TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE WITH A MANUFACURER ENGINE. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURREG AGAIN IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED ENGINE DUE TO DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS. THE ENG…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE WITH A MANUFACURER ENGINE. THE SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURREG AGAIN IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED ENGINE DUE TO DEFECTIVE CYLINDERS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A SCRAP ENGINE. THE VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY AFTER THE SECOND ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10365110
175,000 miles · Nov 15, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
LEFT FOR WORK ON THIS DAY IN THE USUAL MANNER. TURNED ONTO US 19 FROM US 64. AS I ACCELERATED FROM THE STOPLIGHT THE TRUCK BACKFIRED OUT OF THE EXHAUST, I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT BACKFIRED AGAIN, THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. I LOOKED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I PU…
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LEFT FOR WORK ON THIS DAY IN THE USUAL MANNER. TURNED ONTO US 19 FROM US 64. AS I ACCELERATED FROM THE STOPLIGHT THE TRUCK BACKFIRED OUT OF THE EXHAUST, I SHIFTED GEARS AND IT BACKFIRED AGAIN, THIS TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. I LOOKED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE MIRROR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I PULLED OVER AND JUMPED OUT. WHEN I STOPPED THE SMOKE BILLOWED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED 911 TO REPORT THE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRETRUCKS GOT THERE THE ENTIRE MOTOR COMPARTMENT AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WERE BLAZING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10292234
65,000 miles · Sep 26, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspension
1. REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT ON 1993 FORD F-150. THE DESIGN OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT, LET WATER AND SALT COLLECT IN THE SUPPORT. CAUSING RAPID RUST AND FAILURE OF SUPPORT. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE IF THIS PART WOULD FAIL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FORD DEALER HERE IN TOWN TOLD ME AT THE PART…
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1. REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT ON 1993 FORD F-150. THE DESIGN OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT, LET WATER AND SALT COLLECT IN THE SUPPORT. CAUSING RAPID RUST AND FAILURE OF SUPPORT. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF HUMAN LIFE IF THIS PART WOULD FAIL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FORD DEALER HERE IN TOWN TOLD ME AT THE PARTS COUNTER, WHEN I BOUGHT THIS PART THAT THEY SELL 5 OR 7 SUPPORTS A WEEK. THIS TELLS ME THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. IN THE REAR LEAF SPRING SUPPORT. 2. THE EMISSION SYSTEM HAS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN WHICH LETS EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE CAB. THE PIPE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE HEADS OF THE ENGINE, IS SUPPOSE TO PUMP FRESH AIR INTO THE EXHAUST TO HELP IT BURN CLEANER. BUT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THIS YEAR IS THAT IT SPLITS APART AND RUST CAUSING FUMES INTO THE CAB. THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT JUST MINE. I KNOW MEN WHO HAVE THE SAME YEAR TRUCK 1993 FORD F-150 WITH A V-8 302 IN IT THAT HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. THIS POINTS OUT A DESIGN FLAW THAT IS BOTH SAFETY FOR HUMAN BUT ALSO EMISSION. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THESE CONCERNS. SHORT ANSWER IS THEY TELL ME TO FIX IT MYSELF. I ALSO REALIZE THAT I AM TALKING ABOUT A 1993 TRUCK. MY TRUCK IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE ONLY 61,000 MILES ON IT. THESE ARE NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ISSUES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE ISSUES ARE DESIGN PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUCK. NOT JUST MINE BUT OTHER MEN THAT I KNOW. I WOULD YOU TO LOOK INTO THESE POINTS PLEASE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10137645
115,000 miles · Jun 21, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
DT:CONSUMER REPLACED FAN MOTOR TWICE BEFORE INCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 441 WHEN SMOKE CAME INTO CAB FROM VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT WITH HELP FROM AN OFF DUTY FIREMAN. THE FIRE SPREAD TO INSIDE THE CAB. CONSUMER KEPT THE FAN…
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DT:CONSUMER REPLACED FAN MOTOR TWICE BEFORE INCIDENT. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON STATE ROAD 441 WHEN SMOKE CAME INTO CAB FROM VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT WITH HELP FROM AN OFF DUTY FIREMAN. THE FIRE SPREAD TO INSIDE THE CAB. CONSUMER KEPT THE FAN HOUSING WHICH HAD BURNED INTO THE FIREWALL. FIRE INSPECTOR TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE FAN MOTOR STARTED FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10126122
63,000 miles · Sep 28, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT OIL FROM THE OIL PAN WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH CONTACTED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10094534
57,000 miles · Sep 27, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
OIL PAN IS RUSTING OUT AN LEAKING OIL
NHTSA ODI #10040820
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10012426
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *JB....*AK
NHTSA ODI #10012425
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE ERRUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JG
NHTSA ODI #566986
Mileage unknown · May 6, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakePower Train
TIRE VIBRATION AT 65 MPH, FOUND ORIGINAL GENERAL TIRE (TIRE INFORMATION UNKNOWN) TREAD SEPARATED AND OUT OF ROUND. REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR GSA'S. *TT
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE CARBON STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN WEAR OUT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONS, IT CAN CAUSE HIGH FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE, WHICH DAMAGES THE FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE. THIS ALLOWS FUEL TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, POSSIBLY OVERFILLING THE NON-OPERATING TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 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 1-866-436-7332. (SEE PREVIOUS NHTSA RECALL 93V-125/FORD RECALL 93S68).
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Remedy: INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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