1999 FORD E-250 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
99V046000 on 03/16/1999
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
01/28/1999 - 02/16/1999
Affected:
2,893
Defect:
Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. the strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the door striker.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 7, 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:
00V284000 on 09/21/2000
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/30/1998 - 09/19/2000
Affected:
4,500
Defect:
Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. however, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Consequence:
These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Correction:
Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. owner notification began november 2, 2000. 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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
07V336000 on 08/02/2007
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
04/08/1996 - 08/01/2002
Affected:
3,600,000
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence:
This could result in an underhood fire.
Correction:
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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.

Campaign:
08V051000 on 02/03/2008
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Manufactured:
09/02/1991 - 09/14/2003
Affected:
225,000
Defect:
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Consequence:
As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 08s01.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> .

1999 FORD E-250 TSBs (31)

Bulletin:
6360
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Concerns with fluid leaks at the transmission extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
6383
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Subject regarding transmission exhibiting a fluid leak at the extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
6417
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Addressing tire balance hints. *tt
Bulletin:
991611
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1406 stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
996766
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on vehicles equipped with 5.4l exhibiting a malfunction indicator light (mil) 'on' and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1406 which may be cuased by the powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. *tt
Bulletin:
6996
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts. *tt
Bulletin:
13186
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2l. *mjs
Bulletin:
6383
Component:
106100 power train:axle assembly:banjo housing
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l and 4r70w transmision may exhibit a fluid leak at the extension housing area. *tt
Bulletin:
7895
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals.
Bulletin:
13763
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Vehicles without front dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings due to damaged inner wheel bearing seals. *mjs
Bulletin:
980312
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Excessive white smoke. verify glow plug operation by performing glow plug system operation check on the hard start/no start diagnostic sheet. *tt
Bulletin:
13045
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble code p1406. *tt
Bulletin:
12835
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt
Bulletin:
14576
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes, if used in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
00L07
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
This bulletin involves fuel door label application / replacement. *jb
Bulletin:
0182
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
Bulletin:
14952
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes when operated in mud, slush, dirt, or other severe conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
01136
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
01122
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
On some vehicles there may be an oil leak from the right hand head gasket at the rear of the block / head joint. *tt
Bulletin:
14992
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a driveline vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50 - 55 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
15113
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd
Bulletin:
15591
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Some vehicles without front brake dust shields may exhibit premature wear of the front wheel bearings. *tt
Bulletin:
15631
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Concerns with dana 60 semi-float axles exhibiting a condition of axle chatter on turns. *tt
Bulletin:
15634
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Concerns with bump steer steering feeling noted when front wheels / tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt
Bulletin:
15799
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
15890
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Subject regarding early wear of the inner brake pad on the rear disc brakes. *tt
Bulletin:
17009
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt
Bulletin:
17211
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
A bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt
Bulletin:
17520
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunk from front suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
05248
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Bulletin:
071110
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj

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