Ford E-550 2003

• Recall 67456 [USA]: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
  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 scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
  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.
  ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 32181 [USA]: Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.
  On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
  dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
  ford recall no. 05s28. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 47932 [USA]: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
  ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
  this recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 34504 [USA]: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
  On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
  dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
  ford recall no. 04s23/customer satisfaction program 04n03. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 56068 [USA]: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
  On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
  dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.
  ford recall no. 04s22/customer satisfaction program 04n03.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2009292 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: this is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05s28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.

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• Recall 2008038 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will install an updated wiring harness.

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• Recall 2007403 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3l diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.

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• Recall 2005028 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch or fused wiring harness.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford e-550. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 43,000.

In reference to our 2003 ford f-550 diesel dump truck. The first documented occurrence the problem of loss of power while on the road and running was back in 2005. The problem was finally properly diagnosed on 9/13/07 by mccafferty ford. The problem was that the lining of the fuel tank was flaking away and clogging the fuel lines, fuel pump and filter. Ford's reason for this happening was that 5% or more of biodiesel was used in the tank. After much research we have found that just about all of our fuel purchased for this vehicle was manufactured by either exxon or sunoco. We have been able to obtain statements from both exxon and sunoco that determine undeniably that there is no chance any biodiesel was purchased from them. Beyond those statements, sunoco has offered to not only test the fuel we saved from the tank, but will also run tests on every station we purchased from and go to their board and attorneys on our behalf with this issue. Mccafferty ford has also shown their support of us, just in order to keep us happy as their customer, has credited us back half of the repair costs. These tanks are obviously faulty for some reason other than the use of biodiesel in them. Customer care specialist in the escalated department told us that mccafferty ford stated that there was proof of the fact that there was 5% or more of bio diesel used and that was the sole basis of ford?S denial. No one at mccafferty made that statement to anyone. Nor is there any proof of such. And, mccafferty stated that they have addressed this same issue with ford 6 or 7 times prior to our issue and that ford has been ?Very uncooperative?. We can substantiate the fact that no biodiesel was ever put in this truck and she has the ability to account for, support the make-up of, and obtain documentation on every drop of fuel ever put in this truck. *jb

In the third week of june 2007 my wife moved my truck from the parking spot in the driveway, braked twice with no problem. On third brake depression, pedal went to the floorboard. Truck impacted our 2004 ford explorer in the driveway, damage to both vehicles approximately $3000 total. Afterwards the brakes maintained pressure. (the f250 had been parked for about five days without movement). On august 17,2007 i picked up the f250 after being parked at the airport for five days (high temperatures - 100 degrees). After starting, brakes applied good for two light applications, third application resulted in pedal going completely to the floor. Rapid activation of the emergency brake stopped vehicle prior to any collision. Once is a fluke, second is a defect. Took f250 to ford dealer, could not duplicate failure. Was going to have me drive away as if there was no problem. After call back to ford tech, they thought possible master brake cylinder problem. F250 left at dealership for master cylinder replacement after being told that they would have to sign liability in the event of failure. Master cylinder will be retained and available for nhtsa inspection if requested. *tr

Transmission problems, ford f-250 power stroke diesel, will not go into reverse will not change gears correctly. *tr

My husband was having a routine oil change on his 2003 f-350 ford diesel when the technician noticed he had a radiator leak, there was a hole in a radiator hose. The large dealership was out of stock of replacement hoses. (there's a clue that this is a widespread problem) they decided to pull one from one of the used trucks in stock and had to check three before they found one without a hole (there's a second clue) i found the following on-line "so i took my truck in for a coolant leak..More like an added drain in a 3" hose that to me looks like the return under the engine. This hose is located in very close proximity to the steering box.....Yep...A hole was worn in this hose from the steering..." this indicates to me that there is a design flaw placing the radiator hose too close to the steering mechanism. Overheating and stranded motorists constitutes a safety issue. *jb

2003 ford explorer tailgate glass the tailgate cracks form the point of where the glass starts and the tailgate ends this is a plastic or fiberglas part that has the vertical crack. *nm

While driving truck engines would shut off and then restart. This happened a couple of time on a narrow mountain road causing me to lose steering for a second or two, very scary. Problem fixed after i replaced the cps on my own. *tr

I own a 2003 lincoln navigator. 2 problems..1. Power liftgate does not work, causing running boards not to deploy..Sometimes i was able to pull fuse for liftgate and everything would reset and work for about 1 day. Now that will not work...2 my overdrive lite flashes. Took car to ford dealer and paid for 1 hr labor with no results..I was told that they were getting 4 or 5 error codes on transmission, but i had to pay for additional labor for them to drop transmission to hopefully isolate problem..There is a 4/50k warranty on transmission, and i have just over 70k. I would think that this is a major problem, and am wondering eventhough mileage is exceeded, am i still covered by years? *nm

No warning/symptom camshaft position sensor failed -10* outside with icy roads 7:00 pm moderate traffic on freeway engine shut down this is a 1ton pickup going 55 mph with very little steering control with lack of power steering. My understanding this is a common occurrence with the ford 7.3 diesel poor design this is also a dealer only part that cost $175.00 i was just glad i was able to get the vehicle on the side of the road and avoid an accident. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2263 [1] Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost System Performance
• P0299 [1] Turbocharger/Supercharger "A" Underboost Condition
• P0503 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent/Erratic/High