Vehicle recall 07V553000 · December 5, 2007
Ford E Series, Excursion and 4 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 07S57.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V553000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 2007
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07S57
- Owner notification
- December 29, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,176,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E Series (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford Excursion (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford F-250 SD (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford F-350 SD (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford F-450 SD (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- Ford F-550 SD (1997-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
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