Another day, another automotive recall.
In year in which about as many vehichles were recalled as produced, Ford Motor Company will begin mailling letters to owners Dec. 17 about the latest safety concern.
Ford is recalling about 1.8 million diesel-powered heavy duty pickup trucks and vans because of a computer software problem that could cause their engines to stall.
The trucks being recalled are F-series Super Duty trucks, E-series vans and Excursion SUVs from model years 1997 through 2003 equipped with 7.3-liter diesel engines, according to a letter sent by Ford to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The trucks involved havve camshaft position sensor that can degrade. The sensor detects the position of the engine's camshaft which controls valves that let air and fuel in and out of cylinders.
While the engine can stall during driving, power assistance for steering and braking is maintained down to speeds as low as 30 mph hour. No deaths or injuries and only a few minor incidents have been reported, accoring to the Ford spokespersonn.
Vehicle owners who think their may have a problem, can call Ford via a local dealer or the company's national, toll-free number, 866-436-7332.
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