1999 FORD F-550 SD Recalls (9)

Campaign:
98V116000 on 06/01/1998
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
09/02/1997 - 05/18/1998
Affected:
90,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. one or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
Consequence:
If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 26, 1998.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:
98V303000 on 12/01/1998
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
09/24/1998 - 09/24/1998
Affected:
20
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty trucks. the cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.
Consequence:
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin january 3, 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:
99V062001 on 03/30/1999
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
03/01/1998 - 03/03/1999
Affected:
898,739
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. a cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Consequence:
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Notes:
A pre-release warning letter that identified an interim fix until the parts for the permanent fix became available was mailed to owners beginning march 27, 1999.a second owner notification, identifying the permanent fix was mailed to owners beginning may 24, 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:
01V046000 on 02/27/2001
Component:
Tires:valve
Manufactured:
09/07/1997 - 10/20/2000
Affected:
102,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. the valve stems may have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
Consequence:
If not maintained, could result in a sidewall zipper failure. a zipper failure during inflation of a damaged tire could result in injury to someone near the tire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. owner notification began march 28, 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:
02V068000 on 03/24/2002
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
Manufactured:
01/02/1998 - 09/29/1998
Affected:
51,846
Defect:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
Consequence:
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. owner notification began april 5, 2002. 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 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06V286000 on 08/01/2006
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Affected:
1,200,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
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:
07E106000 on 12/18/2007
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Affected:
130,000
Defect:
Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation.
Consequence:
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.customers may 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 F-550 SD TSBs (84)

