1996 FORD F-350

4 recalls, 167 complaints - 181 TSBs

06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
1,200,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
27,176 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
96V161000 Aug 29, 1996
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
134,770 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
96V146000 Aug 1, 1996
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
THE CROSSMEMBER FRAME GUSSETS WERE INSTALLED WITH UNDERSIZED THREADED FASTENERS FOLLOWING A BREAKDOWN OF THE PRODUCTION RIVET GUN THAT IS GENERALLY USED. THIS GUSSET IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE REAR STRAP OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK.
Consequence
THE SUBJECT FASTENERS CAN SEPARATE CAUSING IN THE REAR STRAP OF THE AFFECTED FUEL TANK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED. A LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED REAR STRAP ALLOWS THE FUEL TANK TO POSSIBLY CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER GUSSET FASTENERS WITH THE SPECIFIED ALTERNATIVE FASTENERS (BOLTS).
200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

167 total complaints 10 crashes 16 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES14
TIRES:TREAD/BELT12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
SUSPENSION:FRONT4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR4
WHEELS:RIM Sep 25, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AIR WAS CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM THE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jul 20, 2012
Incident date: Jul 13, 2012
I HAVE A FORD F-350 7.3L TURBO DIESEL. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH., THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED BY HALF. AFTER I PULLED OVER THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL. TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC ... Read more
TIRES Oct 7, 2011
Incident date: Oct 3, 2011
CRACKING SIDEWALLS CAUSING BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASS. SIDE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Feb 27, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
1. BEGAN SMELLING DIESEL FUEL IN CAB. THEN NOTICED DRIPS ON DRIVEWAY. 2. WENT TO SAWGRASS FORD ON DATE BELOW WHERE I WAS TOLD THIS IS THE FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN VALVE, AND IT IS HAPPENING FREQUENTLY AND PART IS ON BACK-ORDER. THEY SAW LEAK IS ALMOST A STREAM ESPECIALLY WITH ENGINE RUNNIN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 2, 2009
Incident date: Jan 30, 2009
ON 1/30/09 I EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON MY FORD F-350 DUE TO A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I JUST HAPPENED TO WALK OUT TO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING, TO SEE A GLOW UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. I OPENED THE HOOD AND REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A ... Read more
Fire 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 12, 2008
Incident date: Jul 10, 2008
I HAD THE CMP SENSOR (CAM POSITION SENSOR, F6TZ-12K073-A) REPLACED AT 83,733 MILES AND AGAIN AT 88,500 MILES. THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH FOR 3 SECONDS AND DIES. IT WILL CRANK BUT NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC AND CMP SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 7, 2008
Incident date: Sep 21, 2007
THE EXISTING RECALL 07V-553 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON FORD 1997-2003 F-SUPER DUTY, E-SERIES, AND EXCURSION VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES) SEEMS TO BE INCORRECTLY NARROW IN SCOPE. I HAVE A 1996 F-350 WITH THE SAME 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE NOTED IN THE RECALL, AND HAD THE EXACT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Feb 1, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
I HAVE A '96 FORD F350 WITH A 7.3L POWERSTROKE. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN STALLING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AND ON OCCASION, HAD CUT OUT COMPLETELY AND NOT COME RIGHT BACK WHICH LEAVES ME WITH NO POWER BRAKES, OR STEERING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, OR GET IT OFF THE ROAD. I STOPPED AT BANKS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Jan 31, 2008
Incident date: Nov 26, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,3... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 29, 2007
Incident date: Oct 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F350. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED BECAUSE THE PART FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Oct 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 17, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-350. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN JANUARY OF 2006, AFTER THE FIRE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED HER FIRST RECALL NOTICE FOR ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Aug 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 29, 2007
1/07 SQUEAK IN FRONT LEFT WHEEL, TOOK TO SEARS AS BRAKES/BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY. ENDED UP W/ COMPLETE BRAKE JOB FRONT & REAR. PICKED UP VEHICLE, POOR PEDAL PRESSURE, NO E-BRAKE. TOOK BACK TO SEARS THEY ADJUSTED. IN APRIL HAD REAR BRAKES FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE WHILE PULLING HORSE TRAILER. ONLY FRONT B... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 14, 2007
Incident date: May 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD F-350. HE STATED THAT HE STARTED HIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HE ALSO NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD WHEN HE OPENED IT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITHOUT CONTACTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR T... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 5, 2006
