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1999 FORD SUPERCAB

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

98V056000 Mar 12, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.
Consequence
IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.
4,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
98V055000 Mar 10, 1998
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE CAB.
Consequence
THE JACKS CAN MOVE ABOUT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY DURING A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE JACKS.
720 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Feb 7, 2000
DRIVESHAFT FAILURE-3 DRIVESHAFT HAVE GONE BAD IN 43,000 MILES. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 23, 2000
THE VACUUM HOSE OVER THE THROTTLE CABLE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE BRAKING. NLM

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD SUPERCAB

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
010804 Apr 1, 2001
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVESHAFT THUMP / CLUNK NOISE HEARD ON LIGHT ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP AS WELL AS SLIP / STICK SENSATION AT REAR DRIVESHAFT SLIP SPLINES. *TT

FORD SUPERCAB - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD SUPERCAB across all model years (1999, 1999).

2 Total Recalls
11 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD SUPERCAB - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2001 0 5 View
2000 0 4 View
1999 (current) 2 2

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