NHTSA Campaign #07V553000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

DECEMBER 05
2007

1,176,000 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD EXCURSION -- 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.

In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V553000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V078000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MARCH 06
2007

155,584 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD EXCURSION -- On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.

Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: Also see recalls 05V017, 05V388, and 06V286) For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V078000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V327000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

JULY 07
2004

83,687 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD EXCURSION -- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.

If the ground wire is loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.

Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. The recall began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V327000 »