1993 FORD F-350
9 recalls, 129 complaints - 103 TSBs
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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
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.
00V424000 Dec 29, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE CARBON STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN WEAR OUT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONS, IT CAN CAUSE HIGH FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (S... Read more
94V169001 Sep 7, 1994
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE I... Read more
94V018000 Jan 2, 1994
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
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.
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
6 crashes 6 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 14 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 4 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH BCT HI-RUN TIRES, SIZE L235/85R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE TREADS WERE SEPARATING FROM THE TIRES AND THE TI... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
HAD BOTH OF MY STEER TIRES BLOW OUT GOING DOWN THE HIGH WAY RIGHT SIDE I HAD A TRAILER ON AND THE OTHER I HAD JUST GOT ON TO THE INTERSTATE. PUT A HOLE IN MY FLOOR ON DRIVERSIDE AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERSIDE AS WELL. PASSENGER SIDE JUST LET LOOSE WITH NO WARNING. I STILL HAVE ALL FOUR T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
HAD BOTH OF MY STEER TIRES BLOW OUT GOING DOWN THE HIGH WAY RIGHT SIDE I HAD A TRAILER ON AND THE OTHER I HAD JUST GOT ON TO THE INTERSTATE. PUT A HOLE IN MY FLOOR ON DRIVERSIDE AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERSIDE AS WELL. PASSENGER SIDE JUST LET LOOSE WITH NO WARNING. I STILL HAVE ALL FOUR T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 4, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
HAD BOTH OF MY STEER TIRES BLOW OUT GOING DOWN THE HIGH WAY RIGHT SIDE I HAD A TRAILER ON AND THE OTHER I HAD JUST GOT ON TO THE INTERSTATE. PUT A HOLE IN MY FLOOR ON DRIVERSIDE AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE ON THE DRIVERSIDE AS WELL. PASSENGER SIDE JUST LET LOOSE WITH NO WARNING. I STILL HAVE ALL FOUR T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 22, 2009
Incident date: May 10, 2004
MY FORD F350 CREWCAB CAUGHT ON FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I AM JUST NOW FINDING OUT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE OF SPONTANEOUS FIRES ON MY YEAR AND MODEL. I SPENT ALMOST $3000.00 ON REPAIRS AND HAVE BEEN HAVING ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE QUITTING WHILE DRIVING. I WOULD LIKE ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 25, 2009
Incident date: Feb 20, 2009
1993 FORD F-350 WITH A 5.8 ENGINE, I RECEIVED THIS INFO. FROM ALLDATA. I READ ON FORD'S WEB SITE THAT A SAFETY RECALL GENERALLY NEVER EXPIRES... RECALL #'S 00S57 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT, # 00V424000 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTION, # 01L008000 FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE DEFECT., ALL THREE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 25, 2009
Incident date: Feb 20, 2009
1993 FORD F-350 WITH A 5.8 ENGINE, I RECEIVED THIS INFO. FROM ALLDATA. I READ ON FORD'S WEB SITE THAT A SAFETY RECALL GENERALLY NEVER EXPIRES... RECALL #'S 00S57 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR REPLACEMENT, # 00V424000 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTION, # 01L008000 FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE DEFECT., ALL THREE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Aug 13, 2008
Incident date: Aug 13, 1998
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INEFFECTIVE. THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES IT TO ROLL FREELY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE CABLES TWICE AT THE COST OF $300 EACH. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 13, 2007
Incident date: Nov 13, 2007
WE OWN A 1993 FORD F350. IT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSE ATTACHED GARAGE. IT WAS NOT RUNNING. MY HUSBAND WENT OUTSIDE AND WALKED BETWEEN THE TRUCK AND GARAGE. HE SMELLED SMOKE, LOOKED TOWARD THE PICKUP AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE QUICKLY RAISED THE HOOD AND PUT THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 28, 2006
Incident date: Aug 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE LEFT INNER DUALLY TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION, THE CARCASS OF THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED, YET THE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 22, 2006
I WAS USING MY REAR GAS TANK IN MY DUAL TANK SYSTEM. THE FUEL ,IN ADDITION TO OPERATING THE VEHICLE, PUMPED INTO THE HALF FULL FRONT TANK. WHEN I WENT TO FILL THE FRONT TANK AT THE FILLING STATION, THE FUEL FORCIBLY SPILLED OUT OF THE FRONT TANK, SPRAYING ON ME. *NM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 22, 2005
