2003 FORD ECONOLINE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
03V282000 on 08/06/2003
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Manufactured:
06/17/2001 - 03/19/2003
Affected:
64
Defect:
On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.
Consequence:
The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.
Correction:
Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. owner notification began on september 3, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 03s06.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:
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:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.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> .

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. 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 ECONOLINE TSBs (17)

Bulletin:
15271
Component:
091110 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:filling/charging
Summary:
Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg
Bulletin:
03B07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine replacement for vehicles manufactured with an incorrectly machined crankshaft. *tt
Bulletin:
16683
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16697
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16916
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps. *tt
Bulletin:
16788
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Vehicles with the controller area network (can) may exhibit a powertrain control module (pcm) non-communication event, which could lead to an unnecessary pcm replacement using normal diagnostics. various models including the 2003 super dut
Bulletin:
03148
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
Bulletin:
16258
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion. *tt
Bulletin:
17467
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt
Bulletin:
04E09
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Certain 2001 through 2003 model year econoline compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - rear high -pressure fuel line inspection. in some of the affected vehicles, the cng fitting connectors may develop a fuel leak at one or both of the fit
Bulletin:
04E10
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Emission recall 04e10: compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - fitting connector replacement. *mj
Bulletin:
17385
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Air bag lamp illuminated. *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:
16308
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available. *tt
Bulletin:
04174
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
Bulletin:
CSP-48B01
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. no model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series super duty vehicles, model years 2002-2005. updated
Bulletin:
TSB T2007-03
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Merlin multiplex system when a proer/ground lug is not correctly tightened or becomes loose for any reason; erratic system operation is possible.

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