Incident date: Aug 30, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR RECALL (06V286000) BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD A DIESEL ENGINE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE SERVICE... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Dec 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 15, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2003
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. THE BRAKE FLUID CAUSED CORROSION ON THE BRAKE FITTINGS. ON AUGUST 7, 2003 THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS GOING UP HILL. THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE TUBING AND FITTINGS. ON MAY 24, 2004 THE REAR BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE IN A PARKI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 20, 2005
Incident date: Feb 6, 2005
INTERMITTENT SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE. NEARLY RE-ENDED WHEN VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WHILE GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE CAMSHAFT POSOTION SENSOR (CPS) FAILED. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FORD HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT. IT'S DANGEROUS. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Oct 8, 2005
Incident date: Oct 7, 2005
CRUISE CONTROL RECALL LIST DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FORD F350 TRUCK. MY CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE AT 60,000 MILES. SERVICE PERSONNEL AT BOBBY JONES FORD, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, HAD APPARENTLY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE OF A FLUID LEAK FROM THE SWITCH. AFTER ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Apr 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 5, 2005
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRING CONNECTED TO THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS BURNT. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER AND PURCHASED A SWITCH AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF. CONSUMER EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THIS COULD ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN THE OWNER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. HE THEN APPROACHED THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE IT BECAME WORSE. RESULTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITHIN THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH.*AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Feb 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 10, 2004
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN TRYING TO SET THE SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Feb 3, 2005
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS THE CAUSE. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS STILL UNDETERMINED.*AK
Fire
TIRES Jul 20, 2004
Incident date: Jul 18, 2004
BLOW OUT. *LA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: May 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE HE FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 4, 2004
Incident date: Jan 27, 2003
NAR 03/13/2003 WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE. *CB *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Apr 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 24, 2004
I OWN A 1996 FORD F-350 CREW CAB WITH A 7.3 LITER POWERSTROKE DIESEL. THE WIRING HARNESSON THE INTAKE MANAFOLD TO CONTROLE THE GLOWPLUGS MELTS AND SO DOES THE VALVE COVER GASKET OF WITCH THE WIREING HARNESS PASSES THROUGH IT WITH A PLUG X'S 2 AND THAN THE INTERNAL WIRING HARNESSES BURN UP UNDER THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 24, 2003
THE ROOF PANEL IS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. NO RUST PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED. *AK THE ROOF PANEL WOULD POP OPEN ON OCCASIONS WHEN DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ROOF PANEL LOOKED AS IF IT WERE OPENED BY A CAN OPENER AND HAD RUN FROM THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO THE MIDDLE OF THE TWO REAR DOORS. *SCC *... Read more
TIRES Oct 21, 2003
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. AS A RESULT REAR FENDER AND EXHAUST WERE DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jul 28, 2003
Incident date: Jul 26, 2003
STEERING BOX FAILURE ON 1996 FORD F-350 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE,133"WHEEL BASE, CANADIAN BUILT TRUCK, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING.*AK
Crash 1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 23, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH MICHELIN TIRES, SPILTS ON TIRES. *MR PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 22, 2003
Incident date: Jun 22, 2003
STEPPED ON BRAKE TO RELEASE THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING ME TO HIT A POST. ON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE BRAKE LINE TO THE REAR WHEELS ROTTED IN THE MIDDLE. ALL OTHER LINES IN THE AREA ARE LIKE NEW. I HAVE OWNED MUCH OLDER VEHICLES WITHOUT HAVING BRAKE LINE PROBLE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM May 24, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
1996, F-350, CREW CAB, 4X4, WITH 35,000 ORIGINAL MILES WAS TOWING 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN MOUNTAINOUS AREA. EXHAUST PIPES CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEW AND HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 1996 USED, WITH 3,000 MILES ON IT. THE SPARE TIRE WA... Read more
Fire
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE May 24, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
1996, F-350, CREW CAB, 4X4, WITH 35,000 ORIGINAL MILES WAS TOWING 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN MOUNTAINOUS AREA. EXHAUST PIPES CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS NEW AND HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 1996 USED, WITH 3,000 MILES ON IT. THE SPARE TIRE WA... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN Jan 21, 2003
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT. IT KEEPS OF COMING OFF AND AS A RESULT, THERE IS A LOST OF THE BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE Dec 3, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANKS LEAKEAGE. ALSO STATED THAT THEY HAVE FOUND OUT THAT BOTH DEISEL FUEL TANKS LEAKING AND ALMOST CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. TS
