Recalls for 2008 Ford F-450 Sd

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Posted on: 2007-03-27
Description
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.

Consequence
Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the power train control module.  The recall began on april 3, 2007.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.  

Notes
Ford recall no.  07s49.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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2007-03-27
Description
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.

Consequence
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed.  If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire.  The recall began on april 3, 2007.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  07s50.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 #3 - SEATS

Posted on: 2008-02-29
Description
Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  207, seating systems.  Some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced.  The recall began on march 28, 2008.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  08c01.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.