2003 Ford E550 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 Ford E550. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 09V399000Oct 13, 20094,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford E550 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009…

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• 07V078000Mar 6, 2007155,584 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford E550 2002–2003, F-150 2003, F-250 SD 2003 +5 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

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

  Remedy: 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)

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• 04V444000Sep 13, 2004214,849 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Ford E550 2003–2004, E-350 2003–2004, E-450 2003–2004 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.

  Possible consequence: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from…

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• 04V445000Sep 13, 2004253,076 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Ford E550 2003–2004, E-350 2003–2004, E-450 2003–2004 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

  Possible consequence: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs…

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