Just went for maintenance yesterday and she's got a recall
02-03-2011, 06:11 AM
#21
This is a new recall, people have not been notified:
Dealer Note:
SAFETY RECALL
11S15
DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD:
Certain 2009-2010 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with an Interior Chrome Door Handle - Interior Door Handle Reinforcement
If somebody tells me how to attach a *.PDF file, I can upload the owner letters going out. I checked and mine is affected. Owner letters are dated February 2011
Dealer Note:
SAFETY RECALL
11S15
DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD:
Certain 2009-2010 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with an Interior Chrome Door Handle - Interior Door Handle Reinforcement
If somebody tells me how to attach a *.PDF file, I can upload the owner letters going out. I checked and mine is affected. Owner letters are dated February 2011
02-03-2011, 08:48 AM
#22
Yes, this IS a safety recall. Here is the text from the NHTSA...
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / F-150 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2011 NHTSA
CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V049000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY/DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 280,946
Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE INITIALLY NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER IF ANY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE OR FAILS TO RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTIVATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECT MODULE. ONCE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF EACH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / F-150 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2011 NHTSA
CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V049000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY/DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 280,946
Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION. Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE DOOR HANDLE SPRING CAN FAIL CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN. Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE INITIALLY NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER IF ANY INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE OR FAILS TO RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER ACTIVATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECT MODULE. ONCE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF EACH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Last edited by seadragon; 02-03-2011 at 08:57 AM.
02-03-2011, 09:58 AM
#24
Just another member
Yes, this IS a safety recall. Here is the text from the NHTSA...
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / F-150 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2011 NHTSA
CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V049000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY/DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 280,946
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / F-150 2009-2010
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 28, 2011 NHTSA
CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V049000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY/DOOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 280,946
Thanks
02-03-2011, 09:58 AM
#25
Dealership called me yesterday and said they had a TSB for the door handles springs and mine was one that qualified (good thing since it is broke). He said that the upgraded springs will be available within the month, he moved my name up the list since the spring is already broken.
The A/C problem has the dealership and Ford stumped, today they are taking my dash out to get to it, they believe there is a blockage that they cannot figure out. I know I heard the A/C vent door snap close on the drivers side and now I only get a small amount of cold air out of it. Passengers side is fine. Also my STX does not have dual climant control.
The A/C problem has the dealership and Ford stumped, today they are taking my dash out to get to it, they believe there is a blockage that they cannot figure out. I know I heard the A/C vent door snap close on the drivers side and now I only get a small amount of cold air out of it. Passengers side is fine. Also my STX does not have dual climant control.