Recall Information

Description

Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.

Safety Risk

The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.

Remedy

Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

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Description

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

Safety Risk

This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on may 30, 2003. 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 1-866-436-7332.

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Description

On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

Safety Risk

This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'

Remedy

Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to perform the repairs under this program free of charge parts and labor. If you had the interim repair speed control system disconnect performed, the final repair will restore operation of the speed control system.

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Campaign:

97S86

Description

Automatic transmission shift cable retention

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98S20

Description

Aftermarket airbag on/off switch

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Campaign:

99E03

Description

Fuel filler valve

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Campaign:

96S60

Description

Rear axle track bar bracket/lower control arm bracket

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Campaign:

98S14

Description

Wheel attachment - lug nuts

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Campaign:

04L19

Description

Maintenance reminder letter

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Campaign:

00B33

Description

Key activated airbag "on-off" switch installation

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