1999 FORD F53 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
99V062001 on 03/30/1999
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
03/01/1998 - 03/03/1999
Affected:
898,739
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain 1997-1999 rhd explorer equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc engines and cruise control built from may 29, 1996 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 explorer/mountaineers equipped with 4.0l ohv/sohc or 5.0l engines or 1998-1999 rangers equipped with 2.5l, 3.0l ffv/efi or 4.0l engines and cruise control built from january 5, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1998-1999 mustangs equipped with 3.8l, 4.6l 2-valve or 4-valve engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; 1999 f250/f350/f450/f550 (over 8,500 lbs.) trucks equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999; and 1999 f-53 stripped chassis equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l engines and cruise control built from march 2, 1998 through march 4, 1999. a cruise control cable can interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the cruise control.
Consequence:
If the cruise control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the cruise control cables. at the present time, the replacement cables are not available. customers are being advised not to use the cruise control system until a replacement can be made.
Notes:
A pre-release warning letter that identified an interim fix until the parts for the permanent fix became available was mailed to owners beginning march 27, 1999.a second owner notification, identifying the permanent fix was mailed to owners beginning may 24, 1999.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.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:
10/05/1997 - 12/16/1999
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.

1999 FORD F53 TSBs (26)

Bulletin:
98255
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Some motorhome gas powered generators that draw fuel from the chanssis fuel tank may shut off before the fuel tank level reaches 1/4 full. *yc
Bulletin:
12595
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Concerns with tire and wheel vibrations. *tt
Bulletin:
12605
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Concerns with battery draw through the courtesy lamp relay. *tt
Bulletin:
6472
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Concerns with wheel and tire vibration / shake. *tt
Bulletin:
996077
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some motorhomes may exhibit tire and wheel vibration concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
996838
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customers may complain of intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driving in the rain. *tt
Bulletin:
13016
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some motorhomes equipped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
8253
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject addresses wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
6725
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on vehicles exhibiting a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
13079
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some motorhome chassis may exhibit intermittent engine stumble, stall or lack of power when driven in the rain. *tt
Bulletin:
12877
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding wheel and tire vibration / shake concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
12878
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with oil leaking out of the transmission shift lever tower. *tt
Bulletin:
00202
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. *jb
Bulletin:
00219
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit tire and wheel-induced vibration concerns. *jb
Bulletin:
002002
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. excessive water can cause loss of power and / or engine stumble. *jb
Bulletin:
0164
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some super duty vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2nd gear. *tt
Bulletin:
0173
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some motorhome chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
010702
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some motorhome chassis vehicles equpped with a 6.8l engine may exhibit a squealing noise from the engine compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
0147
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt
Bulletin:
010604
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an erratic transmission 1-2 upshift or 2-1 downshift or may start out in 2nd gear. *tt
Bulletin:
02141
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles built before 10/15/2001 may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf springs. this bulletin involves replacement of the rear leaf spring tip liner. *tt
Bulletin:
0263
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder. *tt
Bulletin:
0299
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain. *tt
Bulletin:
021712
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Concerns with motorhome generators shutting off when fuel tank reads 1/4 full. *tt
Bulletin:
020909
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Excessive amount of water into the air filter and a loss of power while driving in the rain. 1999-2004 super duty f-53 stripped chas. *tt
Bulletin:
07212
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe

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