4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2001-05-22
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. Vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. Certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
Consequence
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. However, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Notes
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:BEAD
Posted on: 1997-10-30
Description
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Consequence
The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Notes
Ford recall no. 97s90.owner notification began december 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to a firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-457-6281.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Posted on: 1996-10-01
Description
The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
Consequence
A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification occurred september 30, 1996.note: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 - 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.