Ford recalls — page 20
1092 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Ford vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 31, 2026.
- Sep 19, 2005Crash risk2005 Ford F-650 SD, 2005 Ford F750 — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE DRIVE LINE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE LOADING. THE BOLT COULD FRACTURE OVER TIME DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER ANCHOR BOLT PLATING.
05V415000 · 6K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 7, 2005Fire risk1994–1996 Ford Bronco, 1997–2002 Ford Expedition, 1994–2002 Ford F-150 and 3 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
05V388000 · 4.5M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Ford Expedition, 2006 Lincoln Navigator — Tires
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT THE CENTER TREAD DURING PRODUCTION.
05V310000 · 10K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 10, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Ford E-350, 2004–2005 Ford E-450, 2004–2005 Ford Excursion and 4 other models — Electrical System
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
05V270000 · 180K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 9, 2005Fire risk2005 Ford F-250 SD, 2005 Ford F-350 SD, 2005 Ford F-450 SD and 1 other model — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
05V266000 · 79K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 9, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003–2005 Ford Cvpi — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
05V206000 · 133K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 4, 2005Crash risk2005 Ford F-650 SD, 2005 Ford F750 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V202000 · 25 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 6, 2005Crash risk2005 Ford F-450 SD, 2005 Ford F-550 SD — Steering
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE SOME GEARS WITH A GEAR PISTON THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE RETAINER. AN INCORRECT RETAINER MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY RETAINED RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE, WHICH MAY NOT KEEP THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS IN PLACE DURING STEERING GEAR ACTUATION.
05V135000 · 481 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 18, 2005Fire risk2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln LS — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
05V113000 · 56 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 14, 2005Crash risk1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Mercury Marquis — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR.
05V086000 · 44K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Feb 1, 2005Crash risk2000–2005 Ford Focus — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
05V030000 · 590K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jan 27, 2005Fire risk2000 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford Supercrew and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
05V017000 · 738K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 22, 2004Crash risk2005 Ford GT — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE CASTING IMPERFECTIONS AT THE END OF EACH ARM THAT MAY RESULT IN THE ARM FRACTURING.
04V604000 · 283 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 20, 2004Crash risk2001–2005 Ford Escape — Latches/locks/linkages
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
04V602000 · 262K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 20, 2004Safety2005 Ford E-450 — Equipment
CERTAIN CUT-AWAY INCOMPLETE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES.
04V603000 · 3K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 15, 2004Crash risk2004 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2002–2003 Ford E250 and 1 other model — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN VANS BUILT ON FORD E250/E350 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V589000 · 501 units · ACCUBUILT, INC.
- Dec 7, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Ford Escape — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
04V574000 · 470K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 26, 2004Crash risk1997–2004 Chrysler 1500, 1997–2004 Chrysler 2500, 1997–2004 Chrysler 3500 and 15 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V562000 · 2K units · MOBILITY WORKS
- Sep 13, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Ford Explorer, 2002–2003 Ford Mountaineer — Structure
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
04V442000 · 956K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 13, 2004Fire risk2004 Ford F-150 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A DEPRESSION AT THE SEAM BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, ILLUMINATION, OF THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT, OR A FUEL LEAK.
04V443000 · 2K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 13, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Ford E-150, 2003–2004 Ford E-250, 2003–2004 Ford E-350 and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VANS, THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT MATERIAL PROCESS RESULTED IN AN AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT THAT CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. THIS CHANGE IN FILTER PAPER COMPOSITION COMBINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION OF THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, MAY ALLOW HOT CARBON PARTICLES TO CONTACT THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT CREATE HOT PARTICLES.
04V445000 · 253K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 13, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Ford E-150, 2003–2004 Ford E-250, 2003–2004 Ford E-350 and 2 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
04V444000 · 215K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 13, 2004Crash risk2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey — Wheels
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.
04V446000 · 34K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 15, 2004Crash risk1999–2001 Ford Taurus, 1999–2001 Mercury Sable — Suspension
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.
04V332000 · 899K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 14, 2004Fire risk2004 Ford Ranger — Structure
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRAME MAY HAVE A CENTER RAIL SECTION FLANGE THAT WAS NOT FORMED PROPERLY.
