NHTSA recall 04V445000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.
Why it matters: These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began September 27, 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…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-250, 2003 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-350, 2003 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-450, 2003 Ford E-550, 2004 Ford E-550.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V445000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.