Having ignition problems ? CHeck this out --> TFI Module Litigation Settlement
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Having ignition problems ? CHeck this out --> TFI Module Litigation Settlement
You know, I have NOT seen ANY real reference(s) about replacing the TFI module (grey sensor attached to the base of the distributor).
FORD was KNOWN to have developed a DEFECTIVE type technology with TFI modules.
I bought a 87 EXP once (for $100) that had the symptoms as these trucks. I heard about Ford's defective TFIs, so I replaced it and BAM! It ran GREAT!! I sold the EXP for $900 (2) days later!
FORD's TFI Module problems were SO SEVERE, that there was a Class Action Lawsuit brought against FORD.
Here's the link to the TFI Module Litigation Settlement!
http://www.tfisettlement.com/
FORD was KNOWN to have developed a DEFECTIVE type technology with TFI modules.
I bought a 87 EXP once (for $100) that had the symptoms as these trucks. I heard about Ford's defective TFIs, so I replaced it and BAM! It ran GREAT!! I sold the EXP for $900 (2) days later!
FORD's TFI Module problems were SO SEVERE, that there was a Class Action Lawsuit brought against FORD.
Here's the link to the TFI Module Litigation Settlement!
http://www.tfisettlement.com/
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Having ignition problems ? CHeck this out --> TFI Module Litigation Settlement
http://www.tfisettlement.com/noticeplain.html
Here's an excerpt from the Class Action Lawsuit....
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Here's an excerpt from the Class Action Lawsuit....
In the Related Actions, the plaintiffs allege that Ford knew, but concealed from the public and from government officials, information that its TFI-IV module—which is an ignition-system component that Ford installed on the distributors of class vehicles— had an inordinately high propensity for failure due to overheating.
The plaintiffs allege that TFI module failure is more likely to occur in conditions that cause the TFI module to become overheated, such as in hot weather and while the vehicle’s engine is under load (such as while towing or while driving up a grade) or while idling for extended periods.
The plaintiffs also allege that TFI module failure frequently occurs on an intermittent basis; that is, the module will fail while hot, and then recover and continue functioning after it cools.
In addition, the plaintiffs allege that if a TFI-IV module fails, the engine of the vehicle can stall suddenly and unexpectedly, even while traveling on the roadway, thereby creating an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
The plaintiffs allege that TFI module failure is more likely to occur in conditions that cause the TFI module to become overheated, such as in hot weather and while the vehicle’s engine is under load (such as while towing or while driving up a grade) or while idling for extended periods.
The plaintiffs also allege that TFI module failure frequently occurs on an intermittent basis; that is, the module will fail while hot, and then recover and continue functioning after it cools.
In addition, the plaintiffs allege that if a TFI-IV module fails, the engine of the vehicle can stall suddenly and unexpectedly, even while traveling on the roadway, thereby creating an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
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