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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232007 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/23/1998 to 08/29/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6700 | 03/20/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/21/2000 | 09/26/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V024000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/16/2000 to 12/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 546 | 01/31/2002 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/18/2002 | 02/04/2002 | 575 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 002311 | 11/13/2000 | 616528 | This 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 electr | 03/02/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | |||||
| 02235 | 11/25/2002 | 10008313 | Air brake foot valve replacement on vehicles equipped with e14 foot valve. *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 0263 | 04/01/2002 | 636029 | Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 18223 | 10/01/2004 | 10010734 | Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| 15375 | 11/01/2001 | 630384 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hydromax lamp illumination while driving, and/or a diagnostic trouble code c1149. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| 0215 | 01/21/2002 | 630009 | Hydromax light on with diagnostic trouble code c1149 stored in memory. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
| 0215 | 01/21/2002 | 630007 | Hydromax light on with diagnostic trouble code c1149 stored in memory. *tt | 04/11/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 51650 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f650. while decelerating at 5 mph, the brakes made a grinding noise. the contact noticed that the rear inside disc rotors showed signs of metal against metal wear. he stated that the inboard disk pad had almost worn completely through the disk rotor. this could have caused the piston seals to fail and release all of the brake fluid. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the current mileage was 51,700 and failure mileage was 51,650. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 3 | |||
| Hydraulic cylinder clutch pedal malfunctioned, causing vehicle to accelerate when applying brakes. dealer has replaced cylinder three times. please provide further information.*ak | |||