1997 FORD E-150 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
01V114000 on 04/22/2001
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
04/08/1996 - 11/13/2000
Affected:
151,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. owner notification began april 19, 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:
07V336000 on 08/02/2007
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
04/08/1996 - 08/01/2002
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> .
Campaign:
10V271000 on 06/16/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
13
Defect:
All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. there is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
Consequence:
The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Correction:
All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on june 22, 2010. owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by all in one mobility and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by chrysler, ford, honda, or general motors.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> .

1997 FORD E-150 TSBs (36)

Bulletin:
BC0696961023
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0750961017
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0782961014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns of check engine light 'on'. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0844961008
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0853961007
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Airbag light on & code 21, may be caused by an electromagnetic interference generated within the electrical system. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0883961004
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0884961004
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
For misfire concerns on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l engines. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5195961001
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5197961001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5201961001
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *tt
Bulletin:
BC5219961001
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Incorrect information in 1997 evtm manual. pin call-outs illustrations for c224 & c225 are in reverse order. *tt
Bulletin:
BC0325961129
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Some front end serpentine belts may make noise when between 30 and 50 degrees fahrenheit. *tw
Bulletin:
BC0325972301
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 5.4l front end serpetntine belts may make some noise between temperatures fo 30 f-50 f. *jd
Bulletin:
97090297183
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc
Bulletin:
980317
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Symptoms regarding p0300-p0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6l engines. *yc
Bulletin:
982474
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles with the 4.2l engine may exhibit a vibration or boom, off idle between 870-900 rpms. *yc
Bulletin:
976011
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
Bulletin:
99131
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
99146
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Concerns with the oil dipstick and / or pcv valve dislodging from the engine and / or engine oil leaking from dipstick tube. *tt
Bulletin:
99207
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
99234
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt
Bulletin:
6996
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts. *tt
Bulletin:
13186
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2l. *mjs
Bulletin:
11496
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.2l engine may exhibit a vibration or boom, off idle between 870 - 900 rpms. *tt
Bulletin:
4619
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455 set. *tt
Bulletin:
4628
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise. *tt
Bulletin:
4638
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on, with p0300 - p0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
090308
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455
Bulletin:
15038
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit rapid wear of the front brake pads (under 10,000 miles). *tt
Bulletin:
14992
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a driveline vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50 - 55 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
15517
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration. *yd
Bulletin:
15354
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit accelerated front disc brake pad wear under extreme loading conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
15799
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
17381
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Front brake pad wear. *tt
Bulletin:
05248
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
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

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