THE SYMPTOM WAS THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS CONTINUED. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REPLACED IT. AFTER THE NEW FUEL PUMP, THE SYMTOM OCCURED AGAIN WITHIN 1 DAY. THE DEALER…
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THE SYMPTOM WAS THAT THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS CONTINUED. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE, AND REPLACED IT. AFTER THE NEW FUEL PUMP, THE SYMTOM OCCURED AGAIN WITHIN 1 DAY. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MORE DAYS, AND CLAIMS THAT NOTHING ELSE WAS FOUND, AND NO OTHER CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS WERE MADE. AFTER THE SECOND TRIP TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RE-OCCURED.
NHTSA ODI #758176
Mileage unknown · Jun 21, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUST QUIT COLD, AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. RANGER WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #863918
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT(PO455 CODE) CAME ON 5 TIMES SINCE NEW, PROBLEM IN FUEL SYSTEM AND NO VACUMN BEING ABLE TO BE DETECTED BY THE ONBOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM IN FUEL SYSTEM (LEAKING VAPORS?), PROBLEM NOT CORRECTED TO DATE, ATTEMPTING TO TRACK DOWN PROBLEM (FUEL TANK CHANGED, CANISTER PURGE VALVE CHANGED, PROBLEM PERSISTS). *AK
NHTSA ODI #714726
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineFire
VEHICLE IN GARAGE. FIRE DEPT HAD ARRIVED TO PUT OUT FLAMES AFTER SMOKE WAS NOTICED FROM GARAGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT & INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTOR COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF FIRE. A NEIGHBOR HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THE FUEL TANK WAS SUSPECTED AS CAUSE OF FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. PICTURES AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #841428
Mileage unknown · May 17, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
3 TIMES IN SHOP [33+ DAYS IN SHOP, STILL IN SHOP] GAS TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED ONCE
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: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THE PARK DETENT SPRING MISALIGNED. IF THE SPRING IS MISALIGNED, THE PARK MECHANISM MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PARK MECHANISM DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATOR HAS NOT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AS IF IN NEUTRAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSAXLE AND ANY WITH MISALIGNED PARK DETENT SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 MUSTANGS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L, 4.6L 2-VALVE OR 4-VALVE ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1999 F250/F350/F450/F550 (OVER 8,500 LBS.) TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; AND 1999 F-53 STRIPPED CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MARCH 2, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999. A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO PULLEY AND NOT ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN DISENGAGING THE CRUISE CONTROL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
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