2003 FORD E-350 Recalls (7)
- 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:
- 08V478000 on 09/23/2008
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/2003 - 12/30/2003
- Affected:
- 6
- Defect:
- Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- Consequence:
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Correction:
- Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.
- Notes:
- 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-350 TSBs (15)
- 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:
- 03911
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4l or 6.8l engine. *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:
- 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:
- TSB-10-12-6
- Component:
- 073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
- Summary:
- Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with or without diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0611 code or var
- 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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