NHTSA recall 07V-553 (07V553000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported December 5, 2007 - about 1,176,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V553000
Also written as: 07V-553
Manufacturer number: 07S57
Reported: December 5, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~1,176,000
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-553 when calling a dealer.

Affected 6 models

Ford E Series - 1997, 1998

Ford Excursion - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Ford F-250 SD - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Ford F-350 SD - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Ford F-450 SD - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Ford F-550 SD - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.