The problem
The involved vehicles are equipped with safety compliance certification labels and incomplete vehicle documents that indicate that the gross axle weight rating (gawr) is approximately 0.6 To 6.0 Percent greater than the combined load capacity of the tires at the specified tire inflation pressure. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 120, "Air brake systems", and 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars", or 109, "new pneumatic tires".
The fix
Owner will receive correct labels by mail, free of charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks.System: equipment; certification label, tire markings.Consequences of defect: loading vehicle to the rated capacity could lead totire failure, rapid loss of air, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V189000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.