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How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Engine & cooling
33 complaint records2 fire reports3 crash reports
"THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATING POWER, THEN LOST ALL POWER, BRAKES AND STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO PROBLEMS. NEW CAM SENSOR SOLVED PROBLEM. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Tires
27 complaint records3 crash reports
"FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRES (P265 75 R16) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, ON ALL 4 OF THE TIRES THE RUBBER WAS CHEWED UP BY DIRT AND GRAVEL ROADS. *SLC..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse tires parts in the directory →
Power train
16 complaint records1 crash report
"THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. HAD TO HAVE COMPLETE REPLACEMENT THAT FORD SAID WOULD NOT BE COVERED. VEHICLE HAD 75,000 MILES. *JB..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA06012 opened Jun 2006 | closed Dec 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE STALLING - led to recall 07V553000 IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND... |
| PE06011 opened Feb 2006 | closed Jun 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE STALLING THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) PROVIDES A CRITICAL SIGNAL TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, THE LOSS OF WHICH RESULTS IN AN ENGINE STALL.DURING PE06-011, FORD STATED IN THEIR RESPONSE TO ODI THAT IT IS CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS... |
| DP05005 opened Sep 2005 | closed Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE... |
| EA05005 opened Mar 2005 | closed Aug 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 08V025000 EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A... |
| EA01009 opened Mar 2001 | closed Aug 2003 | Steering | SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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... | Normally free |
| 07V553000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009292 2009-10-14 | Other | 492,877 | 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. |
| 2002046 2002-03-11 | Brakes | 4,134 | Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions. Fatigue failure of the front parking brake cable input button these vehicles could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary. |
| 1999076 1999-05-05 | Fuel System | 8,026 | On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the subsequent static rollover test required by C.M.V.S.S. |
| 1999061 1999-04-15 | Engine | 35,668 | On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. |
| 1998239 1998-11-27 | Airbag | 1 | On certain vehicles, cast tow hooks change the crash pulse during a frontal barrier impacts. The airbag sensor was not calibrated for this crash pulse and may cause the airbags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOR-C2C6H-02 Jan 2020 | Equipment | This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. | |
| DOR-U2J7Y-02 Jan 2020 | Equipment | This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. | |
| DOR-B8H4Z-11 Oct 2018 | Steering | This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. | |
| 20228 Apr 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ | |
| 07312 Dec 2007 | Fuel System | WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ | |
| 20052 Nov 2007 | Power Train | 1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ | |
| 19728 Apr 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB | |
| 19621 Feb 2007 | Fuel System | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB | |
| 04227 Oct 2005 | Power Train | DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH | |
| 05174 Oct 2005 | Visibility | VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT | |
| 042107 Dec 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 17406 Sep 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT | |
| 17829 May 2004 | Power Train | TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT | |
| 17571 Feb 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT | |
| 04185 Jan 2004 | Power Train | FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT | |
| 15661 Feb 2002 | Service Brakes | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT | |
| 15525 Jan 2002 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD | |
| 15579 Jan 2002 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT | |
| 15109 Aug 2001 | Power Train | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD | |
| 14105 Mar 2001 | Steering | SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE LEVEL EMITTING FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH SOME CUSTOMERS MAY FIND OBJECTIONABLE. A REVISED POWER STEERING LINE WHICH RUNS FROM THE STEERING PUMP TO THE HYDROBOOST IS NOW AVAILABLE. | |
| 002406 Nov 2000 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT GEAR CHANGES THE TAKE TOO LONG TO COMPLETE AND / OR TRANSMISSION SHIFTS THAT OCCUR TOO EARLY, TOO LATE AND TOO OFTEN. *TT | |
| 8167 Apr 2000 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT, WITH NO DTC'S STORED IN THE GEM. **MR | |
| 8244 Apr 2000 | Suspension | INFORMATION REGARDING REPORTS INDICATING SOME DIFFICULTY MEASURING REAR AXLE PINION DEPTH. **MR | |
| 8487 Apr 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR | |
| 8244 Mar 2000 | Power Train | RECENT REPORTS INDICATE SOME DIFFICULTY MEASURING THE FORD 10.5-INCH REAR AXLE PINION DEPTH ON VEHICLES WITH FORD 10.5-INCH AXLE (SINGLE REAR WHEEL). *TT | |
| 8266 Mar 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CREW CAB AND BUILT BEFORE 2/25/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT | |
| 8401 Mar 2000 | Power Train | FRONT HUBLOCKS THAT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AFTER INSTALLING NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES. *TT | |
| 8432 Mar 2000 | Visibility | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT A TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB THAT FALLS OFF. *TT | |
| 13926 Mar 2000 | Power Train | INFORMATION IN USING CORRECT 10.5-INCH AXLE PINION DEPTH GAUGE DISC. *TT | |
| 13940 Mar 2000 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CREW CAB AND BUILT BEFORE 2/25/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT |
Showing 30 of 97 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Read the tire date codes and look for uneven wear.Uneven wear on this vehicle often points back to the suspension. Four different date codes tell their own story.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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