NHTSA Campaign #06E049000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MAY 24
2006

27,176 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD F150 -- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

MARCH 23
2006

61,944 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD F-150 -- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

NHTSA Campaign #05V388000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SEPTEMBER 07
2005

4,500,000 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD F150 -- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

A fire at the switch could occur.

By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286) For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V388000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V161000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

AUGUST 29
1996

134,770 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD F150 -- The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "Tire Selection And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .

Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V161000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96E010000 SEATS

MARCH 25
1996

2,400 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD F150 -- The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96E010000 »