Regulators have become more aggressive since being criticized last year for a slow response to Toyota's sudden acceleration problems. Ford says a software problem in a speed sensor can force the vehicles into a downshift. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. The recalls covered more than a dozen vehicles built from 1992 to 2004, including some F-Series models.
Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. A similar warning was issued in February but officials said the rate of the vehicles being repaired has declined. Consequence: The driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge.
They made changes to interior physical and visual comfort, and tweaked driving dynamics to increase the stability of the ride. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about December 19, 2011. A recall notice was not immediately posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, and it was not immediately clear how many drivers had complained of the problem or if there had been any reports of related injuries.
. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. Correction: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09. If the truck was struck by another vehicle on the side, the government said the door latch could open. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system. Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. If an adult is incorrectly classified as a child, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Hazard: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall is expected to begin on July 11, 2016. Mechanics will replace the straps with new ones coated to resist corrosion.
The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2017. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. Depending on the results of the inspection, the dealer will either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle module free of charge. Dealers will widen the gap between the manual seat frame and seat track assembly, then calibrate the seat occupant classification system. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Correction: Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short. Correction: Continental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak and present a fire hazard.
It is the fifth-largest auto industry recall in U. The recalls have affected Ford's popular F-Series pickup trucks and led to hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits over engine fires. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. If the clock spring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.