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 | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V018000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 370000 | 02/18/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/02/1994 | 02/04/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. if the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; bumper assembly. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673.also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 98113 | 01/19/1998 | 605574 | Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 98115 | 01/19/1998 | 605576 | Information regarding random hairline cracks, star cracking in rear sheet molding composite (smc) fenders - dual rear vehicles operating in severe duty conditions. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055148 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2922950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39847 | Revised mounting torque for bumpers. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 12/11/1994 | 3 | 02/07/1994 | |
| When driving along at a speed of 55 the vehicle started to make a noise and then there was a vibration, the abs brakes just don't seem to work. *ak brakes chatter and have a front end rumble, consumer feels abs is not synchronized to grab both brakes at the same time, brake cable continues to rub on the left rear shock, dealer stated asbestos lining is not used anymore due to environmental hazards, causing rotors to glaze. front bumper can not withstand a 2.5 collision. driver's seat lumbar support does not hold air pressure, passenger seat squeaks after being serviced three times. poor gas mileage and high idle, consumer states while filling fuel tank, the nozzle would click off several times before tank was full. windshiled wipers would skip and chatter while in use. *slc | |||
| 01/10/1995 | |||
| Formby ford in silverthorn colorado denied recall service due to truck having snow plow mounting frame. please describe details. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 12/07/1994 | 3 | ||
| Improper sealing of door gaskets allowing fumes to be emitted in passenger compartment. tt | |||
| 09/22/1994 | |||
| Passenger side door has a defect . tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/27/1996 | |||
| Since purchasing vehicle paint has appeared to be slightly faded. consumer has constantly waxed and polishe dvehicle, but of no avail. | |||