2003 Ford F-450 SD: recalls and complaints

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• 11V35200013 Jul 2011Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
• 09V39900013 Oct 2009Vehicle Speed Control
• 07V5530005 Dec 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 07V0780006 Mar 2007Vehicle Speed Control
• 04V3270007 Jul 2004Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

1. 11V352000Received 13 Jul 2011. 26,715 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 11C18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2011.

2. 09V399000Received 13 Oct 2009. 4,500,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 09S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Oct 2009.

3. 07V553000Received 5 Dec 2007. 1,176,000 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 NHTSA record

   In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 07S57. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Dec 2007.

4. 07V078000Received 6 Mar 2007. 155,584 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2007.

5. 04V327000Received 7 Jul 2004. 83,687 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ground wire is loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. The recall began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 04S15. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

6 May 2013

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19910
2. 19921
3. 19933
4. 19942
5. 19952
6. 19962
7. 19973
8. 19982
9. 19999
10. 20005
11. 20017
12. 20024
13. 20035
14. 20042
15. 20054
16. 20061
17. 20071
18. 20083
19. 20095
20. 20106
21. 20118
22. 20127
23. 20138
24. 20144
25. 20154
26. 20163
27. 201711
28. 20187
29. 20199
30. 202010
31. 202112
32. 202214
33. 202313
34. 20243
35. 20254
36. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Ford F-450 SD?

5,941,986 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-450 SD have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for the Ford F-450 SD, model years 1991 to 2026. 5 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 Ford F-450 SD name most often?

Fuel System, Diesel: 6 of 18 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Ford F-450 SD open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.