Date: 31.01.1996
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Consequencs:
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Notes:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Date: 31.01.1996
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Consequencs:
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Notes:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Date: 31.01.1996
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Consequencs:
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Notes:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Date: 31.01.1996
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Consequencs:
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Notes:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Date: 31.01.1996
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will reinforce the bracket attachments of the rear liftgate gas assist cylinders which could pull away from the inside of the liftgate.
Consequencs:
If a bracket and gas assist cylinder were to detach completely from the liftgate and no longer bear against the liftgate as intended, the remaining assist cylinder would not hold the liftgate in an open position. personal injury could occur.
Notes:
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Date: 03.11.1999
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Consequencs:
with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Notes:
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Date: 03.11.1999
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Consequencs:
with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Notes:
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Date: 03.11.1999
Component: Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate > Support Device
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: on certain sport utility vehicles, the hydraulic lift cylinder bracket welds could fracture.
Consequencs:
with a broken bracket weld, there is a potential for the liftgate bracket to gradually bend inward allowing the lift cylinder ball stud to disengage, unexpectedly allowing the liftgate to fall from an open position.
Notes:
Dealers will install liftgate reinforcement brackets. depending upon the condition of the liftgate sheet metal in the area of the bracket, dealers may also install a larger reinforcement.
Date: 15.03.1995
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
Consequencs:
Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
Date: 15.03.1995
Component: Steering > Linkages > Tie Rod Assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The inner tie rod assemblies were improperly manufactured and can fracture causing shaking or shimmy at low speeds.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause the wheel on the side with the broken tie rod to tuck inward or outward and slide resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods and replace the suspect tie rods.
Date: 28.11.2000
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Consequencs:
Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Date: 28.11.2000
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Consequencs:
Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Date: 28.11.2000
Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.
Consequencs:
Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 13.10.2009
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequencs:
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Date: 24.02.1995
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.
Consequencs:
The passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.
Notes:
Dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.
Date: 29.08.1996
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. this does not comply with fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequencs:
Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .
Notes:
Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
