1994 FORD F53 Recall

Campaign:: 09V399000 on 10/12/2009
Component:: Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:: 02/24/1993 - 08/03/1994
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> .

1994 FORD F53 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: 962413
Component:: 022000 suspension:rear
Summary:: Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for f53 rv basic stripped chassis. *tw
Bulletin:: 962414
Component:: 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:: Steering - steering wheel alignment - clear vision. *tw
Bulletin:: 98167
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
Bulletin:: 985A12
Component:: 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
Summary:: Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt