Reply With QuoteHard to believe they coped to it. Most of us carry a spare TPS and 10mm wrench in our glove box.
WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is recalling 1.17 million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine sensor that could lead to engine stalling.
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The recalled vehicles are all from the 1997-2003 model years with 7.3 liter diesel engines, including the Ford E-Series van, Excursion full-size sport utility vehicle, and F-450 Super Duty and F-550 Super Duty trucks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site that the camshaft position sensor located on the engine could function intermittently and lead to an engine stall and potential crash.
The sensor is an electrical component that helps regulate the fuel going into the engine.
Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis said there have been 14 accidents associated with the problem, but no injuries reported.
In the event of an engine stall, Jarvis said drivers traveling at speeds greater than 30 miles per hour would have full power steering and power braking, allowing them to pull over to the side of the road.
At speeds below 30 mph, the motorists would still have braking and steering functions, he said.
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with a new one free of charge. The recall is expected to begin around Dec. 17, with mailing of notification letters to be completed in phases by May 2008. Owners can contact Ford at (866) 436-7332.
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Hard to believe they coped to it. Most of us carry a spare TPS and 10mm wrench in our glove box.
Hard to believe they coped to it. Most of us carry a spare TPS and 10mm wrench in our glove box.
No shit. I wonder if they'll reimburse me for time and money already spent?
Had a buddy lemon law three P jokes over this issue. Glad to see Ford finally formerly acknowledged the problem.
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
LMAO!! That is why I love Chevy's.
Wow, replaced at least 5 of them in the past 10 years, maybe they will reimburse me???
Any 7.3 guy has a Spare and a 10mm in the glove box....
I still haven't gone in for the cruise control can start a fire recall. Maybe I'll go this time and get them both done.
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
Would you like me to tell you about my probs with GM cars/trucks?
LMAO!! That is why I love Chevy's.
Chevy's SUCK!
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