Ford recalls over a million full-sized trucks, SUVs, and vans

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1.18 million 1997-2003 model year Ford F-Series Super-Duty trucks, E-Series vans, and Excursions currently registered in the U.S. due to a concern over the cam position (CMP) sensor that may result in degraded engine performance including hesitation, stumble, or stalling.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says an engine stall could result in a crash. Ford reports there have been 14 allegations of minor accidents or loss of control concerns, but no injuries due to this concern in over 10 years of vehicle service.

This recall involves older vehicles that are powered by 7.3-liter diesel engines manufactured by International. The 6.0- and 6.4-liter diesel engines on current models are not affected.

Owners will be notified by mail beginning mid-December and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer, who will then inspect the camshaft position sensor and replace it at no charge.

For more information:
Ford: 866-436-7332
NHTSA Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236

—Jeff Bartlett

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Comments

[Chris Ostby]

I own a 2004, F350, 6.0 L diesel and have experienced degraded engine performance including hesitation, stumble, or stalling. My truck has stalled three times; once during on a major highway and twice during normal driving. The truck also experienced a several hesitation and stumbling incidents during normal highway driving--similar to a rapid successive jerking motion lasting a few seconds until I let off the accelerator.

[Jeff Bartlett]

Chris - Your truck is not included in this recall, but I recommend you call the hotline and discuss with your dealer.

[James Wright]

I have had three Ford 7.3 with no apparent problem,do you think I should get mine cheched out by a Ford dealer. Thanks James Wright

[Tiffany Soignoli]

I have a 2003 F-150 4 x 2 Supercrew Flareside that suddenly gave out on me 5 minutes down the road. I had sudden loss of power and was only going about 35 mph. IAfter 10 min it started back up and I got home (10 min drive). I took it to Ford and they replaced the idle air control valve and gasket and did a complete fuel system flush. It felt fine driving for the first 12 min before I felt that tug backwards after lifting my foot off the gas. It was not a smooth slowdown like it should be. It surely doesn't feel like the problem is fixed..I got that feeling of loss of power w/o it losing it. I haven't driven it now for a few days. Could the camshift sensor be the problem? I am very good with keeping up on all scheduled maintenance.

[Chris Butt]

I own a 2004 Ford F 350 6.0 diesel with the same symptoms as Chris Ostby who posted on this site on Dec 8 2007. My waranty ended on dec 31 2007. I have paid about $1500 in repairs, none of which has solved my problems. I want to know when ford will take responsibility for this ever present ongoing problem.You're reputation in the Carriboo has taken a severe beating.As I am aware of 20 cases thus far.I want to know what you are going to do for my family and those who have suffered the same problems. I thought my truck was built for tough..... I will be purchasing yet another 350 diesel model for my family within the next month; I want to know why I should trust ford with my next vehical purchase? sincerly Chris Butt

[Eric Hoyt]

I drive Ford F-350 and F-350 twin turbo diesel engine ambulances as an EMT. We are constantly having problems with them - oil leaks, difficulty starting, but fortunately, no stalling yet. We are looking at purchasing Internationals or Freightliners now because Ford seems to make such unreliable vehicles (and their reluctance to recall and repair is frustrating). Imagine stalling or dropping all of your oil out while driving to an emergency!

[joe]

Out of 102 E450 6.0 diesel fleet, we had 24 at various Ford dealers at the same time. These vehicles go in and out of the dealers in a tri-state area, and sometimes quit the day we get them back from the dealers on various occasions. The fed. govt. has to force Ford into replacing these vehicles since it is a nationwide safety problem.

[Roy Olsen]

I have a Ford F350 6.0 diesel. I love this pick-up.....when it starts. It has been in the shop now at least 5 times. It will run fine. I shut it off in the evening and the next morning it won't start. This pick-up has left me to walk more than once and no one can seem to fix it. Any ideas?

[John Newman]

I have a 95 F350 with a 7.3 turbo power stroke diesel. Truck starts fine but after 5 to 15 minutes of running the engine stalls out or sputers. Upon restart on move (depressing the clutch)it still won't start. However if I shut the key off and attempt a restart after the glow plugs light goes off it will restart immediately with no problems after until the next cold start. A frend at work had a similar problem with his 97 F250 7.3 and had a recall from Ford to replace the Cam Position Sensor. This recall only covers back to 97 and not the 95's. Would replacing the CPS solve this problem or is something else at work here.

[john j]

I have a 1996 f 250 4*4 7.3 turbo diesiel the fuel pump is leaking @ the banjo fitting cannot quite get a wrench to it. it seems i would have to take the turbo off to tighten it do they make a specialty tool for that?? would greatly app any help

[Jeff M]

I own a 2003 F350 4x4 with the 6.0l diesel, and have had nothing but a great ride. No power issues, not features issues, nothing. I'd buy another in a minute!

[art bridgman]

I've got a problem with my 2004 f-350 4x4 it needs a egr valve has anybody had this problem with thiers. What is the cost to replace one? Checking prices. Is this a recall item.

[Richard]

I have a 2004 Ford F350, 6.0, and it is jerking and running rough when it is driving or just idling. I took it in and they said EGR valve. They replaced it and it still is doing the same thing. It will start to run rough and then black smoke will come out. If it starts running rough you can push the gas pedal to the floor and it will clear up. If anyone has any ideas please e-mail me, thanks.

[kevin davis]

i have 1997 f-350 crew cab 7.3 dis . it started stalling couple months ago. sometimes lding and sometimes while driving.is this recall my problem.

[Amy Cwick]

I have a 2006 F350 6.0 Turbo Diesel that I purchased in 7/05 and it has been in the shop for High Pressure Oil Leaks, Bad Injectors which burn out the alternators then killing the batteries leaving us stranded on the highway several times while hauling a 40 ft horse trailer loaded with horses! Ford gave me a "free" 200,000 84 month warranty in 2/08 but that does not solve the problem of my owning an expensive truck that was built and delivered with a poorly designed faulty Diesel engine (per all of the service managers that have worked on this truck)! It is in the shop more than it has been on the road in proper operating condition. In the past 6 weeks alone it has been in the shop for (2) two-week rebuilds/repairs (4 weeks total)!

Ford customer care recently offered me $500 off a new Ford to "get me out of this truck"...What's with that? I don't owe much on this truck and I did not intend to purchase a new truck for many years to come. Ford needs to step up to the plate and should replace this engine/truck with one that works properly...for at least 1 week! How can they get away with this?

I am speaking with the Executive Offices now and I am still getting the run around. I was told that they were sending a Field Design Engineer to the dealership this last go around so that they could fix the engine once and for all, but they did not send the Field Design Engineer out there like they promised!!!!! Where do I go from here?