1991 FORD F-350

7 recalls, 34 complaints - 64 TSBs

01I008000 Jul 19, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIE... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP.
Remedy
FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO CHARGE. IF A VEHICLE ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 150,000 MILES, THIS OVER... Read more
1,556,221 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
13,000,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
7,900,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
94V040000 Feb 23, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy
FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.
89,770 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
93V125000 Aug 2, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence
SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
1,131,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
93V066000 Apr 27, 1993
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence
THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.
Remedy
A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.
2,419 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FAIRMONT TAMPER
92V026000 Mar 3, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Defect Description
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE ... Read more
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
Remedy
ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
467,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

34 total complaints 3 crashes 5 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP6
TIRES3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
TIRES Nov 1, 2013
Incident date: Jul 26, 2012
ABOUT AUGUST 2012 I WAS INFORMED BY PETTIS TIRES, CORDELE, GA. THAT THE TWO TIRES I HAD BOUGHT FROM THEM HAD BEEN RECALLED. FOR APPROX. ONE YEAR WE TRADED PHONE CALLS AND NO PROGRESS WAS MADE. I CALLED BF GOODRICH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD TO GO TO SEARS AUTO IN ALBANY, GA. THAT LASTED ABOUT THR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 3, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED WHERE THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED ONE OF THE DUAL FUEL TANKS WAS FULL AND ONE WAS EMPTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 23, 2005
Incident date: Dec 18, 2004
DT: CONSUMERS STATES THE BRAKES FADE. CONSUMER STEPS ON THEM AND THEY GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR SLOWLY. IT DOESN'T DO ANY GOOD TO PUMP THE BRAKES, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE VEHICLE STOP COMING DOWN A HILL.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Feb 14, 2003
Incident date: Feb 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF ALTERNATOR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB *TS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 14, 2003
Incident date: Feb 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF ALTERNATOR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*JB *TS
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
VEHICLE HAS TWO FUEL TANKS, AND ONE OF THE TANK HAS A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE. FRONT TANK FILLS UP REAR TANK, AND WILL LEAK GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE.*AK
TIRES Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
BELT SEPARATION (DOT NUMBER: VDOR1WT410 TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
TIRES Oct 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 3, 2000
PE00-040; FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, R4S 23585R16LT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WITH F350 VAN FORD, 1991. FRONT DRIVER'S FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S (P235 85 R16) TIRE EXPLODED AND SHREADED INTO PIECES. *AK THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE TIRE FAILURE, ALL 4 TIRES AND SPARE TIRE STARTED TO DEVELOP CR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 1995
THERE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT WITH BRAKES, IT TOOK SEVERAL YEARS FOR CONSUMER TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND PULLED A TRAILER. IT PULSATED, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.*AK CONSUMER WAS IN A VEHICLE CRASH DUE TO FAULTY BRAKES. THE MASTER CYLINDER IS TOO SM... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Aug 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 12, 2000
VEHICLE HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS WHERE ONE TANK (BACK) WOULD OVERFLOW INTO THE OTHER TANK (FORWARD) WHEN ITS ALREADY FILLED & CAUSE A SPILLAGE OF FUEL. WHEN SWITCH TO FORWARD TANK ALONE, WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM AT ALL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK May 31, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING OFF SECOND TANK, THE FIRST TANK WAS PUSHING FUEL OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Apr 27, 2000
WE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWO TIMES, THE FIRST TIME WAS BECAUSE OF THE FUEL RUNNING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TANKS. THE NEXT TIME IS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND WOULD NOT SEND FUEL TO ENGINE PROPERLY, IT WOULD CUT OUT. NOW WE CAN'T USE TH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 14, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
WHEN ACCELERATING THERE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE TRUCK. THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PLATE CONVERTER IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGONG PROBLEM SINCE 1993. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 24, 1999
Incident date: Jul 6, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH FUEL VAPOR LOCKED , CAUSING VEHICLE TO CUT OFF. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS May 3, 1999
Incident date: Apr 5, 1999
VEHICLE FRAME BROKEN BEHIND CAB. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jul 21, 1998
DRIVING UP HILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND HAD NO BRAKING POWER. TOOK TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND HAD THE CALIPERS/PADS AND DRUMS REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM Jul 21, 1998
DRIVING UP HILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND HAD NO BRAKING POWER. TOOK TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND HAD THE CALIPERS/PADS AND DRUMS REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 21, 1998
DRIVING UP HILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND HAD NO BRAKING POWER. TOOK TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND HAD THE CALIPERS/PADS AND DRUMS REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 4, 1997
BRAKES FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 2, 1997
RECALL # 93V125000, AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED OWNER IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANKS. DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL MANUFACTURER CORRECTS RECALL REMEDY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 27, 1997
VEHICLE FIRE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 22, 1996
TORQUE CONVERTER SEIZED AT LOW VEHICLE MILEAGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Sep 9, 1993
V-BELT THAT OPERATES ALTERNATOR HAS TOO MUCH PLAY BETWEEN HARMONIC BALANCER AND ALTERNATOR. BELT JUMPS INTO ALTERNATOR FAN AND BREAKS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Feb 5, 1997
Incident date: Jan 30, 1997
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED A BURNING SMELL AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Dec 27, 1996
Incident date: Oct 31, 1996
EXPERIENCED MALFUNCTIONING OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER DOOR WHEN IT WON'T UNLATCH FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. *AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 4, 1996
Incident date: Nov 15, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AND DURING A PANIC STOP, EXPERIENCED ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY GRABBED THEN RELEASED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD BEFORE STOPPING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAME COMPLETELY PLUGGED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601444) *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, FIRE STARTED COMING FROM THE DASH AREA, REPLACED IGNITION/WIRING/DASH BOARD. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL, ESPECIALLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
STEERING WHEEL FLIP FLOPS WHILE DRIVING, PIN CAME OUT OF COLUMN. TT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN PARTS FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Aug 7, 1991
ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR; VEHICLE VIBRATES; EXTENDED STOPPING. TT
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Mar 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
GAS PEDAL STICKS. TT
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jan 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 5, 1994
AUTO-TRAN: GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR DOES NOT SHOW WHAT GEAR ITS IN; DRIVER HAVE TO FEEL AROUND TO DETERMINE WHAT GEAR TRANSMISSION IS IN. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD F-350

