1990 FORD B SERIES
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 24 TSBs
90V100000 May 24, 1990
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
INCORRECT SIZE MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED WILL PROVIDE LESS LINE PRESSURE TO WHEEL CYLINDERS FOR A GIVEN PEDAL PRESSURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ORINCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL THE CORRECT 1.75 INCH MASTER CYLINDER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD B SERIES
24 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
97218
Jan 20, 1997
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER - REVISED REAR SPRING HANGER INSULATOR PAD - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6000, 7000 OR 9000 LB AXLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/97. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
95527
May 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING-POWER-HIGH EFFORTS IN LEFT TURNS- VEHICLES WITH BENDIX C300N OR C500N STEERING GEAR AND ZF POWER STEERING PUMP. *TW
95620
Mar 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW
95621
Mar 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION COUNTERSHAFT BEARING END CLEARANCE MAY NOT BE WITHIN SPECIFICATION ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
95527
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING - POWER - LOSS OF ASSIST/MOMENTARY AND RANDOM STICK/BIND AT LOW SPEEDS. *TW
95621
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
95410
Feb 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW
95327
Feb 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
95323
Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
95213
Jan 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW
BC0183950103
Jan 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUFACTURER RECALL 94S86 - IF INITIAL INSPECTION OF SNAP RING IS CRACKED AND ALL PIECES ARE STILL IN SNAP RING GROOVE, OR SNAP RING IS CRACKED AND NOT MORE THAN 1/2" OF SNAP RING IS OUT OF THE GROOVE AND PARTS
94258
Dec 1, 1994
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW
942321
Nov 1, 1994
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD B SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE91012
Opened: Nov 8, 1990 , Closed: Jun 26, 1991
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE90067
Opened: Mar 29, 1990 , Closed: Aug 2, 1990
PARK BRAKE SLOW TO ENGAGE
There is no summary currently available
FORD B SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD B SERIES across all model years (1971, 1990).
23
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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