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1997 FORD Expedition

XQS253 license plate is registered to a 1997 FORD Expedition in Indiana state. This FORD Expedition is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and is manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA

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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
BodyClass Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
BrakeSystemType Hydraulic
DisplacementCC 4600.0
DisplacementCI 280.70922283576
DisplacementL 4.6
Doors 4
DriveType 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
EngineConfiguration V-Shaped
EngineCylinders 8
EngineHP 210
EngineKW 156.5970
EngineManufacturer Ford
ErrorCode 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Gasoline
GVWR Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make FORD
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
ManufacturerId 976
Model Expedition
ModelYear 1997
NCSABodyType Large utility (ANSI D16.1 Utility Vehicle Categories and "Full Size" and "Large")
NCSAMake Ford
NCSAModel Expedition
OtherEngineInfo EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
PlantCity Wayne
PlantCompanyName Michigan Truck
PlantCountry United States (USA)
PlantState Michigan
SeatBeltsAll Manual
Series XLT
ValveTrainDesign Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
VehicleType MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

1997 LINCOLN Town Car

XQS253 license plate is registered to a 1997 LINCOLN Town Car in Indiana state. This LINCOLN Town Car is a Sedan/Saloon and is manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA.
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA

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AirBagLocFront 1st Row (Driver & Passenger)
BodyClass Sedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC 4604.764984
DisplacementCI 281
DisplacementL 4.6
Doors 4
EngineConfiguration V-Shaped
EngineCylinders 8
EngineHP 190
EngineHP To 210
EngineKW 141.6830
EngineManufacturer Ford
ErrorCode 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Gasoline
Make LINCOLN
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
ManufacturerId 976
Model Town Car
ModelYear 1997
NCSABodyType 4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSAMake Lincoln
NCSAModel Continental (thru '81)/ Town Car
Note Body Code: FC
OtherEngineInfo EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
OtherRestraintSystemInfo Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
PlantCity Wixom
PlantCountry United States (USA)
PlantState Michigan
SeatBeltsAll Manual
Series Signature
Trim Touring Edition/ Jack Nicklaus Edition
ValveTrainDesign Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
VehicleType PASSENGER CAR

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FORD Expedition 1997
1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 19413
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060728
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060801
Record Creation Date 20060801
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary 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.
Consequence Summary DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary 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.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 87745
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060801
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20060629
Record Creation Date 20060629
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Corrective Summary AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Recall Notes THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AAI MOTORSPORTS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 20020820
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 4500000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20050912
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20050907
Record Creation Date 20050907
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence Summary A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
4. STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT SECTOR
Component Description STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960301
End Date Of Manufacturing 19960930
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 171446
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20030530
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20030527
Record Creation Date 20030603
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE TO DETERMINE IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED NO SERVICE IS REQUIRED. IF THE YOKE IS NOT FULLY SEATED AND BOLT GROOVE AND SPLINE IS VISIBLE, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE BOLT AT THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 03S02.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 20637
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000719
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000619
Record Creation Date 20000629
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.
Consequence Summary THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
6. TRAILER HITCHES
Component Description TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960722
End Date Of Manufacturing 19991209
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 565800
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000515
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000307
Record Creation Date 20000313
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.
Consequence Summary THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
7. WHEELS : LUGS / NUTS / BOLTS
Component Description WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19951201
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980414
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1520000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19980720
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19980513
Record Creation Date 19980513
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
Consequence Summary THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE MUST BE VERIFIED TO BE 100 LBS. THEN THE LUG NUTS NEED TO BE TIGHTENED AN ADDITIONAL 1/8 TO 1/4 TURN MORE. THERE WILL BE A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998, UNDER WHICH DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL STUDS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
Recall Notes OWNERS WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS.THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE. THERE WILL BE A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
8. POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Component Description POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960722
End Date Of Manufacturing 19970822
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 866000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19971020
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19971007
Record Creation Date 19971010
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK."
Consequence Summary THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 20, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
9. SUSPENSION : REAR
Component Description SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960722
End Date Of Manufacturing 19961010
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 25000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19970226
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19961218
Record Creation Date 19961220
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary THE REAR AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION.
Consequence Summary IF BOTH BRACKETS SEPARATE, THE REAR AXLE CAN MOVE LATERALLY UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT EITHER THE FRAME OR THE WHEELHOUSE RESULTING IN EITHER TIRE DAMAGE OR A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN VEHICLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSPECTION OF THE AXLE TUBES. THE SUSPECT AXLE TUBES DO NOT HAVE A STAMPED DATE CODE ON THE TUBE. AXLES WITHOUT DATE CODES ON THE TUBES WILL BE REPLACED.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 20, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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LINCOLN Town Car 1997
1. STEERING
Component Description STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Dorman Products, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1767
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20151028
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20151006
Record Creation Date 20151006
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
Consequence Summary If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Component Description VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19911105
End Date Of Manufacturing 19980228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3600000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20070813
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20070803
Record Creation Date 20070803
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary 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 Summary THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Corrective Summary 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.
Recall Notes FORD RECALL NO. 05S28.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
3. SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
Component Description SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1129
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000928
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000612
Record Creation Date 20000616
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
4. SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
Component Description SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1167
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20000928
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) OVSC
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 20000612
Record Creation Date 20000616
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
5. SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
Component Description SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19960315
End Date Of Manufacturing 19981218
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 175000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19990118
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19981216
Record Creation Date 19981218
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
Consequence Summary IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
Recall Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
6. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES / PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 167742
Date Owner Notified By MFR 19980501
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19980407
Record Creation Date 19980605
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS INITIATING AN OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OF CERTAIN 1995-1997 CROWN VICTORIA MODEL VEHICLES WITH POLICE, TAXI, AND COMMERCIAL FLEET PACKAGES AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES WITH THE LIVERY PACKAGE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UNDERBODY FRONT FLOOR PAN ASSEMBLY WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE BRAKE LINES.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND, POTENTIALLY, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR, INSTALL TWO NEW TUBE BUNDLE CLIPS, AND CHECK THE BRAKE LINES FOR PROPER CLEARANCES. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
Recall Notes NOTE:FORD HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
7. AIR BAGS : FRONTAL
Component Description AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 19961014
End Date Of Manufacturing 19961017
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 742
Date Owner Notified By MFR 0
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date 19961112
Record Creation Date 19961127
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence Summary IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, THE AIR BAG MODULE WOULD STAY IN POSITION DURING DEPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, THE MODULE COULD LEAVE THE STEERING WHEEL CAVITY FOLLOWING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALL ANY BOLTS THAT ARE MISSING.
Recall Notes NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PERFORMED ON THIS CAMPAIGN SINCE THE VEHICLES ARE STILL IN TRANSIT TO DEALERS OR ARE BEING HELD AT DEALERSHIPS.

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