1993 FORD B SERIES
0 recalls, 1 complaints - 47 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1993
POWER STEERING FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-118), CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD B SERIES
47 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 |
| 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
02169
Aug 19, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99205
Oct 4, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *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
991413
Jul 12, 1999
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 MIDRANGE DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OR BUZZ THROUGH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. *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
98614
Mar 30, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING MAY BE INACCURATE. *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
BC2312970501
May 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NEW THROTTLE CABLE TO REDUCE VIBRATION ATTHE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. *TW
97716
Mar 31, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FUEL INJECTION PUMP- BOSCH- SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FD1060/1460 DIESEL ENGINES. *JD
97517
Mar 3, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE- DIESEL- FD1060 AND FD1460- WHITE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST- SERVICE TIP. *JD
97411
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FEAD BELT- HIGH WEAR AND/OR COMES OFF OF THE DRIVE PULLEY- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/1/92 THROUGH 6/1/96 WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
BC3236970211
Feb 11, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
FD 1060 ENGINES - NEW DESIGN STARTER MOTOR TO ALLEVIATE HARD START/NO START CONCERNS IN COLD AMBIENTS. *TW
97315
Feb 3, 1997
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NO START- STARTER WILL NOT TURN ENGINE OVER- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
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
97118
Jan 2, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE- FD1060 OR FD1460- HIGH VIBRATION AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VIBRATION- HIGH- AT LOW ENGINE RPM- VEHICLES WITH FD1060 OR FD1460 ENGINE. *JD
97117
Jan 2, 1997
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
HEATER- LACK OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE- COOLING SYSTEM- ENGINE DOES NOT REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *JD
962529
Dec 2, 1996
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
FEAD BELT - HIGH WEAR AND/OR COMES OFF THE DRIVE PULLEY - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/1/92 THROUGH 9/1/96 WITH FD1060 ENGINE. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
BC0604961101
Nov 1, 1996
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
NEW FUEL HOSE TO REPLACE THE HOSE USED IN THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL RETURN SYSTEM - THE CURRENT HOSE MAY SHOW SIGHN OF DETERIOATION OR CRACKS. *TW
96731
Mar 25, 1996
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE STOPLAMP DIODE LOCATION AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ON VEHICLES BUILT SINCE 12/90 WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. *TT
BC0187960102
Dec 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ON F/B SERIES W/ FD 1060 ENGINE THERE MAY BE A CONCERN REGARDING INSUFFI- CIENT IN-CAB HEAT. TO RESOLVE THIS, THE CURRENT THERMOSTAT CAN BE REPLACED WITH A NEW LOW LEAK THERMOSTAT. THE NEEDED PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM CUMMIS ENGINE. REFER T
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
952012
Oct 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP GAUGE MAY READ ON THE COLD SIDE OF THE NORMAL RANGE, OR MAY STAY BELOW NORMAL EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS AT ITS PROPER OPERATING TEMP ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS IS CAUSED BY THE COOLANT TEMP SENDING UNIT NOT BEING POSITI
952010
Oct 1, 1995
072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
HARD STARTING OR A NO START CONCERN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO DIESEL FUEL DRAINING OUT OF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BACK INTO THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE INJECTION SYSTEM TO LOSE ITS PRIME WHICH LEADS TO L
951115
Jun 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
STALL OR NO START - FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOID - WIRING CHAFING ON FUEL INJECTOR LINES-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/94 WITH FD1060 ENGINE AND BOSCH P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *TW
951115
Jun 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
STALL OR NO START - FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOID - WIRING CHAFING ON FUEL INJECTOR LINES-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/94 WITH FD1060 ENGINE AND BOSCH P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *TW
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
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
95724
Apr 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NEW SERVICE KIT FOR RETAINING THE DIESEL ENGINE PLASTIC AIR CLEANER. *TW
95621
Mar 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
95621
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
95527
Mar 1, 1995
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING - POWER - LOSS OF ASSIST/MOMENTARY AND RANDOM STICK/BIND AT LOW SPEEDS. *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
95323
Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
95325
Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
STATIONARY ENGINE COVER CRACKS. *TW
95410
Feb 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *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
942613
Dec 1, 1994
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER STAYS ENGAGED AFTER KEY IS RELEASED. *TW
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
942420
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A DRIVELINE VIBRATION/MOAN MAY OCCUR WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO CONVERTER LOCKUP MODE WHILE ACCELERATING OR CLIMBING A GRADE. *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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