1999 FORD E-350 Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 98V257000 on 10/14/1998
- Component:
- Power train:manual transmission
- Manufactured:
- 08/12/1998 - 08/23/1998
- Affected:
- 350
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. these vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.
- Consequence:
- This can result in the vehicle being driven at an unsafe or illegal speed should the driver not realize that his vehicle road speed is greater than the speedometer indication.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began february 26, 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:
- 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:
- 00V115000 on 05/01/2000
- Component:
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Manufactured:
- 08/16/1998 - 12/22/1999
- Affected:
- 3,300
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. the lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
- Consequence:
- If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began may 15, 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.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:
- 01V114000 on 04/22/2001
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 04/08/1996 - 11/13/2000
- Affected:
- 151,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. owner notification began april 19, 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.
- 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-350 TSBs (31)
- Bulletin:
- 5901
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Service tips for identifying injector driver module (idm) failure with diagnostic trouble code p1298. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 6417
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Addressing tire balance hints. *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:
- 12914
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle is driven extensively on gravel surfaces. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8223
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle is driven extensively on gravel surfaces. *tt
- 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:
- 0077
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit damage to the lower rear brake caliber boots when the vehicle is used extensively on gravel surfaces. **mr
- Bulletin:
- 12562
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code p1298. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12835
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Subject regarding tire balance hint. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5343
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- This bulletin states that replacement under warranty of certain specified components on any 7.3l dit diesel vehicle, requires that the replaced component be returned with the appropriate year diesel engine diagnostic guide for warranty reim
- Bulletin:
- 12261
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding engine diagnostic guide for warranty reimbursement. *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:
- 14736
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Some cutaways equipped with single rear wheels (only) may exhibit early rear brake wear when operated in muddy or slushy conditions even after following ssm 14576 (install rear brake dust shield assemblies). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13914
- Component:
- 034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Summary:
- Information pertaining to vehicles exhibiting damage to the lower rear brake caliper boots when the vehicle is driven extensively on gravel surfaces. *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:
- 14963
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code c1229, c1230 and c1237. *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:
- 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:
- 0511
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure. *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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