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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V253003 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/15/1994 to 09/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 72940 | 11/04/1998 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/17/1998 | 08/31/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear lamp socket may not illuminate because the metal can in the lamp socket moves or separates from the plastic socket housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in malfunction of the stop or rear running lamps. center high mount stop lamp function is unaffected. rear lamp malfunction can result in following drivers not being alerted to the subject vehicle's presence or intended actions, particularly in the case in which both lamps have malfunctioned. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a revised rear lamp socket and wiring assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 4, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 982015 | 10/12/1998 | 603700 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) 32. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/16/2006 | 144110 | 1 | 02/16/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated during a state inspection the brake and running lights continually failed to illuminate. although, the bulbs were replaced six times the lights continued failing. the fuses were inspected, but were not the reason for the failures. there is a nhtsa recall, # 96v253003, regarding the tail lights. the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. update 3/9/2006 - *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/31/1999 | 0 | ||
| Brake light lamps are not working properly. *ak | |||
| Recall on brake lights--even after repairs, still didn't work correctly. | |||
| Consumer has received an recall letter saying to bring vehicle in to be inspected. manufacturer recall #mn-96s61, nhtsa #96v253003. dealer does not have parts. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brakes lights fail continually. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 10/01/1994 | ||
| Rear brake light socket overheated and the contact points melted, separating the contacts from the surface. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| Brakes lights failed, recall on other vin#'s, however consumers van does not qualify. | |||
| 09/20/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Rear brake lights did not illuminate due to metal holder separating from plastic housing prior to recall, recall repairs refused by manufacturer, no reason given to consumer. (96v253) and (96v-253.001). *ak | |||
| 07/13/1996 | 2 | 10/05/1995 | |
| The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut. *ak consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| The headlight lens fogged up and do not provide proper lighting at night.*ak | |||
| 06/23/1998 | |||
| Recall 96v- 253.001; the heat from the rear lamp socket, causing the socket to lose its tension and the socket to move. the rear lamp becomes inoperable without warning. manufacturer states has no knowledge of the recall. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1998 | |||
| When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| Rear lamp socket may not illuminate because metal can in lamp socket moves or separates form plastic socket housing. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 12/03/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice 96v253003, concerning tail lights. called at least 2 dealers & each dealer said they had no parts at that time. manufacturer did not send parts to either dealer as of yet. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair (96v-253) not completed due to lack of parts, tail light lamp. mjs | |||
| 07/07/1997 | |||
| Driver's side tail light does not come on. dealer is aware of the problem. dealer stated to consumer that van was not included in recall #96v253003, rear lamp socket . dealer not able to correct free of charge. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1998 | |||
| Consumer received a recall letter for rear lamps and sockets. the consumer stated that since receiving the letter, the parts have been unavailable. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. recall number 96v253003. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 1 | 03/03/1997 | |
| Received recall notice 96v253003. took vehicle on appointed day. after arriving was informed parts were sold, and owner would be notified when parts became available again. owner has not heard anything. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Faulty tail light connection. | |||
| 05/12/1997 | |||
| The left rear lamp wouldn't work when coming to a stop. consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and they told them that the piece of metal that connects lamp to the socket had separated. dealer did replace, but it keeps falling apart. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1996 | 10/12/1995 | ||
| Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors. in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| Neither the front or rear turn signals work, making it hard to make a turn while in traffic. dealer has been contacted. rear signals fixed via recall, front fixed at owner's expense. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Failure of the turn signal lights, lights do not work. tt | |||