Bajaboy - 12-7-2007 at 04:57 PM
Hope this doesn't affect any Nomads--
Ford is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles, including certain F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The recall was made because a faulty sensor could
cause the vehicles' engines to stall.
The recall covers Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks with 7.3-liter diesel engines, Excursion sport utility vehicles and E-Series vans from model years 1997
through 2003, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford produces the Ford F-450 and F-550 at its Kentucky Truck Plant in
Louisville and produced the Excursion at the plant before the vehicle was discontinued in September 2005.
According to the NHTSA, dealers will replace faulty sensors free of charge beginning Dec. 17. Owners can contact Ford at 866-436-7332. The recall
number is 07S57.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/kgtv/20071207/lo_kgtv/14799634
Hook - 12-7-2007 at 05:03 PM
Wow, I wonder what kind of sensor that is that's peculiar to the 450s and 550s that arent on the 250s and 350s? A few of us have that same engine.
tripledigitken - 12-7-2007 at 05:27 PM
Read on another site that it is the problamatic Cam Positioning Sensor. I guess I'm lucky with my 1997 as I haven't had my go out yet.
Doesn't make sense that the 250's and 350's aren't involved.
Ken
rts551 - 12-7-2007 at 06:42 PM
It includes the Superduty's 250, 350 etc 7.3 ltr
Same old CPS problem. except Government stepped in this time
Cam position sensor. New improved version to be installed
[Edited on 12-8-2007 by rts551]
rts551 - 12-7-2007 at 07:00 PM
Oh by the way, Ford says they don't have near enough sensors and they will be replacing these based on the age and mileage of your truck... could be
many months before they are done.
From the Associated Press
December 7, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that it was recalling 1.17 million trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans to fix an engine sensor that
could lead to stalling.
The recalled vehicles are from the 1997-2003 model years with 7.3-liter diesel engines, including the Ford E-Series van, the Excursion full-size sport
utility vehicle and the F-450 Super Duty and F-550 Super Duty trucks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the engine's camshaft position sensor could malfunction intermittently and lead to a stall and
potential crash.
The sensor is an electrical component that helps regulate the fuel going into the engine.
[Edited on 12-8-2007 by rts551]