Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. owner notification began august 20, 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.
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner notification began june 12, 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 1-800-392-3673 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. owner notification began march 20, 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 1-800-392-3673.
Trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. these transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector IS moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Allison transmission IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. owner notification IS expected to begin during september 2000. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with hydromax hydraulic brake systems. the park brake warning lamp circuitry does not include a provision for a park brake warning lamp check function. therefore, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The check lamp function of the park brake warning lamp IS intended to illuminate the lamp when the igntion key IS turned to the run position. the park brake warning lamp check function was not incorporated into the module which controls this feature.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised module which incorporates the park brake check lamp function.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10019075Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
10018067Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
10013113Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
10011168Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost.
10010734Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750.
10010731Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator.
10008313Air brake foot valve replacement on vehicles equipped with E14 foot valve.
10008309Noise-knocking/cackling coming from engine-vehicles with 7.3L engine-availability of fuel system accumulator.
10008288Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. This oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03.
10004879Vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. Includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion.
10004861High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine.
10004860A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
10004858Some medium duty vehicles equipped with the 7.3L powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit knocking or cackling noise coming from the engine. Availability of fuel system accumulator.
10004857Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
10003749A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
10002677Clutch pedal goes to floor - clutch will not fully disengage.
10002480Flywheel housing damage on vehicles equipped with caterpillar engine and spicer 7 speed manual transmission.
6092124Some medium trucks that have had a rear axle raio changed, gem module replaced and / or tire size change may have an inaccurate or inoperable speedometer.
6092015Several inquiries have been received regarding the appearance of the driveline on some vehicles.
6091927Some medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit may exhibit an intermittent engine knock perceived to be fuel cackle.
6091925Subject regarding medium trucks equipped with 7.3L dit exhibiting fuel cackle.
6091870Subject regarding tail lamps new position.
6090876Some medium truck that have had a rear axle ratio changed, gem module replaced and / or tire size change may have an inaccquate or inoperable speedometer.
6090514Information regarding the charging system inop-7.3l. *Mjs
6090398Information regarding power steering pump leaking. *Mjs
6090288Some medium duty trucks equipped with 7.3L engines produced from june 7, 1999 through june 16, 1999 may exhibit an electrical issue; charging system low / no charge.
6090226Vehicles built after 5/19/1999 with the 7.3L dit with a engine serial # greater than 1039780 now have a filter screen added to the high pressure oil reservoir.
6090224Some vehicles that have had a rear axle ratio changes, gem module replaced, and / or tire size change may have an inaccurate or inoperative speedometer.