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON LOW MILEAGE TIRE. TIRE MODEL WILD COUNTRY APT LT235/85R-16. MILEAGE VERIFIED AT 21,152MI. VEHICAL DAMAGE DUE TO TIRE TREAD IMPACTING AUTO AND BRAKE LINES. NO INJURIES. TIRE WAS A REAR TIRE, SO WE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TIRES.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST AND OVER HEATS O-RING CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF CLUTCH. LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON TRUCK AND IS USED FOR TOWING 5TH WHEEL RV SOME TIMES IN MOUNTAINS IT HAS WENT OUT TWO TIMES NOW ONCE ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO AND JUST TODAY, 08/17/2005. HEAT INSULA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Feb 25, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE SERPENTINE BELT SNAPPED OFF. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 15, 2005
Incident date: Feb 9, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Feb 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 8, 2005
THE CLUTCH GOT STUCK IN DRIVE. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE GEAR, AND THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP FOR T REPAIRS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Dec 27, 2004
EXHAUST FUMES WERE LEAKING INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO DIDN'T THINK THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS IMPORTANT, AND WILL NOT SERVICE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANOR. ALSO, CONSUMER ASKED FOR MANUFACTURER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO COOPERATE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Sep 20, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
SERPENTINE BELT DETACHES FROM TENSION PULLEY AND/OR IDLER PULLEY. DETACHED BELT CAUSES DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES, RADIATOR LINES, AND BREAKS IDLER PULLEY FROM BRACKET. POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ARE LOST MAKING VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. FLYING IDLER PULLEY MAY CAUSE ADDITIONAL DA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Apr 13, 2004
Incident date: Mar 3, 2004
WHEN THE VEHICLE IDLED CONSUMER SMELLED AND HEARD EXHAUST LEAKING. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TUBE (EGR) HAD A HOLE IN IT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 8, 2003
THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHEN THEY WERE PRESSED. *JB
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Mar 10, 2003
Incident date: Mar 9, 2003
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, PUSH ROD PLASTIC EXTENSION FRACTURED AND BROKE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP FORWARD MOTION UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS STOPPED. WITH FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE COMPONENT I WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN THE BELT TENSIONER KEEPS SHREDDING SERPENTINE BELT, CAUSING VEHICLES ENGINE TO DIED. IN ONE CASE THE BELT TENSION SHIERD OFF, SENDING A METAL BOLT FROM ENGINE THAT PUNCTURED RADIATOR FAN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Sep 3, 2002
Incident date: Sep 3, 2002
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO PUSH CLUTCH IN THE BUSHING BROKE, AND THE LINKAGE FELL APART, MAKING CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *AKCONSUMER HAD NOT FOLLOWED UP ON THE FINAL RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT FILED VIA TELEPHONE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN 800 MILES FROM HIS HOME. CONSUMER FEELS A RECALL SHOULD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Aug 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH FORD, F350, SUPERDUTY TRUCK SUDDENLY VEERED OFF OF THE ROAD TO RIGHT AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, CAUSING $6,000.00 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED VEHICL, AND DETERMINED THAT LOWER STEERING SHAFT BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONA... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
STEERING GEAR BOX CAUSED RIVITS ON CROSS MEMBER OF FRAME TO STRETCH, ALSO CAUSING A SNAPPING NOISE IN FRONT END, ON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT CROSS MEMBER OF FRAME AT STEERING BOX WAS LOOSE, FORD WOULD NOT SHARE IN REPAIR COST DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *SLC
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
STEERING GEAR BOX CAUSED RIVITS ON CROSS MEMBER OF FRAME TO STRETCH, ALSO CAUSING A SNAPPING NOISE IN FRONT END, ON CLOSER INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT CROSS MEMBER OF FRAME AT STEERING BOX WAS LOOSE, FORD WOULD NOT SHARE IN REPAIR COST DUE TO VEHICLE BEING OUT OF WARRANTY. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 8, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR CAMPAIGN 00V424000 IN MAIL. WHEN CONTACTING DEALERSHIP, WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNLESS HE WAS EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 1, 2001
REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION ON RESTRAINT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Jun 8, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
RECALL 93 V 125 000/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK, WHEN THIS OCCURRED, SECOND TANK EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGES. SPILL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION;.MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT RECAL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ENGIE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FOR REAR TANK. GAS LEAKS FROM GAS LINE WHERE NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL SWITCH VALVE CAUSES VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL. ALSO, WHEN THEY ARE FULL THEY MAKE A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ONCE GAS BURNS OUT NOISE GRADUALLY GOES AWAY.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
