11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2001-05-22
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. Vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. Certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
Consequence
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. However, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Notes
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2000-08-10
Description
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx ii tires, size p235/75r15. Operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Consequence
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Corrective Action
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Notes
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 1998-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with factory installed sunroof. The sunroof glass panel assembly can separate while the vehicle is moving due to incorrect hinge engagement. This was caused by improper sunroof installation of the glass panel.
Consequence
Unexpected separation of the sunroof glass panel could possibly distract the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with an instruction booklet which thoroughly outlines, with illustrations, the proper procedures for the removal, storage, and reinstallation of the sunroof's glass panel. A warning label for attachment to the sunroof's latch knob will also be provided to the owners.
Notes
Owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who do not receive the instruction booklet and warning label 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 1996-02-29
Description
The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
Consequence
If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Notes
System: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern california counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern.note: 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 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Posted on: 1996-02-09
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Ford dealers will reinforce the bracket attachments.
Notes
Ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to reinforce the bracket attachments without charge. Owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
DEFECT #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 1991-11-06
Description
When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Consequence
Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Notes
System: transmission.vehicle description: pickup trucks, vans, and multi-purpose vehicles equippedwith a4ld automatic transmissions.
DEFECT #7 - VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1990-05-31
Description
If sunroof glass is removed and reinstalled by vehicle operator, hinge assemblies can be accidentally improperly mated.
Consequence
Sunroof could detach from the vehicle while being driven,creating a risk to following vehicles or people in the vicinity, or to vehicleoccupants if the glass should fall into the cabin.
Corrective Action
Install revised sunroof hinges that will adequately retain sunroof assembly.
Notes
System: sunroof hinges.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger 4-door vehicles with sunroofs.
DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1991-02-28
Description
The front heat shield may contact the front of the plastic fuel tank, causing cuts or other damage to the extent of penetration.
Consequence
This penetration of the fuel tank causes vapors to escapeand possibly fuel to spill, which could catch fire in the presence of anignition source.
Corrective Action
Relocate the heat shield; inspect and replace damaged fuel fuel tanks.
Notes
System: fuel tank and heat shield.vehicle description : multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1991-02-28
Description
The hot plate weld which attaches the vapor vent valve carrier to the top of the plastic fuel tank may partially fracture, allowing vapor of fuel to escape from the top of the tank.
Consequence
The escaped vapor or leaked fuel could cause a fire inthe presence of a source of ignition.
Corrective Action
Fuel tank will be removed and inspected for weld integrity. Fuel tanks with inadequate welds will be replaced.
Notes
System: vapor vent valve carrier weld to plastic fuel tank.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.
DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Posted on: 1991-02-21
Description
Rear bumper reinforcement may be subject to fatigue cracking under extended trailer tow service when using a bumper-mounted trailer hitch ball.
Consequence
Under extreme conditions, bumper could separate from thevehicle when using a bumper mounted trailer hitch ball.
Corrective Action
Install two brackets to reinforce the bumper.
Notes
System: rear bumper reinforcement.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.note: bumper mounted trailer hitch ball assembly should not be used until repairprocedure is completed.
DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1992-08-24
Description
The rigid mounted safety belt buckles are defective in three ways. First, a fastened safety belt buckle will not unlatch when the release button is depressed. This results from interference between the buckle ejector finger and the buckle tongue window. The second defect is the safety belt buckle may not latch. The third possible defect is that the tongue may be retained by the buckle, but it may not be latched sufficiently to provide occupant protection.
Consequence
An insufficiently latched or unlatched safety beltincreases the risk of injury to seat occupants in the event of a sudden stop oraccident. If the safety belt buckle will not unlatch, it will not allow theoccupant to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation.
Corrective Action
Ford will replace the rigid mounted safety belt buckles with end release safety belt buckles designed to prevent latch problems.
Notes
System: safety belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars and utility vehicles.note: only the end release buckles on rigid mountings are susceptible to thismalfunction, the web-mounted front center end release buckles and theweb-mounted rear facing third seat end release buckles in taurus or sablevehicles will not be replaced. Also, the web-mounted front center buckles inexplorer vehicles will not be replaced.