LDV is recalling certain Ford and Chevrolet trucks.  The models are Chevrolet 2007 through 2009 C5550, 2008 through 2009 W5550, and 2008 Ford F-650 Chassis specifically for Snap-On Tools trucks.  They stated that there may be a cable installed on the battery isolator.  With all cables tightened down on the stud, this cable lug may be pressed against the cooling fins of the isolator, where contact poses a risk of electrical short which could result in cables overheating.

This contact poses a risk of electrical short, which could result in cables overheating and a fire could occur.  Dealers will conduct a two step remedy.  The first step is to inspect the cable insulation to ensure all cables are installed with the lug body facing away from the isolator with none in contact with the cooling fins.  The second step is to add a grounding strap or able to HE aluminum box to properly ground it and the components mounted within it.  Owners may contact LDV at 1-608-257-3911.

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Ford has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 F150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted.   This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed.  In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.

Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.  Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment.  The remedy will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during May 2009.  Owners may contact Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332, or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

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Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 100,000 2008 F-Series trucks in Canada and the United States because the front driver’s seat does not conform with strength standards for seat backs.

Ford says the weld connecting a bracket and the driver’s seat back could crack. The recall covers F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks. More than 87,000 of the trucks are in the U.S. and 14,000 in Canada. A Ford official in the U.S. says no injuries have been reported because of the problem. Ford discovered the issue after receiving reports of the weld cracking.

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Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 Ford F150. They stated that certain headlamp assemblies imported and sold as after market equipment by sonar auto parts for use on 2004 through 2007 Ford F150 pickup trucks. During production, the headlamps were internally misaligned and they fail the photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The purpose of this standard is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries by providing adequate illumination of the roadway. Sonar will notify owners and offer a full reimbursement for any non compliant headlamps. The recall began on December 14, 2007. Owners can contact Sonar at 1-866-558-4264.

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Some Ford trucks weren’t built tough enough to resist fire.

Two F-150 s have already gone ablaze in Bentonville - and both instances could have been prevented if the owners had paid attention to Ford’s recall notice.

In 2005, Ford Motor Co. issued a safety recall to address fires related to the speed-control switch in various 2000 and 2001-model Ford F-150 s, Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as trucks from the 2001 F-Series.

City Fire Inspector James Birchfield said both truck fires started while the trucks were stationary and sitting in driveways. One of the fires spread to a house.

The speed-control switch in question includes a diaphragm that, when it fails, releases brake fluid into the engine compartment of the vehicle, creating a fire hazard, Birchfield said.

According to the Ford Web site, www.ford.com, the recall affects 792, 000 automobile owners - and has warranted demand for replacement parts to the point that Ford is experiencing a shortage in the parts.

Meanwhile, owners can head to the local Ford dealership and have the switch disabled to eliminate the risk of fire.

To find out if a particular vehicle is included in the recall, go to www.ford.com, then enter the vehicle’s identification number.

Customers may also contact Ford Customer Assistance at (866 ) 436-7332.

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With nearly 30 consecutive years of sales leadership in full-size pickups, Ford knows a thing or two about what truck customers want — even if they don't know it yet. (c)2006 Ford Motor Co.

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