Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
HD Manual w/OD
HD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Leaf
2-Stage Leaf
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.66 x 0.58 in
13.66 x 0.58 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.39 x 0.47 in
13.39 x 0.47 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R17E
LT245/75R17E
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R17E
LT245/75R17E
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R17E
LT245/75R17E
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
5.4L SOHC 24-valve SMFI Triton V8 engine.
Stationary elevated engine idle control (SEIC).
Engine block heater *Standard in AK, CO, IA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, VT, WI & WY. Optional in all other states.*.
6-speed HD manual transmission w/OD.
4.10 axle ratio.
Rear wheel drive.
72 amp/hr (650 CCA) battery.
115-amp HD alternator.
Trailer tow pkg-inc: 7-wire harness w/relays, 7/4 pin combination connector, trailer brake wiring kit w/o controller.
Class V trailer hitch receiver-inc: 2" hitch.
8' pickup box-inc: (6) tie-down hooks, partitionable & stackable storage.
(2) front tow hooks.
Twin I-beam front axle w/coil spring suspension.
HD gas shock absorbers.
Front stabilizer bar.
LT245/75R17E all-season BSW tires.
17" argent painted steel wheels w/painted center ornaments.
Full-size spare tire w/lock & carrier.
2-ton mechanical jack.
Pwr steering.
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vacuum boost.
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
5.4L SOHC 24-valve SMFI Triton V8 engine.
Stationary elevated engine idle control (SEIC).
Engine block heater *Standard in AK, CO, IA, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, VT, WI & WY. Optional in all other states.*.
6-speed HD manual transmission w/OD.
4.10 axle ratio.
Rear wheel drive.
72 amp/hr (650 CCA) battery.
115-amp HD alternator.
Trailer tow pkg-inc: 7-wire harness w/relays, 7/4 pin combination connector, trailer brake wiring kit w/o controller.
Class V trailer hitch receiver-inc: 2" hitch.
8' pickup box-inc: (6) tie-down hooks, partitionable & stackable storage.
(2) front tow hooks.
Twin I-beam front axle w/coil spring suspension.
HD gas shock absorbers.
Front stabilizer bar.
LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires.
17" chrome steel wheels w/bright center ornaments.
Full-size spare tire w/lock & carrier.
2-ton mechanical jack.
Pwr steering.
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/vacuum boost.
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
EXTERIOR
Black painted steel front bumper w/grained mold-in-color top cover.
Black painted rear bumper.
Black lower air dam.
Front fender vents.
Black box-rail & tailgate top-edge moldings.
Black painted grille.
Sealed beam halogen headlamps.
Pickup box/cargo lights.
Black fold-away manual mirrors.
Black door handles.
Solar tinted glass.
Interval windshield wipers.
Front license plate bracket *Standard in states where required. Optional in all other states.*.
Rear license plate bracket.
Removable locking tailgate w/black handle & Tailgate Assist
Chrome front bumper w/glossy body-color top cover.
Chrome rear bumper.
Black lower air dam.
Front fender vents.
Black box-rail & tailgate top-edge moldings.
Grille w/medium platinum insert & chrome surround.
Dual beam jewel effect headlamps.
Pickup box/cargo lights.
Underhood service light.
Black fold-away pwr mirrors.
Black door handles.
Solar tinted glass.
Interval windshield wipers.
Front license plate bracket *Standard in states where required. Optional in all other states.*.
Rear license plate bracket.
Removable locking tailgate w/black handle & Tailgate Assist
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERIOR
HD vinyl front bench seat w/recline-inc: armrest, cupholders.
Forward-folding vinyl rear bench seat.
Black vinyl full-floor covering.
Color-keyed scuff plates.
Black instrumentation-inc: tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel gauge, indicator lights, message center w/odometer, trip odometer, engine hour meter, warning messages, voltmeter, distance-to-empty, average fuel economy.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
AM/FM stereo-inc: digital clock, (2) speakers.
(4) air registers w/positive shut-off.
Auxiliary pwr point.
Dash-top tray.
Glove box.
Ashtray & cigar lighter.
Color-keyed molded door trim panel-inc: hard armrest, grab handle, reflector.
Instrument panel mounted storage bin & trash bag hook.
Color-keyed cloth headliner.
Front passenger-side roof ride handle.
Rear seating roof ride handles.
Driver & passenger grab handles.
Rear seat LH/RH grab handles.
Front door operated dome lamp w/time delay off & IP switch.
Front/rear map lamps.
Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors-inc: driver-side map strap, passenger-side mirror insert.
Dual color-keyed coat hooks
High series cloth 40/20/40 split front bench seat-inc: armrest, cupholders, storage.
Driver manual lumbar suupport.
FlexFold 60/40 rear bench seat w/fold-flat feature, grocery hooks, dual cupholders, tray, steel load floor.
