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1,573 owners in the United States reported problems with the body and structure of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 72,000 miles. Most often named: body (39%), body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments (19%), body:hatchback/liftgate (18%). Reported consequences: 20 crashes, 7 fires, 123 injuries, 5 deaths.
502 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 61,000 miles. Most often named: engine (29%), engine:gasoline (15%). Reported consequences: 10 crashes, 36 fires, 7 injuries.
492 owners in the United States reported problems with the accelerator and cruise control of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 70,000 miles. Most often named: cruise control (19%). Reported consequences: 72 crashes, 47 fires, 39 injuries.
Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
It has been identified that corrosion within the speed control deactivation switch cavity can create a conductive path between the uninterrupted battery power and ground. This could cause the switch to overheat smoke or burn either with the engine running or when it is switched off.
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the all-composite intake manifold to 7 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle, with no limit on the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven. *tt
A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole. *tt
Service engine soon lamp on with pcm dtc p0463, instrument cluster dtc b1201 and or fuel gauge drops to empty-vehicles built 8/2/2004 through 4/7/2005. *sc
Fontes: NHTSA (Estados Unidos, domínio público), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (Reino Unido, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso e Safety Gate da UE (França, Licence Ouverte 2.0).