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103,000 miles · Mar 5, 2018

Steering

ERROR CODE APPEARED ON MY DASH READING. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. 20 MINUTES LATER THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. I CALLED FORD FOR THE CURRENT RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY SAID MY VEHICLE IS NOT ONE OF THE ONES AFFECTED.

NHTSA ODI #11076320

211,000 miles · Feb 28, 2018

Steering

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, MY FORD ESCAPE'S STEERING WHEEL FROZE. IT STIFFENED AND WAS UNMOVABLE. I HAD TO WRESTLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET OFF THE ROAD, TRYING TO TURN IT. I FINALLY DID TURN, AFTER A WIDE, WIDE TURN, I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT. THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" WORDS CAME ON. I HAVE NOT MOVED IT SINCE.

NHTSA ODI #11075490

125,000 miles · Feb 27, 2018

Steering

TORQUE SENSOR FAILING AFTER BEING REPLACED OR REPROGRAMMED STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP IN PLACE

NHTSA ODI #11075196

Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2018

Steering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER (TASCA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, 1300 PONTIAC AVE, CRANSTON, RI 02920, (800) 788-2114) WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE THAT THE SAME SYMPTOMS MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE, BUT THEY PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN ADVISING THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11074475

166,000 miles · Feb 21, 2018

Steering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON FEBRUARY 19, 2018, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. TWO DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AS AN ABNORMAL DINGING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (DICK EDWARDS AUTO PLAZA, 1825 GOLDENBELT BLVD, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441) AND LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE BUT THE DEALER FAILED TO RETURN THE PHONE CALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000. *TT

NHTSA ODI #11074183

126,000 miles · Feb 19, 2018

Steering

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ALREADY HAD THIS RECALL FIXED-# 14S05. RECALL ORIGINALLY "FIXED" IN DECEMBER OF 2014. STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY, RATTLING NOISE. A NEW TORQUE SENSOR WAS INSTALLED AND THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. TODAY, HAVING THE SAME ISSUES- STEERING WHEEL TURNING ON ITS OWN, RATTLING. DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M DRIVING AT A STOP LIGHT, TURNING, ALL THE TIME. HAVE BEEN TOLD SINCE IT WAS ALREADY FIXED(NO IT WASN'T), THEY NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH WILL COST ABOUT 1500 AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE ORIGINAL RECALL. BUT THEY ALSO SAY, THAT I SHOULD HOLD ON TO MY RECEIPT IN CASE THE RECALL GETS EXTENDED, AND CAN MAYBE GET REIMBURSED. WHAT'S FUNNY, IS THAT THE NEW STEERING COLUMN IS REDESIGNED(INTERESTING) AND OTHER PARTS NEED TO BE CHANGED ALONG WITH IT. SEEMS LIKE FORD KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM THE WHOLE TIME AND JUST TOOK THE CHEAP WAY OUT, AND KNEW THE ORIGINAL RECALLED PARTS WOULD FAIL AGAIN AND THEY WOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY SINCE IT WAS ALREADY "FIXED". NOT RIGHT

NHTSA ODI #11073610

160,000 miles · Feb 14, 2018

Steering

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RECALL WAS DONE IN 2014 FOR POWER STEERING ISSUES. WE BROUGHT IT TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS JUST TO UPDATE THE MODULE. AFTER THAT, OUR STEERING WOULD GO OFF AND ON EVERY NOW AND THEN, BUT DIDNT THINK ANYTHING OF IT. ABOUT A MONTH AGO OUR POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I CALLED OUR LOCAL FORD AND TOLD THEM OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS I PAY $120 FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. AFTER LOOKING UP WHAT THE RECALL ACTUALLY WAS, IT WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STERLING ITSELF. I CALLED FORD COMPANY AND THEY SAID THAT BECAUSE OUR LOCAL FORD ALREADY SUBMITTED THE MODULE UPDATE, THEN IT WAS UP TO US TO FIX THE PROBLEM. LOOKING AT THE RECALL, SEVERAL PEOPLE POSTED THAT FORD DID THE SAME TO THEM AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. DEALERSHIPS CLAIMING IT WAS JUST A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST VEHICLE AND RECALL ISSUE WE HAVE HAD WITH FORD. THEIR WAY OF HANDLING RECALLS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS, SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED. IF SYSTEMS HAVE RECALLS, THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO FIX THE RECALLED PART, NOT PUT A BAND AID ON IT TO SAVE A FEW BUCKS AND GET AWAY WITH IT.

