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1998 Ford Excursion problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2

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Recalls 1

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported December 5, 2007 · 1,176,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ford Excursion 2

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Is the 1998 Ford Excursion reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Ford Excursion.

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1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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