Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
A small electrical component in your van's anti-lock braking system (ABS) might be faulty, causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to a malfunctioning ABS system, which could cause the warning light to come on, or even a fire while you're driving or when the vehicle is unattended.
Free Fix
A Ford dealership will install a new fuse and a heat shield to prevent the issue, and you won't have to pay for it. Additionally, Ford is extending the warranty for the ABS module to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VANS, A DIODE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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