Recalls for your 1998 Ford F-250

Recalls for 1998 Ford F-250

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2000-09-22
Description
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no.  303, fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles.  The label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank.  However, it does not contain the statement see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life.

Consequence
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door.  Owner notification began november 2, 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 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS


Posted on: 1998-05-13
Description
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks.  The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.

Consequence
This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications.  The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available.  This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers.  It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs.  Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more.  There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.

Notes
Owners will be receiving two notifications.the first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure.  There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998.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 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)


Posted on: 1997-10-10
Description
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles.  If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket.  The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate park.

Consequence
The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation.  Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.

Corrective Action
Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.

Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin october 20, 1997.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 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-06-12
Description
Certain eagle eyes headlamps, p/nos.  Fr208-b101r, fr208-b101l, fr208-b001r, and fr208-b001l, sold for use as replacement equipment for the passenger vehicles listed above.  These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabry lee will notify owners and offer full credit for any noncompliant headlamp.  The recall is expected to begin on june 14, 2006.  Owners may contact sabry lee account executive at 1-866-467-2279.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-08-01
Description
Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos.  331-1129l-asn and 331-1129r-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights.  The recall began on july 28, 2006.  Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2006-08-02
Description
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge.  The recall began on august 7, 2006.  Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.  (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

Notes
Ford recall no.  05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2005-09-07
Description
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

Consequence
A fire at the switch could occur.

Corrective Action
By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006.  Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006.  Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

Notes
Ford recall no.  05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING


Posted on: 2011-08-01
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.

Consequence
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.  

Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection.  Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair.  Any repairs will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 16, 2011.  Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21

Notes
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL


Posted on: 2007-08-29
Description
Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers.  Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.  

Consequence
If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action
All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.