NHTSA Recall 07V553000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,176,000 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford E Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V553000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07S57 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | December 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Ford recall no. 07s57.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V553000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E Series | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford Excursion | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.