Ford F-250 Sd 1997
Model F-250 Sd made in 1997 by Ford got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control.
Model 1997
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V399000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4500000 | 10/27/2009 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/2009 | 10/13/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 89000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine area. suddenly, the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate in a jerking motion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that one of the engine | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 89000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f250 sd. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine area; suddenly the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate in a jerking motion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated one of the engine spark plugs dislodged. a spark plug kit was installed and the failure continued to occur after the repair. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who stated the engine would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000. js | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 01/06/2008 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that the cruise control module caught fire in the beginning of 2008. the fire and police departments extinguished the fire and filed a report. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact stated that he never received a recall notice from ford, although ford stated that one was sent. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. | |||