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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V553000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 1176000 | 12/29/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/05/2007 | 12/05/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on december 29, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 07s57.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 16921 | 06/01/2003 | 10002632 | Coolant leak due to broken radiator hose clamp. 1999-2003 models. *tt | 09/09/2003 | |
| 16597 | 02/01/2003 | 10002486 | Coolant leak due to a broken lower radiator hose clamp. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 02194 | 09/30/2002 | 10008589 | Driveability-no start/repeat starter failure-repeat starter replacement. electrical-sticking or binding ignition lock cylinder between start and run. engine-starting-starter staying engaged at start up. *mj | 08/09/2004 | |
| 17406 | 09/01/2004 | 18147 | 10008288 | Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. *mj this oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03. *tt | 07/26/2004 |
| 03205 | 10/13/2003 | 02194 | 10004888 | No start/repeat starter failure or a sticking/binding ignition lock cylinder, starter staying engaged at start up. also includes 2003 super duty f series. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 032146 | 10/30/2003 | 02205 | 10004857 | Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3l diesel engine. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt | 01/12/2004 |
| 032138 | 10/30/2003 | 00174 | 10004849 | Vehicles equipped with 7.3l dit engine built after engine serial number 896812 may have a injection control pressure (icp) oil aeration reading that is higher than the specification. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 16662 | 02/01/2003 | 10002512 | Lack of power, smoke, or oil leaks around the charge air cooler (cac). 1999-2003 super duty/excursion vehicles equipped with 7.3 or 6.0 ford navistar diesel engine. *tt | 09/04/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 15888 | 05/01/2002 | 637757 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt squeal. *tt | 12/04/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 16859 | 10/30/2003 | 10004883 | Some vehicles built after 12/7/1998 equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise from the turbocharger. 2003 super duty f series also included. *tt | 01/13/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 130000 | 2 | |
| I own a 1999 ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. this is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but ford is doing nothing about it. i call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted almost $3000 to fix the problem. there is no recall on this failure and ford is doing nothing about it. i found a company named timesert that sells a ford triton spark plug steel inser kit and paid over $400 for the kit and did the repairs myself....when a company like timesert makes a kit specifically to fix this problem with fords it's hard not to believe there is a serious problem here that ford needs to correct. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 73000 | 1 | 10/22/1999 |
| 99 expedition with 5.4 l triton v-8 forcible ejected spark plug from cylinder head leading to engine failure. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 130000 | 2 | |
| I own a 1999 ford expedition and have now had 2 spark plugs eject out of the cylinder head due destroying the coils of each spark plug in the process. this is a widely know issue with 1997-2000 fords, but ford is doing nothing about it. i call the dealer in carlsbad california and was quoted almost $3000 to fix the problem. there is no recall on this failure and ford is doing nothing about it. i found a company named timesert that sells a ford triton spark plug steel inser kit and paid over $400 for the kit and did the repairs myself....when a company like timesert makes a kit specifically to fix this problem with fords it's hard not to believe there is a serious problem here that ford needs to correct. *jb | |||