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 18, 2002
Incident date: May 25, 2002
FRONT HUBS NOT LOCKING IN, CAUSING LOSS OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STUCK. ALSO THE TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION WERE GOING IN BUT NO POWER IN FRONT WHEELS. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFAULT. *YH
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Jul 18, 2002
Incident date: May 25, 2002
FRONT HUBS NOT LOCKING IN, CAUSING LOSS OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STUCK. ALSO THE TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION WERE GOING IN BUT NO POWER IN FRONT WHEELS. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS A FACTORY DEFAULT. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Feb 2, 2002
DROVE THIS TRUCK OVER 1000 MILES THIS TRIP AND PARKED IT FOR 2 WEEKS. THEN TO TRAVEL A SHORT DISTANCE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR FIRST TIME TO APPLY BRAKES.FOUND BRAKE FLUID RUNNING OFF FRAME, AND HAD MECHANIC INSPECT FOR PROBLEM.FOUND BRAKE LINE THAT GOES TO THE REAR BRAKES WAS ROTTED THE FULL L... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND BOTH REAR TIRES EXPLODED. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. TIRES WERE 16INCH GOODYEAR AQUA TREADS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Dec 31, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
HEADLIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SHORT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jun 14, 2001
CROSS MEMBER, AT STEERING BOX, BREAKING FROM THE FRAME, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BOUNCE UNCONTROLLABLY. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
ALL FIVE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S TIRES ON 1996, FORD, F350 EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL CRACKING WITH 29842 MILES ON TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK FIRESTONE DEALER STATED TIRES EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL SEPARATION, TIRE SIZE P235/85R16 R4S, LOAD... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 10 AT 63-65MPH WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED, WRAPPED AROUND MY REAR AXEL, BENT BRAKE CABLE, TORE FENDER SKIRTS, BENT FENDER SUPPORTS, CHIPPED PAINT, BENT FENDER, TRIM PIECES. TIRE STEEL BELTS ONLY SURFACE TO DRIVE ON, MAKING TRUCK INOPERABLE. DID NOT TURN OVER, BUT HAD I BEEN ON M... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Jun 21, 2001
WE HAVE HAD FOUR INSTANCES ON THIS VEHICLE WHERE THE LUGS ON THE WHEELS, BOTH FRONT AND BACK, HAVE SHEERED OFF. TWICE LEAVING US STRANDED FOR HOURS - INCLUDING A TERRIFYING NIGHT IN THE NEVADA DESERT, WITH OUR CHILDREN, STRANDED UNTIL FOUR IN THE MORNING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A VERY SERI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 2, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART ON ITS OWN. DEALER AND MECHANIC CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2001
ON A RAINY DAY, REAR BRAKE LINING GRABBED ACTUATING THE ABS SYSTEM. AS I HAVE FOUND, THIS PROBLEM IS DISCUSSED IN FORD TSB 9805A24A. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL AS ADDITIONAL PRESSURE WAS NEEDED TO STOP. DESCRIBED AS "NORMAL" IN SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE 03731. (A NICE WAY TO DESCRIBE A PROBLEM THAT Y... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Apr 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2001
ON A RAINY DAY, REAR BRAKE LINING GRABBED ACTUATING THE ABS SYSTEM. AS I HAVE FOUND, THIS PROBLEM IS DISCUSSED IN FORD TSB 9805A24A. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL AS ADDITIONAL PRESSURE WAS NEEDED TO STOP. DESCRIBED AS "NORMAL" IN SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE 03731. (A NICE WAY TO DESCRIBE A PROBLEM THAT Y... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Mar 7, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL RESTART ON ITS OWN AND SOMETIMES IT WILL LIGHT THE "WAIT TO START" LIGHT AND YOU MUST WAIT TO MANUALLY RESTART. THIS LEAVES VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOR THE LAST 1500 MILES OR SO. REPLACED THE CMP SE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Mar 23, 2001
Incident date: Feb 12, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD F-350

181 manufacturer communications from 169 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE21
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE20
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS7
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL5
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER4
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE4
17571 Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
03211 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSS OF POWER AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 128 AND 845 OR P0236 AND P0238 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
03213 Oct 30, 2003
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
A NO-START OR REDUCED POWER CONDITION MAY OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT
03218 Oct 30, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
THE WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP MAY STAY ON AND THE FUEL MAY BE SLOW TO DRAIN OR NOT DRAIN AT ALL WHEN THE FUEL DRAIN VALVE IS OPENED. *TT
03219 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AVAILABILITY OF NEW SEALANT FOR SERVICING 7.3L DI TURBO ENGINE. *TT
032111 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START/HARD START AND/OR LONG CRANK TIME FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL. *TT
032112 Oct 30, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
ON VEHICLES WITH TRANSMISSION BUILD DATES PRIOR TO 9/20/95, THE OVERDRIVE CANCEL LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1728 PRESENT AND/OR ENGINE STALL WHEN REVERSE AND/OR MANUAL LOW IS SELECTED. *TT
032113 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE NOISE SIMILAR T A ROD KNOCK. *TT
