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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 04V444📅 Sep 15, 2004

2003–2004 Ford E-150 & 2003–2004 Ford E-250 + 3 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V444000
Manufacturer recall #
04S22
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
214,849
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 15, 2004
Built
Apr 23, 2002 – Nov 19, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 04S22/customer satisfaction program 04N03.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V444 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V444?

2003–2004 Ford E-150 & 2003–2004 Ford E-250 + 3 more. 214,849 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.