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
03214510/30/20030220410004856External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3l dit engines. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt01/12/2004
03211110/30/2003966710004822No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel. *tt01/09/2004
03212310/30/20039761810004834Low rpm, no start, runs poorly, stall. 7.3l dit engine. *tt01/09/2004
03212110/30/20039721610004832A high number of high pressure rexroth pumps and injection pressure regulators (ipr) are being replaced due to oil leaking, when all that is required is a new gasket or seal on either the pump or ipr. *tt01/09/2004
0321710/30/200395141210004818Rear of engine oil pan, near the crankshaft, may leak oil. *tt01/08/2004
0321510/30/20039510810004816Hard starting after the fuel injectors have been replaced. *tt01/08/2004
0321410/30/20039510710004815Poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tt01/08/2004
0321110/30/200394231510004812Loss of power and malfunction indicator lamp may also illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes 128 and 845 or p0236 and p0238 stored in memory. *tt01/08/2004
0321210/30/20039551910004813Hesitation, stumble, lack of power, rough idle and poor performance on vehicles with 7.3l di turbo diesel built from 2/9/94. *tt01/08/2004
03211010/30/20039631810004821Hard or no start, hesitation, idle rough, low power, misses, stalls. *tt01/08/2004
1669703/01/200310001943Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb07/28/2003
9761803/17/199752000Low rpm- 7.3l dit engine fails to start- code 340 stored in memory and/or engine fails to achieve rated speed for 2-3 minutes after extended cold soak- f-series built through 2/9/96 and all econolines. *jd07/17/1997
9721601/20/199751404Leak - oil leakat engine valley pan and/or high pressure oil pump - vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tw06/27/1997
95151707/01/199545945Leaks - oil - front cover or gear housing vehicles with fd1460 engine. *sd04/25/1996
9551903/01/199539888Improper oil dipstick causes driveability concerns. *tw11/01/1995
9561903/01/19953057500Unknown11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
BC313097022102/21/199751716Diesel exhaust smell in passenger cabin may be due to poor connection at the inlet or outlet to/from the turbo. *tw06/27/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
461708/01/1998615155Brief information on vehicles exhibiting lack of power condition. *tt01/02/2001
462508/01/1998615162Brief information on vehicles exhibiting a stall on deceleration condition. *tt01/02/2001
461608/01/1998615154Brief information vehicles exhibiting hard start / no start condition. *tt01/02/2001
462908/01/1998615165Brief information concern vehicles exhbiting external oil leaks. *tt01/02/2001
98-472609/01/1998607139Repeat message, no change: hard start/ no start. *ak11/02/2000
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
98231311/23/1998603760Some vehicles with a 7.3l direct injection (di) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns may be present: rough idle, stalling, hesitation/ stumble, loss / lack of power, poor fuel economy, and excessive oil consumption.03/04/1999
95171408/01/199545971Engine- 'knocking' noise - when operating engine at 200-2300 rpm - fd1460 engine04/25/1996
957904/01/199541010Vehicles with 7.3l direct injection diesel engines may experience one or more of the following conditions: rough idle, stalling hesitation/stumble, loss/lack of power, poor fuel economy excessive oil consumption. *tw11/01/1995
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
9510705/01/199542092Vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed. *tw11/01/1995
9571004/01/199541011Some vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to the idle speed. *tw11/01/1995
9561903/01/19953057500Unknown11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
0321310/30/20039561310004814A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt01/08/2004
98-473409/01/1998607148Lack of power due to failure of engine turbo boost11/02/2000
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 - EMISSION CONTROL
98231011/23/1998603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak03/03/1999
94231511/01/199437739Loss of power due to incorrect map sensor installed. *tw01/06/1995
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
05/07/2005146000311/09/1999
 Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford f super duty. the contact stated that his vehicle should be included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v553000 (electrical system: software) and ford recall number 07s57. he has replaced three cam sensors in his vehicle since it was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 146,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
107/22/1994
 Engine failed due to failure of the recall component, however owner not notified prior to damage. (97s92). egr tube. (mjs)