Recalls for 1998 Ford F-450 Sd

DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2007-12-05
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.  

Consequence
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge.  The recall began on december 29, 2007.  Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes
Ford recall no.  07s57.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.