2003 FORD E-250 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
04V232000 on 05/23/2004
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
05/29/2001 - 07/25/2002
Affected:
28,456
Defect:
Certain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, "certification." for certain 2003 e250 vans built with lt225/75r16e tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on the label. in addition, the tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for the rear tires on certain 2002 e350 wagons and for the front tires on certain 2002 e250 vans built with these tires.
Consequence:
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation recommendation can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. if an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on july 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04l20.the 2003 e250 van is not part of the incorrect tire pressure portion of this recall.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V444000 on 09/14/2004
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
04/22/2002 - 11/18/2003
Affected:
214,849
Defect:
On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Consequence:
The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.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:
04V445000 on 09/15/2004
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
04/22/2002 - 04/29/2004
Affected:
253,076
Defect:
On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. this change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Consequence:
These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. the recall began september 27, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s23/customer satisfaction program 04n03. 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:
06E056000 on 06/22/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
58,640
Defect:
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence:
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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:
07V336000 on 08/02/2007
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
08/04/2002 - 12/30/2002
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> .

2003 FORD E-250 TSBs (14)

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:
16738
Component:
033100 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Summary:
Vehicles with vacuum boost brakes may exhibit a condition of brake drag, however due to equal brake drag there is no brake pull condition. *tt
Bulletin:
16804
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Brake drag or failure to fully release. *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:
04N03
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Customer satisfaction program 04n03. additional warranty coverage for anti-lock brake system module. *tt
Bulletin:
18250
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. oasis. to include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt
Bulletin:
18069
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
18735
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
05173
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1131 and/or p1151 - 4.2l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
05248
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Bulletin:
19527
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Headlight adjustment needed. *kb
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
Bulletin:
ASI-44534
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *p

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