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MRS FLYIN VEE
12-06-2007, 10:06 PM
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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boater72
12-06-2007, 10:39 PM
Hard to believe they coped to it. Most of us carry a spare TPS and 10mm wrench in our glove box.

CBadDad
12-06-2007, 10:46 PM
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?

LOWRIVER2
12-06-2007, 10:48 PM
Had a buddy lemon law three P jokes over this issue. Glad to see Ford finally formerly acknowledged the problem.

vee-driven
12-06-2007, 11:04 PM
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!

MRS FLYIN VEE
12-06-2007, 11:06 PM
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!
LMAO!! That is why I love Chevy's.:D

Baja Big Dog
12-06-2007, 11:13 PM
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....:D

snake321
12-07-2007, 04:13 AM
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.

YeLLowBoaT
12-07-2007, 05:07 AM
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?

RiverRatMike
12-07-2007, 05:16 AM
LMAO!! That is why I love Chevy's.:D
Chevy's SUCK!

Blueduck
12-07-2007, 06:12 AM
I bought my truck in 02 has the 7.3 and I have never had a prob with that sensor............

MKEELINE
12-07-2007, 08:04 AM
I bought my truck in 02 has the 7.3 and I have never had a prob with that sensor............
Mine's an 03' w/ a 7.3 and never a problem(knock on wood). Is there a recall on the cruise control also?

CBadDad
12-07-2007, 08:27 AM
Now if they'd recall the little o-rings on the fuel seperater that leaks when the weather gets cold (like right now :rolleyes: )....

riverfun
12-07-2007, 08:37 AM
Sorry this does not affect the 6.0 pjoke as you say.

RitcheyRch
12-07-2007, 08:37 AM
Agree, would have never guessed.
FORD, problems, you don't say, you must be joking right. ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!

MRS FLYIN VEE
12-07-2007, 08:44 AM
Chevy's SUCK!
well I would say Ford sucks but they don't run long enough for us Chevy people to find out. :D

Riomouse911
12-07-2007, 10:06 AM
They all have issues.. but with 150k on the '99 7.3 with zero problems, I guess mine is an abberation...Since this sensor hasn't ever failed, I'm debating whether to take it in or not...

vee-driven
12-07-2007, 10:10 AM
If chevy's suck... then ford's swallow!!