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Recall Information
Old Version of the FAQ can be found here
Electronic Shift on the Fly Recall (ESOF)
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: ????
Component: ???
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 98B29
Year: 1999
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: ???
Manufactured From: FEB 1998 To: AUG 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:No Official Information Found Yet.
1999 Super Duty trucks with electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD have a problem with 4X4 not engaging properly or engaging when it shouldn't. There are both temporary and permanent fixes for the problem.
The temporary fix is to reset the computer by either disconnecting the batteries or by pulling fuse #15 from the fuse panel. Leave disconnected for 10-15 minutes. After hooking the batteries back up or replacing the fuse, your 4X4 should start working again. Only do this in an emergency as it resets all the trouble codes. If you are stuck though, you have no option but to do this.
The permanent fix is to have the dealer install the new updated GEM module. This will permanently fix the problem. All trucks built since around August 1998 should have the updated module installed at the factory.
Tow Hooks
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V303000
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG IMPACT SENSOR
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #:
Year: 1999
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: ???
Manufactured From: SEP 1998 To: SEP 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:Vehicle Description: Light duty trucks. The cast tow hooks changes the crash pulse of the vehicle in frontal barrier impacts and the air bag sensor was
not calibrated to this new crash pulse which may cause the air bags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent.Unexpected air bag deployment can result in personal injury.
Dealers will replace the cast tow hooks with forged hooks.
Owner notification is expected to begin January 3, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and
do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel Tank
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V093000
Component: FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 99S11
Year: 1999
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: All Super Duties
Manufactured From: JUL 1998 To: MAR 1999
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:Vehicle Description: Super duty pickup trucks. These trucks may not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of FMVSS No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
CORR: Owner notification is expected to begin during May or June 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Brake Rotor Shield
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: ????
Component: BRAKES:BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 98B32
Year: 1999
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: ???
Manufactured From: ??? (Early Production)
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:No Official Information Found Yet. Brake Shield is missing. Fix is adding proper brake shield.
See TSB 99-13-6 for more information