2008 Ford F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Recalls

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2008 Ford F-250 Recalls

2008 FORD F-250 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V139000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 26, 2007

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 33169
Model Affected
2008 FORD F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
33169

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07S49
2008 FORD F-250 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V140000
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 26, 2007

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1022
Model Affected
2008 FORD F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1022

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07S50
2008 FORD F-250 Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V191000
Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 2008

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 64754
Model Affected
2008 FORD F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Defect 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.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL SPILLAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
64754

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 08C04
2008 FORD F-250 Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V096000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 28, 2008

Vehicle Component: SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 87515
Model Affected
2008 FORD F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Defect 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.

Defect 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.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
87515

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 08C01
2008 FORD F-250 Recall ID from NHTSA: 07V541000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 21, 2007

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 45
Model Affected
2008 FORD F-250

2008 Ford F-250 Defect 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.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
45

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 07C19
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