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2003-2004 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 13, 2004. It covers about 253,076 vehicles.

vehicles affected
253,076
reported
Sep 13, 2004
owners notified
Sep 27, 2004
related complaints
61

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.

Recall number 04V445000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about engine problems.

2003 Ford E-1502004 Ford E-1502003 Ford E-2502004 Ford E-2502003 Ford E-3502004 Ford E-3502003 Ford E-4502004 Ford E-4502003 Ford E5502004 Ford E550

Questions about recall 04V445000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 04V445000, reported on September 13, 2004, covers about 253,076 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V445000?

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 first. If your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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