NHTSA ODI #11072975

156,000 miles · Feb 14, 2018

Steering

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TL* THE CONTACT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, CALLED TO FILE A COMPLAINT FOR THE OWNER OF A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING REVERTED BACK TO MANUAL OPERATION DUE TO THE EPS FAILURE. LYNCH FORD (410 US-30, MT VERNON, IA 52314, (319) 895-8500) WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000. *TT *TR

NHTSA ODI #11072889

99,500 miles · Feb 13, 2018

Steering

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I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE USED CAR DEALERSHIP ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. ABOUT A WEEK AGO MY POWER STEERENG WENT OUT. I WENT INTO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID MY TORQUE SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE(AND 1.4 MILLION OTHERS) IN 2014 BECAUSE OF A TORQUE SENSOR FAILURE AND I SIMPLY NEEDED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN I CALLED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE REPAIR FOR THAT RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE, BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. I CALLED FORD'S CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE, AND GOT THE SAME RESPONSE. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE, THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN, BUT FORD ISN'T TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. I HAVE FOUND DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE OF THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENING TO OTHER CONSUMERS WHERE FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL. FORD MANUFACTURED A FAULTY AND DANGEROUS PRODUCT AND IS UNWILLING TO CORRECT THEIR MISTAKE.

NHTSA ODI #11072784

95,000 miles · Feb 12, 2018

Steering

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) IN 2016. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BELL FORD (2401 WEST BELL RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS REQUIRED. LATER, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE THE ENGINE IDLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK REPLACEMENT AND STEERING CALIBRATION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11072334

Official recalls

15V606000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl); Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

Sep 29, 2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.

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Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift

Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

14V526000 · Hybrid Propulsion System

Sep 3, 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

14V284000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

May 29, 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.

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NHTSA investigations

DP15001 · Loss Of Power Steering While Driving

Opened Apr 1, 2015 · Closed Jun 14, 2018

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:electric Power Assist System

On May 27, 2014, amended June 2, 2014, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect that may result in a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving in approximately 746,067 model year (MY) 2008 through 2011 Ford Escape vehicles equipped with electric power assisted steering (NHTSA 14V-284, Ford 14S05). Ford's DIR described the defect condition as a poor signal to noise ratio [SNR] in the torque sensor within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system [which] does not allow the PSCM to determine the driver's steering input. When the system detects this fault condition, it transitions the EPAS system to the fail-safe/manual steering mode.Ford's DIR indicates that loss of power steering assist while driving would require higher steering effort at lower vehicle speeds, which may result in an increased risk of a crash.Ford's remedy instructs dealers to check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to determine the proper repair procedure. If no DTCs are present, dealers are to update the PSCM and instrument cluster module software. The updated PSCM software changes the torque sensor fault strategy so that the SNR condition does not result in a loss of power steering assist while driving.In addition, audible and visual warnings are provided for torque sensor faults.If DTCs indicating faults in the torque sensor, PSCM or Power Steering Motor (motor) are present in the initial recall inspection, the dealer performs the following repairs: 1) replaces the torque sensor for torque sensor faults (DTC B2278); or 2) replaces the steering column for faults related to the PSCM (DTC B1342) or motor (DTC B2277).Continued in attachment pages

DP12006 · Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

Opened Oct 2, 2012 · Closed Feb 21, 2013

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine

In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford Escape vehicles. On October 2, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition DP12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The NCCC letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in MY 2009 Ford Escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle Body Stuck Closed. The petitioner indicates that the owners of both vehicles reported experiencing repeated incidents of stalling and engine surging. According to Ford, Escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) assemblies beginning with MY 2009. Vehicles manufactured between June 22, 2009 and October 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (PCB) with plating variations. Plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where P2111 and/or other DTCs would be generated and stored. Ford and its electronic throttle body supplier, Delphi, modified the PCB manufacturing process and issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 09-23-5. Vehicles produced after October 15, 2009 incorporated ETBs manufactured with a PCB process that resolved this condition. ODI's analysis identified a total of 123 unique reports indicating allegations of reduced motive power or vehicle stall. Depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. In two limp modes, reduced engine performance may maintain vehicle speeds above 20mph while the third is a limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Allegations of stall appear to be related to the limited limp home mode. Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability. Allegations of vehicle surge appear to be related to limp home mode operation. Complaints alleging surge are most likely related to engine RPM fluctuations at low vehicle speeds or idle as the control system engages to prevent engine stall. In limited limp mode, rough-idle conditions may exist while the control system attempts to modulate engine RPMs once the vehicle reaches a reduced speed to maintain approximately 900 RPM. Separately, ODI received 59 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles. Approximately 60 percent (36) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Eighty percent of complaints (47) were received beginning March 2012 and 14 complaints reported that the throttle body was replaced or DTCs associated with limp home modes. Additionally, Ford issued TSB 10-21-6 addressing DTCs associated with idle speed drops and limited limp home mode. The petition is granted on certain model years.Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.See full copy of the closing resume for this defect petition for list of the VOQs associated with the defect petition analysis.

