NHTSA Campaign 07V553000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Dec 5, 2007 · 1,176,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-SERIES | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | E-SERIES | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | EXCURSION | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 1997 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 1998 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 1999 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2000 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2001 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2002 | 1,176,000 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2003 | 1,176,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V553000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.