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.
Safety risk
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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
5
92,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
5
110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
4
62,268 mi
Electrical system
3
80,766 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
3
40,036 mi
Tires: sidewall
3
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
2
152,175 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
70,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
2
150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
2
179,885 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: wiring
1
301,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
1
130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1
40,036 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
1
45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
1
57,123 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
88,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1
—
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing
1
—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
40,036 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint
1
40,036 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1
109,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
40,036 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
40,036 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1
—
Suspension
1
—
Unknown or other
1
40,036 mi
Wheels
1
—
The 1996 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 52 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.