NHTSA Recall # | 77209 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V166000 |
MFG Compaign # | 08C03 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Date of notification | 24/04/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/05/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/01/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/04/08 |
Report created | 14/04/08 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 138 |
Estimated number of affected units | 158 |
Defect summary | Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations. |
Consequence summary | The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs. |
Corrective action | Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
Recall notes | Ford recall no. 08c03. Customers may 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. |