64 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY3
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT2
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
01157 Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156 Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310 Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
98167 Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK
98168 Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
0038 Feb 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
0015 Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
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
99152 Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99129 Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
12905 Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *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
98158 Aug 3, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END SHIMMY MAY OCCUR AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS, SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. SHIMMY IS NOT ALWAYS VERIFIED DURING ROAD TEST. *AK
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873 Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864 Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A38 Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
985A29 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
985A12 Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
98419 Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
9848 Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
983074 Feb 27, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
98123 Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
98115 Jan 19, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
INFORMATION REGARDING RANDOM HAIRLINE CRACKS, "STAR CRACKING" IN REAR SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) FENDERS - DUAL REAR VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT
98113 Jan 19, 1998
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT
010198 Jan 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
9768 Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511 Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9748 Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
9747 Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
97310 Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
97215 Jan 20, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES FOR OUT-OF-WARRANTY VEHICLES TO BE USED AS A MASTER COPY - DIAGNOSTIC GUIDES NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM ADISTRA. *TW
962612 Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249 Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246 Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221 Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96728 Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT
96720 Mar 25, 1996
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING FRONT END SHIMMY OCCURRING AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. *TT
BC0131960102 Dec 1, 1995
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
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
951515 Jul 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR-REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX, STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEEERING GEAR. *SD
951113 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
951112 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
95912 May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
BC2681950503 May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO EXHAUST RESTRICTION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND/OR MUFFLER. *TW
9597 May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. *TW
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC4225 Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
95711 Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW
9588 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
95619 Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TW
95524 Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW

FORD F-350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).

116 Total Recalls
6,535 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
347 Reported Crashes
205 Reported Fires
17 Reported Deaths

FORD F-350 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 0 119 View
2020 2 237 View
2019 4 721 View
2018 2 304 View
2017 2 729 View
2016 0 291 View
2015 1 289 View
2014 0 150 View
2013 1 110 View
2012 4 252 View
2011 4 204 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 3 55 View
2008 7 176 View
2007 3 56 View
2006 4 206 View
2005 3 170 View
2004 3 216 View
2003 3 104 View
2002 3 140 View
2001 6 181 View
2000 5 367 View
1999 13 531 View
1998 1 16 View
1997 4 188 View
1996 4 167 View
1995 3 191 View
1994 7 126 View
1993 9 129 View
1992 7 74 View
1991 (current) 7 34
1989 0 2 View

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EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
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