Holy cow! If "quality is job #1" at Ford, I shudder to contemplate the
rankings of everything else.
"Mercedes for old cars, Toyota for new cars.
Toyota for small to medium trucks, Mercedes for big trucks."
Tom
Recalls
Check with the seller to ensure that the recall work was completed on
these items.
1997: It is possible that the intermediate steering shaft yoke may
break, causing a loss of steering control. Dealer will inspect and
replace affected parts.
1997: Operation at highway speeds in winter conditions can cause PVC
fitting to freeze; throttle plate could then remain in cruising position
after pedal is released.
1997: Certification label shows incorrect rear-tire-inflation pressure.
1997: Retainer clip that holds master-cylinder pushrod to brake-pedal
arm could be missing, causing loss of braking.
1997: Seatbelt-anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled.
1997: Separation of transmission bracket fitting from cable can result
in inability to shift into "Park."
1997-98: If vehicle is overloaded, rear leaf springs can fracture.
1997-98: Throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in
throttle body.
1997-98: Shift-cable assembly might not be fully attached to steering
column bracket and could come out, preventing shifting into "Park" even
though indicator shows it is in "Park."
1997-98: Certain off-lease vehicles, Canadian in origin but sold in the
U.S., have daytime running lights that do not meet U.S. specifications.
1997-98: Lug nuts may loosen and studs may experience fatigue failure,
with potential for wheel separation.
1997-98: Main battery cable can contact body panel in trunk, resulting
short circuit.
1999: Tire and rim identification information is incorrect on
certification labels.
1999: Fuel-pressure regulator O-ring may have been damaged, allowing
fuel-vapor leakage.
1999: Speed-control cable on certain vehicles can interfere with pulley,
preventing throttle from returning to idle when disengaging the speed
control.
1999-00: Accelerator-cable core wire on certain trucks can wear the
conduit end fitting; could lead to separation of strands, which could
prevent throttle from returning to idle.
2000-01: A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper-motor gear
case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of
wiper function or fire.
2000-01: Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing
instructions for properly attaching a child-restraint system.
2001: Driver- and/or front-passenger-outboard seatbelt buckle may not
fully latch. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not
provide adequate occupant protection.
