Recent 2006 F-150 Recalls

• Recall #08V208000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
• Recall #06E023000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #06V033000 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #05T022000 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
• Recall #05V520000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 2006 FORD F-150

  • Recall Announced MAY 07 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V208000
  • Number Affected 605,684

  Summary: Ford is recalling 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 and Lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.

  Consequence: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V208000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2006 FORD F-150

  • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E023000
  • Number Affected 292,000

  Summary: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

• INTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2006 FORD F-150

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 06 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06V033000
  • Number Affected 211,432

  Summary: Certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no. 105, 'Hydraulic And Electric Brake Systems' or FMVSS no. 135, 'Passenger Car Brake Systems.' These vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster.

  Consequence: This error could prevent the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light from illuminating if the ABS module ever became inoperative.

  Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. The recall began on February 27, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V033000 »

• TIRES:TREAD/BELT Recall for 2006 FORD F-150

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 21 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05T022000
  • Number Affected 34,396

  Summary: Certain Continental Contitrac TR OWL, Contitrac TR BSW, General Grabber TR BSW, and Contitrac BSW tires manufactured between May 29 and June 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain Ford trucks and sold as replacement tires. These tires can wear prematurely which fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.

  Consequence: Affected tires may not meet the endurance test requirements of the standard. Continued use of the affected tires can result in tire failure which could lead to vehicle damage or motor vehicle crash.

  Fix: Continental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2005. Owners may contact Continental at 704-588-5895.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05T022000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Recall for 2006 FORD F-150

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 09 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V520000
  • Number Affected 199,942

  Summary: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.

  Consequence: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 22, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or Lincoln/Mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V520000 »