1997-2003 Ford E Series, Ford Excursion and others recall: diesel

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 5, 2007. It covers about 1,176,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,176,000
reported: Dec 5, 2007
owners notified: Dec 29, 2007
related complaints: 924

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

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

Affected vehicles

Ford E Series 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford Excursion 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-250 SD 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-350 SD 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-450 SD 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Ford F-550 SD 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 924 complaints about engine problems.

2000 Ford E Series 2001 Ford E Series 2002 Ford E Series 2003 Ford E Series 2000 Ford Excursion 2001 Ford Excursion 2002 Ford Excursion 2003 Ford Excursion 2000 Ford F-250 SD 2001 Ford F-250 SD 2002 Ford F-250 SD 2003 Ford F-250 SD

Questions about recall 07V553000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Ford E Series, Ford Excursion and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 07V553000, reported on December 5, 2007, covers about 1,176,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V553000?

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.

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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