Color-keyed carpet full-floor covering.
Front/rear color-keyed carpeted floor mats.
Color-keyed scuff plates.
Tilt steering wheel.
Black instrumentation-inc: tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel gauge, indicator lights, message center w/odometer, trip odometer, engine hour meter, warning messages, voltmeter, distance-to-empty, average fuel economy.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch-down & backlit switches.
Pwr door locks w/backlit switches.
Accessory delay.
Cruise control.
Premium AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input jack, digital clock, (4) speakers.
Air conditioning.
(4) air registers w/positive shut-off.
Auxiliary pwr point.
Dash-top tray.
Glove box.
Ashtray & cigar lighter.
Color-keyed door trim panel-inc: color-keyed soft armrest, pwr switch bezel, molded upper applique, upper & lower map pockets, grab handle & reflector.
Instrument panel mounted storage bin & trash bag hook.
Color-keyed cloth headliner.
Front passenger-side roof ride handle.
Rear seating roof ride handles.
Driver & passenger grab handles.
Rear seat LH/RH grab handles.
Front door operated dome lamp w/time delay off & IP switch.
Front/rear map lamps.
Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors-inc: driver-side map strap, passenger-side mirror insert.
Dual color-keyed coat hooks
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Driver & front passenger airbags.
Color-keyed safety belts w/front seat outboard height adjustable D-rings.
BeltMinder seatbelt-not-buckled chime & flashing warning light.
Child seat tethers on all rear passenger seats
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Driver & front passenger airbags.
Color-keyed safety belts w/front seat outboard height adjustable D-rings.
BeltMinder seatbelt-not-buckled chime & flashing warning light.
Child seat tethers on all rear passenger seats
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
3.
Basic Miles/km:
36,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.
Corrosion Years:
5.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
5.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000
Basic Years:
3.
Basic Miles/km:
36,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.
Corrosion Years:
5.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
5.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V139000.
Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM).
Potential Number of Units Affected:
33169.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST..
Consequence:
LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S49. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11T002000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 14, 2011.
Component:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
390,657.
Summary:
CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE, SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES..
Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168..
Notes:
OWNERS 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 ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V541000.
Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2007.
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
45.
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED..
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07C19. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08E026000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 21, 2008.
Component:
EQUIPMENT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
338.
Summary:
TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS..
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE..
Remedy:
TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320..
Notes:
TRUXXX RECALL NO. 08-01BLK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NOT RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MOTOR COMPANY VEHICLES. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V140000.
Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1022.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT..
Consequence:
LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S50. 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.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V139000.
Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM).
Potential Number of Units Affected:
33169.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST..
Consequence:
LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S49. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11T002000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 14, 2011.
Component:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
390,657.
Summary:
CONTINENTAL TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN CONTITRAC TR TIRES, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S OUTLINE WHITE LETTERS AND BLACK SIDEWALL, AND CONTITRAC, SIZE LT275/70R18 125/122S, BLACK SIDEWALL, PRODUCED FROM MAY 6, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SOME MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEVEN WEAR, VIBRATION, OR PARTICULARLY UNDER CONDITIONS OF OVERLOADING OR UNDER INFLATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE USAGE, SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES..
Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BELT EDGES COULD LEAD TO TREAD BELT SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168..
Notes:
OWNERS 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 ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V541000.
Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 14, 2007.
Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
45.
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED..
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER AIR BAG FROM PROPERLY DEPLOYING AND REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE YOUR DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07C19. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08E026000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 21, 2008.
Component:
EQUIPMENT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
338.
Summary:
TRUXXX IS RECALLING 338 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT WELDED 3" LIFT BLOCKS FOR REAR SUSPENSIONS, PART NO. 206073, INCLUDED IN SUSPENSION KIT NOS. 108035 AND 108036, SOLD BETWEEN JULY 26, 2007 AND MARCH 4, 2008, FOR USE ON FORD MY 2005-2008 F-250 SUPERDUTY 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. COMPRESSIVE FORCES OF THE WELDED LIFT BLOCKS RESULTING FROM FORESEEABLE AND EXCESS VEHICLE PAYLOADS AS WELL AS OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE U-BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION MAY DISTORT THE BLOCKS, REDUCING THE INTENDED CLAMPING FORCE OF THE U-BOLTS..
Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW POSSIBLE SHIFTING AND DAMAGE TO THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT AND AXLE..
Remedy:
TRUXXX WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS/INSTALLERS AND WILL REPLACE AFFECTED WELDED LIFT BLOCKS WITH EITHER NON-WELDED ALUMINUM OR CAST IRON BLOCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRUXXX AT 1-800-381-8320..
Notes:
TRUXXX RECALL NO. 08-01BLK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS AND HAS NOT RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FORD MOTOR COMPANY VEHICLES. 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..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V140000.
Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1022.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT..
Consequence:
LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S50. 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.
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