May 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ENGIE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FOR REAR TANK. GAS LEAKS FROM GAS LINE WHERE NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL SWITCH VALVE CAUSES VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL. ALSO, WHEN THEY ARE FULL THEY MAKE A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ONCE GAS BURNS OUT NOISE GRADUALLY GOES AWAY.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
May 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ENGIE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON FOR REAR TANK. GAS LEAKS FROM GAS LINE WHERE NOZZLE IS INSERTED. WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL SWITCH VALVE CAUSES VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL. ALSO, WHEN THEY ARE FULL THEY MAKE A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ONCE GAS BURNS OUT NOISE GRADUALLY GOES AWAY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 5, 2001
REPEATED FAILURE OF ALL DISC BRAKE COMPONENTS (RUBBER, CYLINDERS, ETC.) 18,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 49,000 MILES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Apr 18, 2001
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT DISC BRAKES LOCK UP, CREATING EXTREME VIBRATION WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WHEN SWITCHING FROM ONE TANK TO SECOND FUEL TANK FUEL IS NOT BEING PUMPED TO ENGINE OF VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THATR THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 14, 2001
THIS TRUCK HAS TWO TANKS. WHEN DRIVING RESERVE TANK PUSHES ALL FUEL INTO FRONT TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Mar 14, 2001
THIS TRUCK HAS TWO TANKS. WHEN DRIVING RESERVE TANK PUSHES ALL FUEL INTO FRONT TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THERE IS A RECALL, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 26, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING OR MAKING STOPS NOTICED GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
SERPENTINE BELT IDLER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1998
ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO CYLINDER FAILURE.
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL AT TIRE (P235/85R16) EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL SEPARATION. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 9, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK BOTH STEEL TEX R4S TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING. *YH
TIRES
Nov 1, 2000
RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, THE PLIES SEPARATED AND THE TIRE IMMEDIATELY DISINTEGRATED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, NOY ONLY DUE TO THE TIRE BUT BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION FROM THE BLOWN TIRE (MICHELIN XCH-4 LT 225/75R16). NLM
TIRES
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 27, 2000
ON 9/27/2000, I HAD THE ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH VIRGINIA STATE LAW. AT THAT TIME, THE INSPECTOR BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT 4 OF THE SIX TIRES HAD CRACKING IN THE AREA WHERE TREAD SEPARATION WOULD NORMALLY OCCUR. I USE THIS VEHICLE NORMALLY TO PULL MY FIFTH WHEEL RECREATION V... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 21, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1993 FORD F350, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE AND THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE TREAD CAME APART WHICH CAUSED TIRE TO EXPLODE, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK TWO TIRES SEPERATED AND EXPLODED. SEPERATE INCIDENTS APPROXIMATELY 6-12 MONTHS APART. *YH
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 18, 2000
TREAD BECAME COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE TIRE WITHOUT LOOSING ANY AIR. THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED BUT WITHOUT THE TREAD.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT24575R16 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 10, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, BUT, CONSUMER KEPT CONTROL OF VEHICLE. FIRESTONE AT TIRES. *AK ON SECOND OCCASION RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. *YH
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
May 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AND STEPPING ON THE CLUTCH TO REDUCE SPEED, CLUTCH BROKE DOWN, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
May 22, 2000
Incident date: May 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING FUEL COULD PASS FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, FORCING A FUEL SPILLAGE. CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF A WORSE SITUATION. *AK
Showing 50 of 129 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD F-350
103 manufacturer communications from 91 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *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
0011
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WHICH GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL EFFORT- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/94.