04V331000 · 1K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2004Crash risk2004 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Mercury Sable — Seats
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
04V330000 · 24K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 7, 2004Fire risk2003 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-350 and 2 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
04V327000 · 84K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 7, 2004Crash risk2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Lincoln Town Car — Suspension
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
04V328000 · 47K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 17, 2004Crash risk2004 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350 — Tires
CERTAIN LARIAT AND KING RANCH MODEL PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." SOME TRUCKS WERE INADVERTENTLY EQUIPPED WITH AN INCORRECT LOAD RANGE TIRE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCORRECT TIRE LOAD RATINGS FOR THE STATED VEHICLE AXLE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING. ALSO, THE TIRE MAY BE INFLATED ABOVE THE DOT LISTED INFLATION PRESSURE.
04V229000 · 6K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 13, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Ford E-250, 2002 Ford E-350 — Equipment
CERTAIN VANS AND WAGONS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." FOR CERTAIN 2003 E250 VANS BUILT WITH LT225/75R16E TIRES, THE REAR AXLE RATING IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE PRESSURE IS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE LABEL FOR THE REAR TIRES ON CERTAIN 2002 E350 WAGONS AND FOR THE FRONT TIRES ON CERTAIN 2002 E250 VANS BUILT WITH THESE TIRES.
04V232000 · 28K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 26, 2004Safety2004 Ford F-150 — Fuel System, Gasoline
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
04V200000 · 371 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 6, 2004Crash risk2001–2003 Ford Escape — Power Train
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
04V165000 · 322K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 2, 2004Fire risk2003 Ford Taurus, 2003 Mercury Sable — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
04V105000 · 400K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 2, 2004Safety2000–2003 Ford Taurus, 2000–2003 Mercury Sable — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
04V106000 · 939K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 5, 2003Crash risk2001 Ford Escape — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION. IN THE "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION, THE BUCKLE TONGUE CAN BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND APPEAR TO BE ENGAGED, BUT WILL RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED WHEN A RELATIVELY LOW LOAD IS APPLIED, SUCH AS WHEN AN OCCUPANT MOVES SLIGHTLY IN THE SEAT.
03V507000 · 132K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 19, 2003Crash risk2000–2001 Ford Focus — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
03V482000 · 671K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2003Fire risk1996–2003 Ford Crown Victoria — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
03V472000 · 4K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Ford Windstar — Seats
CERTAIN MINIVANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." DURING TESTING, A THIRD ROW BENCH FLOOR-TO-SEAT LATCH RELEASED BEFORE THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENT WAS MET. IDENTICAL LATCHES ARE USED IN THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS.
03V459000 · 257K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Nov 6, 2003Fire risk2004 Ford Freestar, 2004 Mercury Monterey — Steering
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.
03V457000 · 24K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Sep 22, 2003Crash risk2003 Ford F-150 — Steering
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION.
03V349000 · 300 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 28, 2003Crash risk2004 Ford F-650 SD, 2004 Ford F-750 — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESERVOIR TANKS OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
03V319000 · 97 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 5, 2003Safety2004 Ford F-650 SD, 2004 Ford F-750 — Equipment
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL AND INCOMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT METRIC (KPA) TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION (TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SHOWN IN ENGLISH UNITS (PSI) IS CORRECT), AND TRANSPOSED TIRE SIZE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION.
03V283000 · 1K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 5, 2003Crash risk2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Cvpi — Wheels
ON CERTAIN POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.
03V279000 · 30K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 5, 2003Crash risk1998–2001 Ford Explorer, 2001–2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001–2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 1 other model — Seats
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
03V281000 · 1.6M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 5, 2003Safety1999–2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
03V280000 · 448K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 5, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Ford Econoline — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB WITH THE SCHOOL BUS OPTION, TWO BRACKETS AND TWO OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE MISSING IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.
03V282000 · 64 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 27, 2003Crash risk1997 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250 — Steering
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED.
03V196000 · 171K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Ford Taurus, 2002–2003 Mercury Sable — Visibility
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
03V087000 · 68K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 7, 2003Fire risk2000–2003 Chevrolet G Series, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 9 other models — Structure
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
03V094000 · 4K units · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
- Dec 9, 2002Fire risk1997 Ford Escort, 1997 Mercury Tracer — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING.
02V323000 · 396K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY