2003 FORD E-450 Recalls (5)

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:
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-450 TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
17520
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Clunk from front suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
17799
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine roughness and driveability symptoms. *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:
0511
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
18382
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
05248
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Bulletin:
TSB-08-20-1
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe
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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