0012
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY CONCERNS- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *MJS
0013
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PROCEDURE FOR SERVICING PARKING BRAKE- SERVICE TIP- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *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
99-8-15
May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98156
Aug 3, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS--VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L 0R 7.5L ENGINE. *AK
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
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
985A5
Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *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
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
985A35
Mar 18, 1998
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
THE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES MAY BIND AND NOT ALLOW THE REAR BRAKE SHOES TO RETURN FULLY TO THE ANCHOR PINS AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. *YC
985A37
Mar 18, 1998
041000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY GO TO THE FOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO EFFORT DURING APPLICATION. *YC
985A38
Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *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
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
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *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
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
98122
Jan 19, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT.
98122
Jan 19, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FOR DEFROSTER. *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
010198
Jan 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
97050110621
May 10, 1997
500000 CHILD SEAT
PART NUMBER INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF A CHILD SEAT TETHER. *TW
BC2301970501
May 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW
9778
Mar 31, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP- HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS- AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. *JD
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
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *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
BC3241970210
Feb 10, 1997
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST LEAKS OR NOISE AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE Y-PIPE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TW
BC3287970206
Feb 6, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH MAY BE HARD TO DEPRESS DUE TO DUST/CONTAMINATION ENTERING THE SLAVE CYLINDER. *TW
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
BC0321972301
Jan 23, 1997
017210 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
POP/CLUNK FROM STEERING LINKAGE OVER BUMPS. *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
BC0321970201
Jan 2, 1997
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
POP/CLUNK FROM STEERING LINKAGE OVER BUMPS. *JD
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
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
962412
Nov 18, 1996
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
BRAKES - REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE BINDS - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/20/96 - ALL CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED. *TW
962415
Nov 18, 1996
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VIBRATION - DRIVELINE VIBRATION AND/OR DRIVELINE NOISE - REGULAR CAB 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.5L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TW
BC0321961101
Nov 1, 1996
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
POP/CLUNK FROM STEERING LINKAGE OVER BUMPS. *TW
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
BC0682961024
Oct 24, 1996
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIVELINE VIBRATION OR NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON STEADY CRUISE OR DECEL. *TT
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96226
Oct 21, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
962213
Oct 21, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST - EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE. *TW
BC0883961004
Oct 4, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST LEAK &/OR NOISE DUE TO WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *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
96728
Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *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
951713
Aug 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERATOR-MOTORCRAFT 95AMP-FRONT BEARING CONCERN-FD1060/1460 ENGINES- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/3/95. *SD
951714
Aug 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE- 'KNOCKING' NOISE - WHEN OPERATING ENGINE AT 200-2300 RPM - FD1460 ENGINE
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
951112
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
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
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
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
951015
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HYDROMOUNTED CAB - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINES RUBBING ON THE FENDER. *TW
95522
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *TW
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
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
9585
Apr 1, 1995
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
A RATTLE FROM THE SPLIT SEAT BENCH MAY BE DUE TO A LOOSE OR MISSING SEAT BUSHING. *TW
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
95521
Mar 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS MAY BECOME CHAFED. *TW
95522
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *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
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6,535
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
347
Reported Crashes
205
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
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