1993 Ford F-250 SD

Recalls

1 recall names the 1993 Ford F-250 SD. Newest first.

• Vehicle speed control

  Oct 13, 2009NHTSA 09V3990004,500,000 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

  Remedy

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel system, gasoline2
2. Engine and engine cooling1
3. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Dec 21, 2015AL80,000 miFire
  Vehicle speed control
  Started vehicle normally and as soon as the brake was applied, a loud 'pop' sound was heard behind the dash and a large amount of smoke came into the cab from the a/c vents. I continued for about one minute. The vehicle was shut off and parked in place. The smoke subsided. This IS consistent with…

  Started vehicle normally and as soon as the brake was applied, a loud 'pop' sound was heard behind the dash and a large amount of smoke came into the cab from the a/c vents. I continued for about one minute. The vehicle was shut off and parked in place. The smoke subsided. This IS consistent with the problems indicated in the speed control deactivation switch recall affecting 1993 ford F-250 vehicles causing under hood fires. However, after contacting ford, they indicated that my particular vin was not included in the recall, and I would be responsible for the cost of towing and any repairs.

• Jul 24, 2006CO86,650 mi
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

  The capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap. *nm

• Jul 6, 2005OH
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

  Dt: consumer received nhtsa campaign recall 93v125000 concerning fuel system check valve. when the consumer contacted ford they told him that because the twelve year warranty expired he would not be reimbursed. the consumer took the vehicle to a repair shop about a week ago and they told him to call a ford dealership, who then advised him to call the manufacturer.*ak

• Sep 21, 2003WA65,103 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

  6 serp. Belts & 3 tensioner assys in 65000 miles. Last one at freeway speed pulling trav trl. Very little brakes or steering. The one at 59000 miles pulled trans cooling lines into damp pulley, now my trans (auto) IS making noises. Occurred on 3/94 7/96 9/96 2/03 6/03 8/03. *jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
• 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
• 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
• 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
• 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
• 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
• 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
• 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
• 609536Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine.
• 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
• 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
• 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
• 605596Information on the defroster performance enhancement.
• 605574Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings.
• 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
• 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
• 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
• 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
• 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
• 601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda IS now approved for warranty and service use.

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