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Safety Features



2005 Toyota Truck Tundra 4X2 Regular Cab

  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch
  • Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • L A T C H
 
Crash Test Results for the 2005 Toyota Truck Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2005 Toyota 4Runner 44553
2005 Toyota Avalon 55554
2005 Toyota Camry 55434
2005 Toyota Celica 443Not
Tested
5
2005 Toyota Corolla 55444
2005 Toyota Echo 44344
2005 Toyota Highlander 55554
2005 Toyota Landcruiser Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Matrix 54344
2005 Toyota MR2 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Prius 54444
2005 Toyota RAV4 4455Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Scion tC 54444
2005 Toyota Scion xA 44444
2005 Toyota Scion xB Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Sequoia Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Sienna 45554
2005 Toyota Solara Not
Tested
Not
Tested
554
2005 Toyota Tacoma 555Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Tacoma Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Tacoma 555Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Tundra 45Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Tundra 455Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2005 Toyota Tundra 455Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2005 Toyota Truck Tundra Regular Cab
No service bulletins exist
 
Recalls for 2005 Toyota Truck Tundra Regular Cab
No recalls exist.
 


2003 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew

  • Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
  • Two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
  • Split bench electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , split bench passenger seat with lumbar adjustment and - adjustments , split bench center seat with - adjustments
 
Crash Test Results for the 2003 Ford Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2003 Ford Crown Victoria 55455
2003 Ford Econoline 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2003 Ford Escape 54553
2003 Ford Excursion Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2003 Ford Expedition 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2003 Ford Explorer 45552
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2003 Ford F-150 Not
Tested
Not
Tested
5Not
Tested
3
2003 Ford F-150 45553
2003 Ford F-150 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2003 Ford Focus 54Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2003 Ford Focus 54344
2003 Ford Focus 44414
2003 Ford Mustang 55335
2003 Ford Mustang Not
Tested
Not
Tested
23Not
Tested
2003 Ford Ranger 444Not
Tested
3
2003 Ford Ranger 445Not
Tested
3
2003 Ford Taurus 55Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2003 Ford Taurus 55334
2003 Ford Taurus 55334
2003 Ford Thunderbird 455Not
Tested
5
2003 Ford Windstar 55444
2003 Ford Windstar 55554
2003 Ford ZX2 44144
 
Service Bulletins for 2003 Ford ZX2 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew
2003 FORD F-150:

Bulletin Number: 020503
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02177
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 02221
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 02227
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 030402
ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES, A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE. REVISED SERVICE PARTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03103
VEHICLES WITHOUT THE COOLANT LOCK-OFF MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031404
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

Bulletin Number: 03144
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031513
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03164
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031703
WHINE NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP MOST NOTICEABLE WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT *JB

Bulletin Number: 03183
DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03206
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START,

Bulletin Number: 03235
BED EXTENDER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03256
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 0342
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE, ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES. *TT *JB

Bulletin Number: 0343
CRANK NO START WHEN THE CHT (CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE) AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *TT *JB

Bulletin Number: 03610
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB

Bulletin Number: 0398
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0399
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03B04
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - COLD START CALIBRATION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03B08
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUB MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A NOISE OR VIBRATION. FORD IS PROVIDING A NO-CHARGE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM , #03B08, TO TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM NUT TO

Bulletin Number: 0416
DRIVELINE CLUNKING/GRUNTING NOISE OR SHUDDER SENSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELREATION AND/OR BRAKING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0422
WINDNOISE AND/OR A WATER LEAK FROM THE SLIDING BACK GLASS AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04266
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0457
POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0483
SPLICING NEW WIRE(S) INTO EXISTING ELECTRICAL HARNESS. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC

Bulletin Number: 051713
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05173
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1131 AND/OR P1151 - 4.2L ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05417
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0554
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05618
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06310
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: 07212
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: 15271
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG

Bulletin Number: 16172
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A MOAN FROM THE REAR BRAKES ON LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16185
EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16299
THE INTERIOR LOCK ROD CAP COLOR CHANGED TO EBONY REGARDLESS OF INTERIOR TRIM PANEL COLOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16308
VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16318
RUNNING CHANGE - DOOR TRIM PANEL WHITE PUDDLE LAMP DISCONTINUED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16400
REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 16416
NO/HARD START IN COLD AMBIENTS / NEW TWO-PIECE BLOCK HEATER CORD RELEASED. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 16462
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH KENWOOD RADIO, WILL NOT HAVE THE RADIO FACEPLATE WHEN DELIVERED FROM THE PLANT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16477
GLOVE BOX OR ASH-CUP LAMPS NO LONGER INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16602
LOCKING TAILGATE LOCKS ITSELF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16605
REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR POWER STEERING LEAKS WHEN DRIVEN IN TEMPERATURES EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN -25 DEGREES CELCIUS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16669
REVISED SPARK PLUG FOR SERVICE. *TT *JB

Bulletin Number: 16776
SERVICING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WIRING INTERFERENCE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16818
THROTTLE CONTROL SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16835
TAILGATE LOCKING BY ITSELF WHEN SLAMMED SHUT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16899
ROLLING IDLE AFTER SHIFTING TO PARK OR NEUTRAL, FROM DRIVE OR REVERSE, WHEN THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS 100 - 140 DEGREES F. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16914
5.4L B-FUEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PROGRAMMING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) KEYS. *TT THIS OASIS UPDATES OASIS 16914 DATED 06/01/2003. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16928
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SOME ACCESSORIES REMAINING POWERED UP WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, MULTIPLE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS WITH SHORT TO POWER OR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Bulletin Number: 16969
DAMAGED REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMPS DUE TO ROCKS AND/OR GRAVEL HITTING THE LAMP ASSEMBLIES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17063
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0171, OR P0174. F150 LIGHTING AND F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERCREW. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17064
WHINE / HOWL FROM REAR AXLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17086
NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE STEERING IDLER ARM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17087
WHINE/HOWL FROM REAR AXLE 40 TO 60 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17104
TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE. 2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17257
UNSATISFACTORY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RANGE PERFORMANCE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17259
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK IN EXTREME COLD AND HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17306
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSATE LEAK ON PASSENGER FLOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17320
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17346
STEERING IDLER ARM NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17372
HERITAGE F-150 4X2 WITH 8.8 INCH REAR AXLE - WHINE/HOWL NOISE FROM REAR AXLE. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 17486
REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17655
EVIDENCE OF OIL IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17656
CD OR CD6 RADIO OVERHEATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17702
AXLE WHINE 40-60 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17731
WHINE FROM POWER STEERING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17777
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17823
POWER STEERING LEAK - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17905
MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18217
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18250
INTERMITTENT CLUNK ON 3-2 DOWNSHIFT DURING COASTDOWN/TIP-IN. OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2005 F-150, E-SERIES AND EXPEDITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18466
AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH

Bulletin Number: 20228
1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 870197
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT

Bulletin Number: 99263
CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0147
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKW

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0147
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKW

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0147
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKW

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0164
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE,

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0164
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE,

 
Recalls for 2003 Ford ZX2 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew
2003 FORD F-150
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V078000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 07/29/2002 - 10/30/2003
Potential Units Affected: 155584
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action to take:
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)
2003 FORD F-150
NHTSA Campaign ID: 03V349000
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 04/24/2003 - 04/25/2003
Potential Units Affected: 300
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2003 FORD F-150
NHTSA Campaign ID: 11V385000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 06/20/1995 - 08/04/2004
Potential Units Affected: 1100000
Defect Description:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
Action to take:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
2003 FORD F-150
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V336000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 11/05/2002 - 05/18/2004
Potential Units Affected: 3600000
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
 






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