Bulletin:
982463
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
A temporary technicla assistance hotline has been established to help with diagnostics and / or mechanical concerns with the new venture transfer case on some vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
982541
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 7.3l dit have a strategy that includes a cold weather idle kicker feature which, under certain conditions will automatically elevate the idle speed after 130 seconds of idling at cold temperatures. *yc
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
Bulletin:
982740
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable. *yc
Bulletin:
9942
Component:
035000 service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Summary:
Customer may complain of brake fluid leaking at the left rear wheel. *tt
Bulletin:
5809
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Information regarding production change to upper radiator hose. *tt
Bulletin:
12542
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Information regarding oil to air (ota) transmission fluid cooler service. *tt
Bulletin:
12611
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Subject regarding adjustment to the front end alighment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle directional sensitivity concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
99S09
Component:
182000 vehicle speed control:linkages
Summary:
Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
9982
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Concerns with steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts. *tt
Bulletin:
98B32
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Subject regarding installation of rear brake shields. *tt
Bulletin:
6305
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Experiencing harst heavy throttle 2-3 / 3-4. *tt
Bulletin:
983316
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position. *tt
Bulletin:
983317
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire pressure. *tt
Bulletin:
996747
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with either the trailer towing package or chassis cab may exhibit various trailer related electrical conditions. instructions on installing the trailer towing relays and fuses are provided in the trailer towing kit.
Bulletin:
996875
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Engineering is investigating all brake concerns on vehicles exhibiting brake noise. *tt
Bulletin:
9913030
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with either the trailer towing package or chassis cab may exhibit various trailer related electrical conditions such as: backup lights inoperative, trailer battery feed inoperative or electric brake power inoperative
Bulletin:
9913127
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Information on diagnosing 7.3l dit vehicles built prior to 4/1/99 exhibiting a turbocharger noise, exhaust noise, or oil / soot presence on rear of engine or turbocharger. *tt
Bulletin:
98B32
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Subject regarding owner notification program for installation of rear brake shield(s). *tt
Bulletin:
99212
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit the front or rear center hub cap falling off while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
6900
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Some vehicles built prior to 4/1/1999 may exhibit turbocharger noise, exhaust noise, or oil / soot presence on rear of engine or turocharger. *tt
Bulletin:
6936
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Sonf vehicles which are painted white may exhibit a discoloration / staining of the paint on the inner door area near the side mirrors. *tt
Bulletin:
6989
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on repairing paint chips on interior trim. *tt
Bulletin:
7001
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Some trucks equipped with a 7.3l dit may exhibit a noisy power steering pump. *tt
Bulletin:
7017
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Information regarding repeat fuel pump failures- mexico. *mjs
Bulletin:
13173
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding repairing paint chips on interior trim. *mjs
Bulletin:
13189
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Information regarding request for dealer feedback for noisy power steering pump in louisville, ky and detroit, mi areas only. *mjs
Bulletin:
13197
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Iinformation regarding repeat fuel pump failures. *mjs
Bulletin:
6622
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Information on a new trac-tech limited slip differential. *tt
Bulletin:
7431
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern. *tt
Bulletin:
13470
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle directional sensitivity concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
8167
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem. *tt
Bulletin:
13876
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem. *tt
Bulletin:
13758
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle directional sensitivity concerns. *mjs
Bulletin:
8401
Component:
107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:
Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies. *tt
Bulletin:
8432
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with manual temperature control may exhibit a temperature control knob that falls off. *tt
Bulletin:
14006
Component:
107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:
Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies or after performing tsb 99-12-12 (brakes - new design front rotor and hub - includes vehicles with 4x4 - service tip). *tt
Bulletin:
14020
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Concerns with the manual temperature control knob falling off. *tt
Bulletin:
985035
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine and 4r100 transmission may exhibit a rattle / scrapping noise in the converter housing area of the case. *tt
Bulletin:
985055
Component:
101200 power train:clutch assembly:bell housing
Summary:
Condition described as noise from bellhousing area. *tt
Bulletin:
0074
Component:
045200 service brakes, air:disc:pads
Summary:
Experiencing premature rear wheel inner brake pad wear occurring on some vehicles used in severe duty applications. **mr
Bulletin:
8167
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low engagement or stuck in 4x4 low engagement, with no dtc's stored in the gem. **mr
Bulletin:
8487
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Information regarding transfer case hall effect encoder tips. **mr
Bulletin:
14043
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Information regarding transfer case hall effect encoder tips. **mr
Bulletin:
98-4730
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Repeat message , revised concerning abs light on and 4 wabs codes set. *ak
Bulletin:
6292
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Addressing concerns of no 3-4 or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control. *tt
Bulletin:
12758
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engines and 4r100 transmissions and having a vehicle buid date prior to 12/7/1998, may exhibit a harshness / surge / jerk on heavy throttle 2-3 and / or 3-4 upshifts. *tt
Bulletin:
9982
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing steering wheel fight after hitting bumps or ruts in the road on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
12507
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
All vehicles built december 1998 and after are equipped with a revised upper radiator hose changed in production. *tt
Bulletin:
12752
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles eqipped with ;7.3l diesel engines and 4r100 transmissions may exhibit a no 3-4 upshift condition or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control. *tt
Bulletin:
13105
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information on brake noise. *tt
Bulletin:
13165
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Some vehicles which are painted white may exhibit a discoloration / staining of the paint on the inner door area near the side mirrors. *tt
Bulletin:
13455
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern. some dealers are replacing the current pilot bearing with an aftermarket sealed ball bearing. *tt
Bulletin:
4637
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
Anti-skid brake system (abs) light on and 4wabs codes set. *tt
Bulletin:
4659
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Concerns with the beverage holder at the center of the instrument panel on some vehicles may not flip open when the tray is pulled out. *tt
Bulletin:
11777
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding the beverage holder at the center of the instrument panel on some vehicles may not flip open when the tray is pulled out. *tt
Bulletin:
5361
Component:
204000 wheels:cap/cover/hub
Summary:
Some dual rear wheel equipped trucks may exhibit a concern with a front or rear center hub cap falling off while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
5379
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the front leaf springs. *tt
Bulletin:
5380
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some 4x2 and 4x4 trucks may exhibit wheel alignment concerns including drift / pull right or left, tire wear, shimmy after hitting small bumps and / or steering is inclined to follow grooves in the pavement. *tt
Bulletin:
12276
Component:
205000 wheels:multi piece
Summary:
Some dual rear wheel equipped trucks may exhibit a concern with a front or rear center hub cap falling off while driving. *tt
Bulletin:
12293
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some 4x2 and 4x4 trucks may exhibit wheel alignment concerns including drift / pull right or left, tire wear, shimmy after hitting small bumps and / or steering is inclined to follow grooves in the pavement. *tt
Bulletin:
98L20
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Special field action regarding revised waranty information. *tt
Bulletin:
14455
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs. *tt
Bulletin:
14840
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
A slight purge of grease from the front hub bearing unit that may be noted between the hub unit and the inboard rotor flange. *tt
Bulletin:
01L02
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Special field action on certain trucks equipped with 19.5-inch commercial truck tires with steel cord sidewalls - owner's guide supplement and information labels. *tt
Bulletin:
14105
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Some vehicles built before 2/5/2000 equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a noise level emitting from the power steering system which some customers may find objectionable. a revised power steering line which runs from the steering
Bulletin:
15109
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *yd
Bulletin:
15292
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle upon pto engagement. *tt
Bulletin:
03174
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts. 2003, 2004 f450 and f550 models included. *tt
Bulletin:
17603
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
17554
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil/dust film at cac connections. *mj
Bulletin:
17571
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or p0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory error). *tt
Bulletin:
17406
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt
Bulletin:
02227
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj
Bulletin:
16403
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj
Bulletin:
17829
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case. *tt
Bulletin:
18223
Component:
033100 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Summary:
Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt
Bulletin:
18406
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit. *tt
Bulletin:
04185
Component:
107000 power train:axle hubs
Summary:
Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking. *tt
Bulletin:
18376
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
Bulletin:
04227
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Drive away shudder or vibration. *eh
Bulletin:
042107
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
05174
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. *tt
Bulletin:
20052
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj

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