Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232007FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/23/1998 to 08/29/2000V (Vehicle)670003/20/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/21/200009/26/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu. owner notification began march 20, 2001. 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 at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
02V024000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/16/2000 to 12/11/2001V (Vehicle)54601/31/2002MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/18/200202/04/2002575121
Defect SummaryCertain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Consequence SummaryA leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. owner notification began january 31, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00231111/13/2000616528This bulletin states that if the wheel speed sensor wires are not tie strapped correctly, it is possible for the wire to contact the wheel and / or brake drum. if the wire then becomes chafed, a false single may be sent to the abs electr03/02/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
0223511/25/200210008313Air brake foot valve replacement on vehicles equipped with e14 foot valve. *tt07/27/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
026304/01/2002636029Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder. *tt11/04/2002
008204/17/2000613576Information regarding a clear gel-like substance in the hydraulic brake master cylinder reservoir appearing on some vehicles. **mr07/21/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
1822310/01/200410010734Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt12/07/2004