Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
97V209000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1993 to 10/28/1997V (Vehicle)6400001/19/1998MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/13/199711/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home chassis. hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (egr) tube on the engine. a hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Consequence SummaryDepending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the egr tube.
NotesOwner notification began january 19, 1998. 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 motorhome customer service at 1-800-444-3311.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
95151707/01/199545945Leaks - oil - front cover or gear housing vehicles with fd1460 engine. *sd04/25/1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
95171408/01/199545971Engine- 'knocking' noise - when operating engine at 200-2300 rpm - fd1460 engine04/25/1996
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
9571241013During highway deceleration or engine start-up, there may be a hooting noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw11/01/1995
9561903/01/19953057500Unknown11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
98201010/12/1998603695Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise from the exhaust system. *yc03/02/1999
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
95101505/01/199542099Hydromounted cab - evaporative emission lines rubbing on the fender. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
9815608/03/1998609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak01/29/2001
BC324197021002/10/199751863Exhaust leaks or noise at the joint between the y-pipe and the exhaust manifold. *tw07/17/1997
96221310/21/199650952Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/01/1998503/31/1993
 Repeated failures of serpentine belt and idler tensioner pulley.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
01/01/1998503/31/1993
 Repeated failures of serpentine belt and idler tensioner pulley.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
 Consumer received a recall notice on his motor home in jan 98, and has not been able to get an appointment to have vehicle repaired. owner has been in contact with the manufacturer's customer service division . *ak

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