Recent 2008 F-250 Recalls

• Recall #08V191000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
• Recall #08V096000 - SEATS
• Recall #07V541000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
• Recall #07V139000 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
• Recall #07V140000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Recall for 2008 FORD F-250

  • Recall Announced APRIL 25 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V191000
  • Number Affected 64,754

  Summary: 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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V191000 »

• SEATS Recall for 2008 FORD F-250

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 28 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V096000
  • Number Affected 87,515

  Summary: 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.

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

  Fix: 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 began on March 28, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V096000 »

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE Recall for 2008 FORD F-250

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 21 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V541000
  • Number Affected 45

  Summary: 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.

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

  Fix: 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 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Recall for 2008 FORD F-250

  • Recall Announced MARCH 26 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V139000
  • Number Affected 33,169

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: 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 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Recall for 2008 FORD F-250

  • Recall Announced MARCH 26 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V140000
  • Number Affected 1,022

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  Fix: 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 »