, 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.

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Campaign:

98S20

Description

Aftermarket airbag on/off switch

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Campaign:

98E03

Description

Powertrain control module calibration codes

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Campaign:

97S75

Description

Low/intermediate servo cover replacement

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Campaign:

97S85

Description

Rack and pinion steering gear inspection and/or installation

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Campaign:

98S19

Description

Service brake rotors

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Campaign:

00E11

Description

On-board diagnostic system

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