PE08060 · Tire Valve Cracking

Opened Oct 14, 2008 · Closed Apr 9, 2009

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Tires:valve

ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA.VALVES MADE BY TOPSEAL FOR AFTERMARKET SALE WERE THE SUBJECT OF TWO RECENT SAFETY RECALLS BY TECH INTERNATIONAL (08T-018) AND DILL AIR CONTROLS (08T-028), THE LATTER OF WHICH WAS INVESTIGATED BY ODI IN PE08-036 AND EA08-022.THE DEFECT CONDITIONS ADDRESSED BY THE AFTERMARKET TIRE VALVE RECALLS BOTH INVOLVED INADEQUATE RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE SUPPLY OF ANTI-OZONANT CHEMICALS TO TOPSEAL FOR A PERIOD FROM JULY TO MID-NOVEMBER 2006.THE AFTERMARKET VALVES WERE COMPOUNDED WITH A BLEND OF EPDM AND NATURAL RUBBER, USING A RELATIVELY LOW PERCENTAGE OF EPDM (EPDM PROVIDES INHERENT RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING).HENCE, THE NEED FOR ANTI-OZONANT CHEMICALS AND THE PROBLEMS WITH CRACKING WHEN THOSE CHEMICALS WERE MISSING OR OUT OF SPECIFICATION IN SOME LOTS OF VALVES.BOTH RECALL CAMPAIGNS INVOLVED INSPECTION PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE VALVES WITH VISIBLE SURFACE CRACKING.ALTHOUGH THE TOPSEAL VALVES SUPPLIED TO FORD ALSO APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE ANTI-OZONANT SUPPLY ISSUES IN MID TO LATE-2006, FORD INDICATED THAT ITS VALVES WERE MADE AT A DIFFERENT TOPSEAL PRODUCTION LINE AND WERE COMPOUNDED WITH A HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF EPDM RUBBER TO MEET MORE STRINGENT SPECIFICATIONS FROM FORD.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA PROVIDED BY FORD SHOWED THAT PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED TIRE VALVES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER FOR MY 2007 VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007.FORD RESPONDED BY IMPLEMENTING CHANGES IN ITS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SNAP-IN RUBBER TIRE VALVES AND ALSO INCREASING THE QUALITY AND ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS FOR VALVES IMPORTED FOR USE IN ITS VEHICLES.WHILE THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY CLAIM RATES ARE ELEVATED FOR SUBJECT VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007, THE RATES OF LEAKING VALVES ARE WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF PRODUCTION FOR EACH OF THE PEAK MONTHS FOR ALL OF THE AFFECTED MODELS.A SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) WHICH WARN THE DRIVER WHEN ANY TIRE PRESSURES DROPS BELOW 25 PERCENT OF RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. AS OUTLINED IN A LETTER TO ODI DATED APRIL 6, 2009, FORD HAS AGREED TO SEND LETTERS TO OWNERS OF CERTAIN MY 2007 AND 2008 FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY VEHICLES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRACKING CONCERN. LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS OF VEHICLES BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 2006 THROUGH MAY 2007.OWNERS CAN OPT FOR A FREE DEALER INSPECTION.VALVES EXHIBITING SURFACE CRACKS OR AIR LEAKAGE RELATED TO OZONE ATTACK WILL BE REPLACED BY FORD UNDER ITS NORMAL WARRANTY TERMS.FORD EXPECTS TO SEND THE LETTER BY APPROXIMATELY MID-MAY 2009. BASED ON THE USE OF TPMS IN THE MAJORITY OF SUBJECT VEHICLES AND THE RELATIVELY LOW RATES OF REPAIRS ASSOCIATED WITH LEAKING VALVES AND RESULTANT TIRE DAMAGE, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE ACTIONS FORD HAS AGREED TO TAKE WILL PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND EXPEDITIOUS RESOLUTION FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT DURING THE PERIOD WHEN VALVES WITH INADEQUATE RESISTANCE TO OZONE CRACKING WERE MOST LIKELY TO HAVE BEEN USED IN VEHICLE PRODUCTION.FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO

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