Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 0471 | 12/31/2004 | 04262 | 10008201 | Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 17009 | 08/01/2003 | 10003149 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt | 10/09/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 180000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. the contact stated that during rainy weather, the general electric module would become wet and cause the vehicle to malfunction. the contact stated that the failure would also cause the vehicle to start independently, the lights would flash and the turn signals would illuminate independently. in addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. the dealer stated that they were aware of the failure and made a cover for the part. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a leak coming from the windshield that was allowing water to enter the general electronic module. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 240,000. | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. the contact stated the general electric module is getting wet and causing the vehicle to malfunction. the contact stated this failure causes the vehicle to start on its own, the lights will flash and the turn signals will go on and off. this causes the air bag lights to come on as well. the dealer stated they are aware of the failure and have made a cover for the part. the contact stated this only happens when it rains. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there is a leak coming from the windshield the is allowing water to get onto the general electronic module. the failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 240,000.rl | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 68200 | 1 | |
| While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud noise and pulled over. consumer saw the spark plug was defective, and drove home. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 124000 | 1 | 08/16/2001 |
| We were notified by police and fire department officials that there was a fire in our yard. our ford 250 was on fire and had not been driven for around 4 hours. upon investigation the fire marshall indicated the location of where the fire began and presumed it was the brake pressure switch based on its location. the car has been totaled and caught another vehicle on fire next to it. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/17/2006 | 63000 | 1 | 02/14/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was idle, a fire erupted which was caused by a faulty electrical system. the fire originated from the engine compartment front underhood. there were no warning signals prior to the incident. upon inspection, the cruise control deactivation switch and wiring for the electrical system was observed to be completely burnt to the ground. a fire report was taken# 06-017205. also, the manufacturer was notified, but would not offer any resolution while this case was under investigation. | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 124000 | 1 | 08/16/2001 |
| We were notified by police and fire department officials that there was a fire in our yard. our ford 250 was on fire and had not been driven for around 4 hours. upon investigation the fire marshall indicated the location of where the fire began and presumed it was the brake pressure switch based on its location. the car has been totaled and caught another vehicle on fire next to it. | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Fire in ford f-250 pick-up truck. parked in garage for about 2 hours. owner saw initial fire in engine compartment on driver's side. remains of cruise control deactivation switch were found and x-rayed; internal contacts were splattered from electrical arcing. fuse #13 was a 20 amp device and was the only one blown. according to ford wiring diagrams, that circuit fed the cds. the owner reported that the cruise control quit working last summer. the dealership told him it needed a new cc module and would cost $150.00. owner elected not to spend the money at that time. *jb | |||