NHTSA Recall #08V191000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

APRIL 25
2008

64,754 F-250s recalled

2008 FORD F-250 -- Ford is recalling 64,754 MY 2008 F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel, 4X4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." During a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.

Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before May 26, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V191000 »

NHTSA Recall #08V096000 SEATS

FEBRUARY 28
2008

87,515 F-250s recalled

2008 FORD F-250 -- Ford is recalling 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 207, "Seating Systems." Some 40% split and captain's chair driver's seats, equipped with lumbar supports, may have improper welds at the joint of the seat back pivot bracket and the seat back frame.

In the event of a crash, the seat side pivot bracket may crack or break, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the driver's seat back frame on the 40% split or captain's chair seat equipped with lumbar support or, if necessary, the seat back frame will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 24, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V096000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V541000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

NOVEMBER 21
2007

45 F-250s recalled

2008 FORD F-250 -- Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' The driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.

This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V541000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V139000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

MARCH 26
2007

33,169 F-250s recalled

2008 FORD F-250 -- On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.

Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.

Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V139000 »

NHTSA Recall #07V140000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

MARCH 26
2007

1,022 F-250s recalled

2008 FORD F-250 -- On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (B+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery B+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.

Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery B+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect the battery B+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V140000 »