1996 Ford Explorer recalls

Vehicle speed control

Summary

Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 Mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Consequence

A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 27, 2009. Owners may contact Ford at 1-888-222-2751.

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Exterior lighting › Headlights

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Exterior lighting

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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Exterior lighting

• Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary

Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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Suspension

Summary

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under certain conditions, a front sway bar link can fracture.

Consequence

Vehicle handling could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both the left and right front sway bar links.

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Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Summary

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The liftgate assist gas cylinder bracket on the right hand bodyside outer panel was incorrectly welded.

Consequence

The gas cylinder bracket may not properly support the liftgate increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will reinforce the bracket attachment with two pop rivets.

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Vehicle speed control

Summary

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, idaho, iowa, maine, michigan (upper peninsula only), minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. These vehicles, when operated for extended periods of time at highway speeds and temperatures below -20 degrees farenheit, do not return to idle due to ice in the throttle body.

Consequence

Although the vehicle can be controlled by either applying the service brakes or shifting the transmission to neutral, increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance can result.

Remedy

Dealers will install a revised pcv system with water heated vacuum source.

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Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary

The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Consequence

Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires..

Remedy

Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.

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Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary

When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Consequence

The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

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