Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V444000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V444000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 214,849 affected units, FORD/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V444000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-09-13T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/abs brake system
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 214,849

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S22
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall began on october 15, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kf8g_hpjh-v2x3
NHTSA ID: 04V444000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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