Recall for All Falcon and Terri 12 Nov 2013 to 13 Oct 2014

[kypez]

http://www.news.com.au/finance/busin...-1227222062903

FORD is recalling almost a year’s worth of Falcon sedans and utes and Territory SUVs because the ignition can fail, causing the engine to stall, disabling critical electrical functions such as airbags.

The Federal Government’s recall website issued a safety bulletin overnight, saying there were 17,875 potentially affected vehicles made from 12 November 2013 to 13 October 2014.

“Until the safety recall service is completed it is recommended that the steering column ‘tilt’ or ‘reach’ positions are not adjusted as this may reduce the engagement of the electrical connector,” says the bulletin on recalls.gov.au.

The notice warns owners of affected Ford Falcon sedans and utes and Territory SUVs to not adjust the position of the steering wheel in case it triggers the fault.

“If the connector disengages while driving, the engine will stall, electrical functions will be lost, and the vehicle will be unable to be restarted. This poses a potential accident hazard to the driver and other road users,” the notice continued.

The Ford ignition fault appears to be different from the ignition switch-related defects that last year saw General Motors issue 10 recalls in the US last year which eventually added up to more than 16.5 million vehicles.

The General Motors ignition switch defects, which have so far been linked to 42 deaths, have made the entire car industry more alert to the possible consequences of ignition switch failure.

In the case of General Motors, the ignition faults varied from defective switches, keys that slipped out of position, or keys that could be easily bumped to switch off the engine unintentionally.

In the case of the Broadmeadows-made Ford vehicles, however, it appears to be the ignition switch connector that is the fault, rather than the ignition barrel.

“On some vehicles there is potential for the ignition switch electrical connector to disengage,” says the recalls.gov.au website.
News Corp Australia has asked Ford if there were any crashes or injuries reported as a result of the ignition fault, and how many faulty devices were found before the safety bulletin was issued.

We will update the story as soon as more information becomes available.

In Australia last year there were 114 vehicle recall notices issued for about 1.1 million vehicles; in the first seven weeks of 2015 there have already been 17 vehicle recall notices.

[mik]

I I wonder what it was that changed from the 12th of November 2013 that could have made a problem ?

[Raptor]

Probably a different supplier or the supplier changed something in their process.

My guess is penny pinching led to a further decrease in the loom length or different plugs being used.

Abraded wires in the steering column (clock spring issue) has been a problem since 2004 (BA/SX) because the loom is too taught. I guess this is just worse.


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[vztrt]

Originally Posted by mik

I I wonder what it was that changed from the 12th of November 2013 that could have made a problem ?

It would be a spread of dates to make sure a faulty part didn't get through.
Standard practice.

[bobthebilda]

And who says the Ford Sales Team arent doing their job to perfection. Much better to recall 18,000 cars, than 80,000 cars.

[furiousgibbon]

this is probably caused by people getting in their falcon and thinking 'surely the wheel goes higher than this, maybe if I just put all my weight against it while I push the lever in'

[Buttnekid]

this would include all GTFs?

[kypez]

Originally Posted by Buttnekid

this would include all GTFs?

Yes. Mine is booked in

[brismike]

My 1 year old GT is due for its 1 year 15000k service in March. I've only done 4000ks in it though. I'll get them to check it out then.

I have never adjusted the steering wheel since I got it. And I don't know why motoring writers are always complaining about the Falcon seating position as I think it is perfect.

CheersMike

[BRUTE260]

Thanks for the heads up.

I've only had my FG for 3 days so I rang Ford this morning to book it in for next Tuesday.

[GTP534]

I'll get them to look at it when the Terri goes in for the new separator plate for the transmission.

[XBv8mmm!]

Just checked my FGX XR8 and its a October build.

I think I'll have to take a drive into the dealer and see if I'm effected.

[LASGT8]

Just has my Dec 13 build GT in for metal dip stick replacement they are doing this as well.

[Motorbreath310]

GMH recall - "Haha typical Holden POS"

Ford AUS recall - "Oh thank heavens they were certain to let us know, and rectify the problem right away! I can sleep tonight knowing my car is booked in to my trusted local Ford dealer"

[EB#]

Did they raid the spares warehouse and install BA ignition switches in these cars?

[FPV-800]

Originally Posted by LASGT8

Just has my Dec 13 build GT in for metal dip stick replacement they are doing this as well.

Off topic, hope the new XR8 has a steel dipstick ?

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by pj-apples

Off topic, hope the new XR8 has a steel dipstick ?

Yes, steel dipstick for XR8's. Well mine does anyway...

[Havoc]

Originally Posted by Motorbreath310

GMH recall - "Haha typical Holden POS"

fixed for you

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Motorbreath310

GMH recall - "Haha typical Holden POS"

Ford AUS recall - "Oh thank heavens they were certain to let us know, and rectify the problem right away! I can sleep tonight knowing my car is booked in to my trusted local Ford dealer"

Right on! GMH - "we knew about the problem for 9 years, 42 people are now dead because of it.....better do a recall."

[winkle]

Had our Jan 14 Territory Titanium in to the dealer today for its 15k service. They mentioned the recall at drop off, checked it out and no action needed.