1997 FORD F-350 SD Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 07V553000 on 12/04/2007
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Affected:
- 1,176,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 09V399000 on 10/12/2009
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Affected:
- 4,500,000
- Defect:
- Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Consequence:
- A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
- Correction:
- Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
- Notes:
- Ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1997 FORD F-350 SD TSB
- Bulletin:
- 982721
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning. *yc