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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V105000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/16/2002 to 09/18/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 399926 | 03/10/2004 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/2004 | 03/09/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the air filter paper in these vehicles can smolder or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to damage to the air induction system on these vehicles and/or an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air filter element. owner notification began on march 10, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 04s11.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 052212 | 11/14/2005 | 10018746 | Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
| 18614 | 05/01/2005 | 10017916 | Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| 03111 | 06/09/2003 | 10002772 | Engine cooling fan induced body boom, rough engine idle sensation or unusual engine noise at idle when the engine cooling fan is in the high speed mode. *tt | 09/16/2003 | |
| 16809 | 04/01/2003 | 10002642 | The new high flow water pump is not yet listed in the parts catalog but will be soon. the service can be ordered through normal part ordering system. *tt | 09/09/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 04208 | 01/01/2006 | 0635 | 10019382 | Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt | 03/13/2006 |
| 17928 | 07/01/2004 | 10009338 | Rough running, misfire and a lack of power due to a loss of compression. *tt | 09/24/2004 | |
| 02177 | 09/02/2002 | 10008581 | Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
| 17434 | 12/01/2003 | 10008296 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0172/p0175 (system too rich). *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| 02221 | 11/11/2002 | 10008304 | Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| 17703 | 04/01/2004 | 10008217 | Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 0415 | 01/26/2004 | 10007358 | Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips. *tt | 06/16/2004 | |
| 17503 | 01/01/2004 | 10007337 | Surge at a steady speed between 35 and 45 mph with no other driveability concerns. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
| 17234 | 09/01/2003 | 10004089 | Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| 17224 | 09/01/2003 | 10004081 | Intermittent rolling idle on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| 16982 | 07/01/2003 | 10003851 | Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| 16974 | 07/01/2003 | 10003848 | Engine oil leak near the oil pan or oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve (vulcan) engine. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| 03144 | 07/21/2003 | 10003744 | Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 0335 | 02/17/2003 | 10002482 | Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| 16613 | 02/01/2003 | 10002497 | Vehicles with very low odometer miles, may exhibit a higher than normal temporary start-up fast idle (1600-2500 rpm that decreases slowly). no service necessary. *tt | 09/03/2003 | |
| 870197 | 10/22/2002 | 10000592 | Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have had my compressor in dec 2008 to fix the ac problem i had then but it never was. then my mechanic suggested that was the condenser changed and now that hasn't solved the problem. i am beginning to wonder if this is not a problem the manufacturers need to look at. with this economy spending the money a i am not to mention that i am still making payments to the finance company is an added headache. please help! *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| Whenever the car is rained upon, water runs into the fan motor air intake, then into the fan blower motor, which is inside the car behind the glove box, and then runs out onto the right front passenger floorboard. i have had to replace one blower motor that shorted out from the water in it, and have to pull the carpet up so it can dry out. also, afraid of the possibility of mold growing either in the air vents or in the carpet. i took the car to the dealership and the service representative told me he has seen other cars like mine having the same problem. the dealership sells a part to install under the hood over the air blower intake to channel water away to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 72000 | 1 | 03/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the engine would jerk. the dealership determined the engine mounts needed to be replaced, but the vehicle could still be driven. a month later, while attempting to proceed at a stop sign, the vehicle would not move forward. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the motor mounts caused the failure. | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 13500 | 1 | |
| The consumer received recall 04v105000 regarding air filter paper. the dealer claimed that the recall part was replaced, but the consumer insisted that it wasn't replaced. the consumer found that the original air filter was still in the vehicle. *ak the service dealer fixed the air leak in the drivers side door and replaced the air filter. *sc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer believed the fix for the recall would cause a safety problem in the future. *ph recall#04v105000. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 1 | 06/01/2003 | |
| Nhtsa recall# 04v105000 subject:air filter paper/fire. the consumer called the dealer to make an appointment for the free remedy. the dealer assured the consumer that the parts were available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3/23/2004 and the dealer did not have the parts. *jb *jb | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 2 | ||
| Nhtsa recall 04v105000 concerning air filter paper/fire. consumer made an appointment on 3/22/2004 for recall repairs. dealer did not have the parts, but told consumer when the appointment was made that the parts were available. also, dealer performed the recall for the brake light switch which the consumer had no information on this recall. dealer did not know when the parts will be available to repair the air filter paper.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/26/2005 | 56012 | 4 | 10/11/2003 |
| 2003 mercury sable blower motor inoperable. occurred in january as an intermittent issue. motor failed completely in mar 2005. technical service bulletin issued effective 7/16/2004 states: 2001-2004 taurus/sable: water in blower case-blower motor/resistor failure-vehicles built between 5/1/2003 to 12/15/2003. some vehicles may exhibit water in blower case, resulting in leakage to interior passenger floor. inspect and seal cowl area and install rain-hat. inspect and replace blower motor. the blower motor was replaced as was the resistor. the cowl leak is not on recall even though it causes significant water damge to electrical components and interior passenger space. this is a manufacturer defect and should not be the burden of the consumer. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 51000 | 2 | 03/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. the fan motor chirped when the fan was activated. the dealer stated that the fan motor was leaking water and they made the repair. however, the failure recurred and the air conditioner malfunctioned. the dealer stated that the a/c blower motor was rusted due to water leakage. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). the failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 40500 | 1 | 11/15/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. the contact stated that the windows fogged up and the defogger failed to activate. the driving visibility was reduced as a result. prior to the defogger failing the contact noticed water on the driver's side floor. the vehicle was still having this failure, and vehicle has not yet been inspected by the dealer. there was recall # 03v087000 concerning visibility:windshield, but the contacts vehicle was not included. the current mileage is 42,000, and failure mileage was 40,500. *ak the consumer stated the fan motor caused by consistent water intrusion into the vent. the consumer provided a copy of the repair invoice and receipt. updated 07/06/07 *tr | |||
| 05/11/1975 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Water leak in the front passenger cowl and has caused my blower motor to short and am no longer able to use it. *jb | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| I feel this is a safety issue due to the time of year. the vehicle di not have heat due to a the failure of the heater fan. the vehicle is only a year old and this is not covered under warranty. i feel that something like this should be looked into due to the age of the car and the fact that this component should be covered at no charge.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 3 | 10/31/2002 | |
| While driving in high speeds consumer heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front. consumer applied the brakes, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. *ak there was a gas smell inside of the vehicle, a steering vibration and the oil pan gasket was replaced. *jb | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| The oil pan gasket has been replaced twice on my vehicle and now it is leaking again. i suspect this is a manufacturing defect. how can i solve this problem? *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 3 | ||
| Consumer contacted the dealer on three occasions to get recall repairs done. dealer stated that parts were unavailable, and they did not know when they will be available. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Consumer contacted the dealer several times regarding air filter recall 04v105000 repairs. dealer stated the parts were unavailable. *ak | |||