Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V444000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/23/2002 to 11/19/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 214849 | 10/15/2004 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/2004 | 09/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0582 | 06/07/2005 | 10017921 | Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| 18115 | 08/01/2004 | 10013246 | Various driveability concerns such as hard start, no start, hesitation, runs rough, erratic shifts, and the malfunction indicator lamp on with a variety of diagnostic trouble codes. wiring harness chafing. *tt | 04/13/2005 | |
| 18101 | 08/01/2004 | 10013243 | Insufficient charging system output for modified vehicle use. *tt | 04/13/2005 | |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 17949 | 07/01/2004 | 10009345 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2195, p2916, p2197 and/or p2198. *tt | 09/24/2004 | |
| 17820 | 05/01/2004 | 10008570 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2195 and/or p2197. *tt | 08/05/2004 | |
| 17733 | 04/01/2004 | 10008234 | Restraints control module (rcm) connector removal and installation - service tip. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 03236 | 11/24/2003 | 10008155 | Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ecs) module on vehicles equipped with aftermarket high current devices. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| 17631 | 03/01/2004 | 10007406 | Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble codes b1866 or b1935. *tt | 06/22/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 9400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2004 ford e 250. the contact stated in order to remove his keys from the ignition; he would have to press and hold his foot on the brake pedal and hold the gear shift selector in the park position while applying slight force. the contact found (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v051000: vehicle speed control: cruise control) which he believed was directly related to the failure. the contact also stated the drivers side seat is defective.the dealer advised the contact that he would have to cover the repair expense for all three failures. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 9,400 and the approximate current mileage was 24,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 1 | 11/23/2003 | |
| Ford has not notified their customers of the 04s22 safety recall as of 10/6/04. on dealer's notification , posiibility of short in abs module could start fire in unattended vehicle - with the ignition off was stated. as well as a warning not to park any unsold recalled vehicles inside. *ak | |||