Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always
mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is
reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.
2001 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2001194
16 Jul 2001
78,402 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced.
2001 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2001076
5 Apr 2001
33 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain Crew Cab vehicles, the fuel filler pipe is mounted to an SMC outer fender that does not provide a ground path for the pipe. If the fuel tank is filled from an ungrounded fuel hose or fuel can, a static build up may occur. This could result in an electrostatic discharge and potentially, a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground on affected vehicles.
2001 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2001069
16 Mar 2001
18 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the inflator canister in the driver airbag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter. In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver airbag may not deploy as intended. This could potentially result in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury. Correction: Driver airbag modules will be replaced.
2000 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2001024
6 Feb 2001
373 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links will be replaced. Note: Duplicate file, see 2000-310.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2001024
6 Feb 2001
373 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearing that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links will be replaced. Note: Duplicate file, see 2000-310.
2000 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2000310
29 Dec 2000
431 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends may have insufficient hardness in the ball stud. this could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket. If this occurs, there could be a reduction in or loss of steering control which in turn could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2000310
29 Dec 2000
431 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the tie rod ends and/or drag link assembly ends may have insufficient hardness in the ball stud. this could result in premature wear and, potentially, separation of the ball stud from its socket. If this occurs, there could be a reduction in or loss of steering control which in turn could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod ends and/or drag link assemblies.
2000 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2000228
16 Oct 2000
412 units in Canada
Electrical
Certain vehicles may have a misrouted wire harness that attaches to the brake pedal position switch. This wire may rube on the steering column, which could result in a short circuit and a blown fuse. If this occurs, there is the potential for a loss of stop lamp function with no warning to the operator. Loss of stop lamp function could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Correction: Wire harness will be inspected and repaired if necessary.
2000 Ford Super Duty
Recall 2000151
11 Jul 2000
281 units in Canada
Brakes
Certain vehicles may have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip. If the clip is missing or falls out, the pushrod may disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in the operator being unable to apply the service brakes. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed.
2000 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1999177
19 Oct 1999
923 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable core wire may wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end. This could also lead to wear or separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position. A "stuck" throttle could adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body with the revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4L automatic transmission vehicles. Accelerator cable and throttle body will be replaced with revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4 litre automatic transmission vehicles.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1999177
19 Oct 1999
923 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable core wire may wear the cable conduit end fitting due to a fifteen degree angle it makes with the conduit at the throttle body end. This could also lead to wear or separation of strands of the core wire, which could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position. A "stuck" throttle could adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable and throttle body with the revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4L automatic transmission vehicles. Accelerator cable and throttle body will be replaced with revised parts that are currently being used on the 5.4 litre automatic transmission vehicles.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1999076
5 May 1999
8,026 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the subsequent static rollover test required by C.M.V.S.S. 301- Fuel System Integrity, a pick-up box with damaged attachments may shift or become detached, and may result in fuel spillage exceeding the rate specified in the Standard. Correction: Revised pick-up box attachments will be installed on affected vehicles.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1999061
15 Apr 1999
35,668 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. If the speed control is used and this condition is present, a stuck throttle could result, which could potentially cause an accident. By not using speed control, this condition will not occur. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if required, speed control cable will be replaced.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1998242
21 Dec 1998
19,934 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 208 - seat belt installations. French language air bag warning labels were not installed on the sun visors. Correction: French labels and installation instructions will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1998238
27 Nov 1998
240 units in Canada
Engine
Note: motorhome chassis. On certain vehicles, water in the accelerator cable may be susceptible to freezing potentially preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the accelerator pedal is released. This could result in increased stopping distances and could potentially result in a crash. Correction: A revised accelerator cable will be installed.
1999 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1998069
8 Apr 1998
37 units in Canada
Engine
NOTE: MOTORHOME CHASSIS. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FREEZING. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE CABLE END POINTS UPWARD AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL END, ALLOWING WATER TO COLLECT IN THE END FITTING AND FREEZE AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES CENTIGRADE. IN SOME CASES THE OPERATOR CAN INCREASE THE THROTTLE OPENING BUT THE ICE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. CORRECTION: A REVISED ACCELERATOR CABLE WITH AN END FITTING THAT WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR WATER COLLECTION OR ENTRY WILL BE INSTALLED.
1995 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1997203
19 Nov 1997
1,834 units in Canada
Other
NOTE: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY LEAK HOT EXHAUST GASES FROM THE EGR TUBE ON THE ENGINE. THIS COULD RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING. DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR IGNITION OF THESE ADJACENT MATERIALS MAY EXIST. CORRECTION: EGR TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN VERSION.
1996 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1997203
19 Nov 1997
1,834 units in Canada
Other
NOTE: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES MAY LEAK HOT EXHAUST GASES FROM THE EGR TUBE ON THE ENGINE. THIS COULD RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING. DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, THE POTENTIAL FOR IGNITION OF THESE ADJACENT MATERIALS MAY EXIST. CORRECTION: EGR TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN VERSION.
1996 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1996136
13 Sep 1996
19 units in Canada
Structure
THE NUMBER 4 CROSSMEMBER GUSSETS WERE INSTALLED WITH UNDERSIZED FASTENERS. THIS GUSSET IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE REAR STRAP OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FASTENERS TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE REAR STRAP ON THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK BECOMING DISCONNECTED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LESS THAN INTENDED FUEL TANK RETENTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. CORRECTION: CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS (BOLTS).
1990 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1994043
3 Mar 1994
5,928 units in Canada
Fuel System
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITRE ENGINES. THE FUEL RETURN TUBE, WHICH CONNECTS THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINE WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, MAY CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. THIS COULD LEAD TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE AND RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. CORRECTION: FUEL RETURN TUBES WILL BE REPLACED WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON LINES AND A VINYL GUARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE BODY WELD FLANGE.
1990 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1993146
29 Oct 1993
585 units in Canada
Brakes
NOTE: MOTORHOME CHASSIS. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKE FLUID IN BRAKE LINES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION WILL BE ADDED TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
1990 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1990183
28 Nov 1990
138 units in Canada
Brakes
THE LOWER END OF THE BRAKE ROD WHICH CONNECTS THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO THE POWER BRAKE ASSEMBLY BELL CRANK MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WALL THICKNESS. SHOULD THE WALL FRACTURE, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. CORRECTION: A NEW BRAKE ROD WILL BE INSTALLED.
1990 Ford Super Duty
Recall 1990086
11 Jun 1990
284 units in Canada
Brakes
NOTE: F-SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND F-SUPER DUTY COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. INTERCONNECTION OF THE RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM THE HYDROBOOST POWER BRAKE UNIT AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF THE HYDROBOOST UNIT WHEN NO FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS COULD CAUSE "DRAGGING BRAKES" WHICH, IF NOT NOTICED, COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FADE OR IN PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REVISED RETURN LINES AND BRAKE COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED. DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.