NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

AUGUST 28
2007

175 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F150 -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »

NHTSA Campaign #07V078000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MARCH 06
2007

155,584 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F-150 -- 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 #06E067000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

AUGUST 01
2006

19,413 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F150 -- Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, P/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E067000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E056000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

JUNE 13
2006

58,640 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F-150 -- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E052000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

JUNE 12
2006

14,616 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F150 -- Certain Eagle eyes headlamps, P/nos. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, and FR208-B001L, sold for use as replacement equipment for the passenger vehicles listed above. These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabry lee will notify owners and offer full credit for any noncompliant headlamp. The recall is expected to begin on June 14, 2006. Owners may contact sabry lee account executive at 1-866-467-2279. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E052000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V349000 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

SEPTEMBER 22
2003

300 vehicles recalled

2003 FORD F150 -- On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.

Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on October 1, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V349000 »