Field Campaign

[Rod403]

HI

I bought a 2000 Au II sedan and noticed a small sticker inside drivers door that has printed on it "Field Campaign" "Ford" it also has a reference no. and a completion date on the sticker. Can anyone tell me what this sticker signifies. I'm guesing my car was used in some sort of Ford promotion campaign.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Thats to certify it has had 1 of the factory recals done (a problems fixed) , the auII had 2 recalls i think , i have 2 of them labels in the same place with different serial numbers .

[GK]

Originally Posted by Rod403

HI

I bought a 2000 Au II sedan and noticed a small sticker inside drivers door that has printed on it "Field Campaign" "Ford" it also has a reference no. and a completion date on the sticker. Can anyone tell me what this sticker signifies. I'm guesing my car was used in some sort of Ford promotion campaign.

Field campaign is a fancy name for recall. The AU's were recalled for a spot weld to be dabbed on the bolts holding the steering rack on.

There was also one a throttle cable, not many models though from what I understand.

If you give us the number, someone will probably tell you tonight what is was for!!

Welcome to the forum!

GK

[GK]

Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Thats to certify it has had 1 of the factory recals done (a problems fixed) , the auII had 2 recalls i think , i have 2 of them labels in the same place with different serial numbers .

Depends on the model, my AU1 only has one, the AU2 only has one as well. I don't think I've missed one for it because when I was getting a key recoded at Ford they checked and said it was all done.

If you ring Ford and give them the vin and rego, they'll be able to search the computer for you!

GK

[OldManGhia]

Mine has 2 stickers. 1 is for the power sterring rack but not sure of the other 1.

2000 AUI Forte Wagon

[HLC]

i have 3 stickers i believe. need to recount.

steering rack, throttle cable and something else.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Mine has the 2 stickers and is an 2000 model AUII , same as ROD403's model car, dunno about the different build month/dates effecting the recals in the 2000 AUII though ?

[Pinkbits]

I have 2, steering rack and coolant flush and replacement.

[GK]

Here is a handy link to motor recalls. JC provided it one other time if I recall correctly.

Thanks JC if I have recalled correctly, sorry to the other fella if I didn't recall correctly! LOL! Sorry about the recall puns! LOL!

When you get to the site, just use the "next" button to scroll back through the recall history, very interesting reading indeed!

http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recal...?recall_type=5

GK

[autickfordfairmont]

Problem: Accelerator Cable Retention
Make: FORD
Model: Falcon
Variant: AU, AUII
Date Range: October 1999 - January 2001
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Accelerator cable slides past grommet.
Consequences: Sudden loss of power.
Corrective action: Ford dealers will replace the level grommet on the cable.
Notif. Date: 12/02/2001
DOTARS No.: R01/016
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC215/Z







Problem: Front upper ball joint retaining bolts torque.
Make: FORD
Model: Falcon
Variant: AU
Date Range: 1999
VIN Ranges: Contact Ford Customer Service Centre, phone 1800 333 306 of facsimile (03) 9359 8933.
Status: Inactive
Defect: Incorrectly torqued front spindle upper ball joint retaining bolt(s) results in bolt(s) becoming loose or failing.
Consequences: Loss of steering control.
Corrective action: Inspect and re-torque the front spindle upper ball joint retaining bolts. Replace any damaged bolts if required.
Notif. Date: 31/05/1999
DOTARS No.: R99/079
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC183






Problem: Front centre seatbelt insufficent belt adjustment
Make: FORD
Model: Falcon
Variant: AU
Date Range: 1998-1999
VIN Ranges: Refer Customer Assistance Centre Phone 1800 333 306, fax (03) 9359 8933
Status: Inactive
Defect: Airbag warning label on belt prevents the seatbelt from moving freely through the adjustment mechanism. Insufficent adjustment to meet ADR 4/02 clause 6.1.2 requirements.
Consequences: ADR non-compliance, front centre seatbelt does not have required range of adjustment to restraint occupant.
Corrective action: Front centre seatbelt, tongue (including adjustment mechanism) replaced.
Notif. Date: 31/05/1999
DOTARS No.: R99/080
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC184





Problem: Front suspension upper arm security
Make: FORD
Model: Falcon, Fairlane
Variant: AU
Date Range: 1999
VIN Ranges: Refer Ford Customer Assistance Centre, phone 1800 333 306 or facsimile (03) 9359 8933.
Status: Inactive
Defect: Bolts securing the upper suspension arm to upper arm bushes affected by hydrogen embrittlement. Bolt failure causes upper arms to separate from the bush(es).
Consequences: Loss of steering control of vehicle.
Corrective action: Replace Right Hand and Left Hand front suspension upper arm assemblies.
Notif. Date: 16/04/1999
DOTARS No.: R99/058
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC176

[autickfordfairmont]

Vehicle Recall Search Results for FORD AUII, AUIII (Vehicles fitted with ABS) (5-6 Dec. 2001, 13-14 Dec. 2001, 29-30 Jan. 2002)
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Problem: Front brake failure
Make: FORD
Model: AUII, AUIII (Vehicles fitted with ABS)
Variant:
Date Range: 5-6 Dec. 2001, 13-14 Dec. 2001, 29-30 Jan. 2002
VIN Ranges:
Status: Closed
Defect: Under extreme braking vehicles built on the above dates may lose all fluid from the front braking circuit.
Consequences: Extended braking distance due to loss of the front brakes.
Corrective action: Ford dealers will replace the affected Bosch ABS control modules.
Notif. Date: 11/04/2002
DOTARS No.: R02/025
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC246A/B/C

[autickfordfairmont]

Vehicle Recall Search Results for FORD AU Series 1 & 2,Falcon Forte,Futura,Fairmont,Fairmont Ghia,Fairlane,LTD,FTE,Ute (1 June 1998 to 22 May 2001)
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Problem: Steering rack mounting stud may loosen
Make: Ford
Model: AU Series 1 & 2,Falcon Forte,Futura,Fairmont,Fairmont Ghia,Fairlane,LTD,FTE,Ute
Variant:
Date Range: 1 June 1998 to 22 May 2001
VIN Ranges:
Status: Active
Defect: Possibility that inappropriate servicing of steering rack retaining hardware may affect the integrity of the steering rack mounting stud. Overtightening of the steering rack mounting hardware may degrade the thread locking compound on the stud.
Consequences: This condition may allow the stud to loosen. In extreme cases the stud may detatch from the crossmember.
Corrective action: Ford dealers will apply a weld to the end of the stud to stop it coming out if loosened.
Notif. Date: 17/06/2004
DOTARS No.: R04/075
Supplier Name: FORD
Campaign No.: SRCC300

[autickfordfairmont]

Hope they help.