On certain vans, an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) diode may have micro cracks or the propensity to crack. If a crack is present, a short between the electrical ground and power circuit in the module may occur.

The short may cause an ABS malfunction that may illuminate the ABS warning light, or the short may overheat the module resulting in a burning odor smoke, and fire. This condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.

Dealers will add a heat shield to the ECU and have the fuse replaced. The recall is expected to begin on October 8, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot particles.

These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or under hood fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall is expected to begin October 8, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.