Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1220812/01/1998615470Some texas department of transportation (dot) trucks may encounter a radio frequency interference (rfi) condition when using hand held two-way radios in the range of 47.18 mhz. *tt01/16/2001
98502811/01/1998613068Information regarding a new service part released for the license plate light circuit which will reduce the cose of repairs. *tt06/16/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
1215411/01/1998613173Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs06/19/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
1526009/01/2001625810Concerns with corroded positive starter cable. *tt12/03/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES06V286000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V488000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V078000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES05V388000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V336000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES07V347000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford
EA05005FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/22/200508/02/2006ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V025000
 Ea05-005 is closed with ford

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
01/03/200590000101/17/2001
 I have an 1997 f150 ford truck. it was parked at 5:30 between 9:30-10:00pm it caught on fire for no reason. in the insurance investigation it was determined it was caused by a short in the wires the hot spot being in the steering column. parked at 5:45. at 10:00 pm heard a loud noise like thunder. neighbor called and informed of truck was on fire. the fire was coming from the engine compartment. the tire on the drivers side burned and exploded. the fire seemed to be more intense on the drivers side. the fire damaged the car port. have photos and will e-mail to bruce york. prior to the fire a fuse had been changed because the vehicle would not come out of park. the vehicle had cruise control but do not know if it worked the month before fire because it had not been used. vehicle was insured by state farm. claim #53e484047. claim rep kelly jacobs. *jb