Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford E Series Cutaway Chassis Cab, E350 +2 more: Brakes
Affects Ford E Series Cutaway Chassis Cab, E350, E250, E150 · 2003–2004 — about 15K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, a diode in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may experience an electrical short. An electrical short may cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. Since battery power is always present at the module, this condition may occur when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position, creating the potential for unattended vehicle fires. Correction: Dealers will replace the ABS module.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational