1998 FORD AEROMAX Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 99V050000 on 03/22/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 04/28/1996 - 12/20/1997
- Affected:
- 1,687
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. the air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Consequence:
- The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. with the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began may 5, 1999.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).
- Campaign:
- 00V335000 on 10/26/2000
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 11/04/1996 - 12/17/1997
- Affected:
- 8,400
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with abs. these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ecu relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly connected to the system supply tank, rather than the system auxiliary primary tank.
- Consequence:
- A leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began february 16, 2001.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).
1998 FORD AEROMAX TSBs (39)
- Bulletin:
- BC2234970501
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vehicles may exhibit rear engine support bracket attatching bolts loosening. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2444970501
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with cummins m-11 and n-14 select plus engines may exhibit the air operated cooling fan running continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97050110609
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with the fd 1460 engine may exhibit rear engine support bracket attaching bolts lossening. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97010510638
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- The vertical exhaust heat shield may exhibit cracking around its mounting bolt hole. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970902971813
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Under certain conditions, road splash and spray may build up on the cab side windows. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970902971814
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970902971815
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles fan clutch may cycle on when electrical accessories, such as turn signals, headlamps, etc. are activated. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970902971816
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear and/or come off on some vehicles equipped with a detroit diesel engine and air conditioning. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 970902971817
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some electronically controlled diesel engines can be modified to increase engine output by altering the original engine management system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98424
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Condition with tires being lower than expected tire life. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98425
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Diagnostic informatin and wiring schematics for both the horton and kysor engine cooling fan clutches. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98517
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power and/or a whistling noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98518
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- The oil level indicator may be difficult to install and/or when installed may contact the crakshaft on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98711
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98257
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982520
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982115
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- A new service parts released. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982116
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- The lower radittor hose is being pulled off at the engine water pump on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982118
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- A noise heard during driveline torque.
- Bulletin:
- 98201
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated may occur on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98202
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- The power distribution box cover is now available. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982014
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Information regarding pto equipment attaching service tips. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982020
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Conditions with the turn signal handle may become loose / broken on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982022
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Delco-remy has made available a revised generator for service. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982023
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Hinges and hinge springs are now available for service for the optional ready line access door, butterfly doors or transverse access doors. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98237
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982322
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Illumination of the anti-lock brake lamp may occur and/ or there may be false anti-lock brake system (abs) messages on the optional message center on some vehicles. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98243
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9944
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 983295
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on the heavy truck technical assistance hotline. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9811333
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- Engineering is investigating conditions on the hood spring contacting the hood causing damage to the hood and / or insulation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98162
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- Hard to move the hood up and down.*ak
- Bulletin:
- 98157
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Front engine cover cracks. yd
- Bulletin:
- 9811468
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Some models with cat c10/c12 engines may exhibit cracks in the engine front cover, near the fan hub pulley support mounting contac studs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 991210
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 11755
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with the caterpillar 3306 engine may exhibit the lower radiator hose being disconnected from the engine water pump outlet. *tt
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