2006 FORD F-150 Recalls (14)

Campaign:
05V520000 on 11/14/2005
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured:
09/05/2005 - 10/16/2005
Affected:
199,942
Defect:
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence:
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s40. 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:
05T022000 on 11/22/2005
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
34,396
Defect:
Certain continental contitrac tr owl, contitrac tr bsw, general grabber tr bsw, and contitrac bsw tires manufactured between may 29 and june 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain ford trucks and sold as replacement tires. these tires can wear prematurely which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.
Consequence:
Affected tires may not meet the endurance test requirements of the standard. continued use of the affected tires can result in tire failure which could lead to vehicle damage or motor vehicle crash.
Correction:
Continental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on december 7, 2005. owners may contact continental at 704-588-5895.
Notes:
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:
06V033000 on 02/07/2006
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
03/28/2005 - 12/12/2005
Affected:
211,432
Defect:
Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.
Consequence:
This error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative.
Correction:
Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no.06c11. 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:
06E023000 on 03/13/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
292,000
Defect:
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo 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:
06E060000 on 06/28/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
87,745
Defect:
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Correction:
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aai motorsports aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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:
06E064000 on 07/16/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
4,029
Defect:
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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:
07E066000 on 08/28/2007
Component:
Equipment:electrical
Affected:
175
Defect:
Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
Consequence:
If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Correction:
All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford 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:
07E075000 on 09/17/2007
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
2,388
Defect:
Certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. fr390-b001l and fr390-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. the thickness is unstable inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on november 6, 2007. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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:
07E080000 on 09/24/2007
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
700
Defect:
Certain headlamp assemblies imported and sold as aftermarket equipment by sonar auto parts for use on 2004-2007 ford f150 pickup trucks. during production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Correction:
Sonar will notify owners and offer a full reimbursement for any noncompliant headlamps. the recall began on december 14, 2007. owners can contact sonar at 866-558-4264.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket sonar headlamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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:
07E089000 on 10/29/2007
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
238
Defect:
Certain spyder headlamp replacement assemblies sold for use on 2004 through 2007 ford f150 pickup trucks. during production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway.
Correction:
Spyder will notify owners and offer a full reimbursement for any noncompliant headlamps. the recall is expected to begin during november 2007. owners can contact spyder at 866-558-4264.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket spyder headlamp assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford f150 pickup trucks manufactured by ford motor company.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:
08V208000 on 05/06/2008
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
04/18/2004 - 05/30/2006
Affected:
605,684
Defect:
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
Consequence:
Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 08s05.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> .
Campaign:
11V107000 on 02/22/2011
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:
10/31/2004 - 01/23/2006
Affected:
1,325,000
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. if the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. if this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.
Consequence:
The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. repairs will be performed free of charge. this safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. the recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 11s18.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> .

2006 FORD F-150 TSBs (46)

Bulletin:
042421
Component:
151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:
Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:
04257
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Vehicle/steering wheel vibration at 50 mph (80 km/h) or higher - steering wheel nibble at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher. *tt
Bulletin:
04258
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
1st order vibration from the driveline at highway speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
05131
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration. *sc
Bulletin:
05215
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Buck/jerk or surge - 6.0l vehicles built before 8/22/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
052118
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Service procedure for repair or replacement of column shift cable. *tt
Bulletin:
18877
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Trailer brake controller applications. *tt
Bulletin:
18884
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Hard start, no start and/or other symptoms caused by a high pressure oil system leak - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
18891
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
20 inch and 22 inch high performance tires may exhibit a vibration in steering wheel and/or seat while driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a few hours. *tt
Bulletin:
04147
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
05102
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and/or various driveability conditions - 5.4l 3-valve engine - vehicles built before 4/20/2005. *tt
Bulletin:
05919
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Front tire wear on inside and/or outside edge. *tt rapid feathering wear of front tires. *tt rapid shoulder (toe) wear on inside edge of front tires. *tt
Bulletin:
051713
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt
Bulletin:
041601
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:
05252
Component:
210000 trailer hitches
Summary:
Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
051015
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
5.4l 3v with p030x and/or p0316 accompanied by spark knock. *tt
Bulletin:
052624
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt
Bulletin:
19010
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Vsm programming - service procedure update. *tt
Bulletin:
19103
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
New door edge protector - built after 2/1/2006. *tt
Bulletin:
19106
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pids missing from diagnostic tools. *tt
Bulletin:
0645
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
061112
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
4x4 front differential bracket repair. *tt
Bulletin:
01011901
Component:
034200 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Brake line interference with hanger plates on 2006 hd ford models. bllizzard snowplows. *tt
Bulletin:
06227
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift. *kb
Bulletin:
061916
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Shudder/vibration on moderate to hard acceleration. *kb
Bulletin:
07109
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Vibration from the driveline at highway speeds. *kb
Bulletin:
0765
Component:
022520 suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Summary:
Rear axle tube fracture at center carrier. *kb
Bulletin:
19785
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Erratic fuel gauge operation mil/dtc p0460/1/2/3 and/or instrument cluster dtc b1201 or b1204 *nj updated 10/04/07. *nj
Bulletin:
07213
Component:
015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Summary:
High pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage f-150). *nj
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
Bulletin:
08-2-9
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Erratic fuel gauge operation - mil on --dtcs p040/p0463 or instrument cluster module dtc b1201--vehicles built before 12/3/2007. *nj
Bulletin:
08-5-13
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
4.6l/5.4l--mil p0506 and/or p0505--hesitation/loss of rpm/difficulty starting/low idle rpm. *nj
Bulletin:
08-14-18
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Intermittent vehicle vibration--parking brake disengagement concerns. *nj
Bulletin:
20228
Component:
061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Summary:
1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip. *nj
Bulletin:
CSP-092908CS-01
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Roush/ford: vehicles manufactured by roush with an intercooled roush charger have an opportunity for an upgrade to an enhanced pcm calibration. not all f150 roushcharged vehicles will be affected by these variations. *pe updated 1
Bulletin:
TSB-08-18-2
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *
Bulletin:
CSP-092408CS-01
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in the case of the roushcharger for the f-150, the trucks calibration enhancements has been developed to better accommodate regional variations in premium fuel quali
Bulletin:
SI-20022
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Ford: some 2006-2008 f-150 lariat, xlt, and fx4 vehicles (excluding harley davidson and xl) may exhibit a whistle noise from the grille area when traveling at highway speeds of 65mph and greater. this may be the result of a possible gap b
Bulletin:
AS-21732
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Ford: there may be chaffing on a wire harness between the clockspring and driver airbag which cause the airbag warning light to come on. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-12-7-4
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-12-8-1
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. models 2003-05 thunderbird
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0114
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB16-0108
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some 2004-2014 f-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4wd) may exhibit noisy or engaged front hubs when operating in two-wheel drive (2wd) mode. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
Bulletin:
SSM 46542
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. the update
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:
SSM 47331
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, 6.8l modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. if diagnosis leads to only cam

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