FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Safety risk
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
Safety risk
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 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 FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.
Safety risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES, LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. THE STRIKERS FOR THE 60/40 DOOR SINGLE LATCH SYSTEM WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN STRESS CRACKS AT THE STRIKER WIRE LOWER STAKE JOINT. STRIKERS WITH STRESS CRACKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling
8
76,589 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
8
—
Vehicle speed control
8
65,000 mi
Tires
7
300,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
5
62,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
4
—
Fuel system, gasoline
3
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
3
71,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
3
116,000 mi
Suspension: front
3
—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
—
Fuel system, other
2
83,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
2
—
Seats
2
75,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
2
30,000 mi
Structure
2
—
Suspension
2
—
Vehicle speed control: linkages
2
—
Electrical system
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
—
Equipment
1
—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
135,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional
1
—
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
—
Seat belts
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Service brakes, air
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
1
—
Steering
1
—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
1
—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
—
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Suspension: rear
1
—
Tires: sidewall
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Trailer hitches
1
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
—
Visibility: windshield
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.