032114 Oct 30, 2003
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY WEAR, SHRED AND/OR COME OFF DURING DECELERATION. *TT
032116 Oct 30, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME 7.3L DIESEL E40D EQUIPPED VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 5/15/96 AND 7/8/96 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH UPSHIFTS. *TT
032117 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT MAY ALLOW DUST TO BYPASS DUE TO THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT COLLAPSING/DISTORTING UNDER SEVERE DUST CONDITIONS. *TT
032118 Oct 30, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVELINE RESONANCE/VIBRATION BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000 RPM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGED ON VEHICLES WITH TRANSMISSIONS BUILT PRIOR TO 11/13/95 (5L13). *TT
032119 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AN ENGINE VIBRATION AND/OR MOANING NOISE AT 2600-3000 RPM. *TT
032121 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A HIGH NUMBER OF HIGH PRESSURE REXROTH PUMPS AND INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATORS (IPR) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAKING, WHEN ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A NEW GASKET OR SEAL ON EITHER THE PUMP OR IPR. *TT
032123 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW RPM, NO START, RUNS POORLY, STALL. 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT
032125 Oct 30, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
032126 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOANING NOISE DURING 1500-2000 RPM ON NEUTRAL ENGINE RUN-UP, OR WHILE DRIVING UNDER LOAD. *TT
032128 Oct 30, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT MAY LEAK AT THE REAR OIL HEADER. *TT
032131 Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT
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
02176 Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
01246 Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01181 Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
14455 Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT
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
99236 Nov 15, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
5047 Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING A HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
99222 Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
9811335 Sep 24, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING A VIBRATION, NOISE OR GROUND OUT CONDITION WHEN TURNING OR UNDER LOAD. *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
99139 Jun 28, 1999
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT
99111 Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *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
991210 Jun 14, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *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
9943 Mar 8, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
9943 Mar 8, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT
BPI9905 Jan 1, 1999
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE RAYBESTOS ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK, WORKS INCORRECTLY, WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, PULSES THE 4-WAY FLASHERS, AND / OR INTERFERS WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES OPERATION. *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
5250 Dec 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY MODELS WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT
5251 Dec 1, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT 4X4 LIGHTS ON, 4X4 INOPERATIVE AND / OR MULTIPLE GEM CODES. *TT
5254 Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON SUPER DUTY 7.3 DIT DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES EXHIBITI LACK OF POWER. *TT
5262 Dec 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
982310 Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
982313 Nov 23, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.
982314 Nov 23, 1998
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982323 Nov 23, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC
985042 Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS CONDITION. *TT
5046 Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A LACK OF POWER. *TT
985058 Nov 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS - REPEAT MESSAGE. *TT
98205 Oct 12, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC
982010 Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98-4722 Sep 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE- ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK
98-4726 Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE: HARD START/ NO START. *AK
98-4734 Sep 1, 1998
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER DUE TO FAILURE OF ENGINE TURBO BOOST
98-4742 Sep 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. *AK
98163 Aug 17, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
LOCKS FAILED. YD
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
4614 Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS. *TT
4616 Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
4617 Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
4625 Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
4629 Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERN VEHICLES EXHBITING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *TT
4633 Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKE DRAG OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES. *TT
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
98810 Apr 27, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REQUIRE A HEAVY DUTY 7-WAY TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR SYSTEM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A 4-WAY CONNECTOR. *YC
9852 Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
980312 Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT
980323 Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *YC
980325 Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *YC
982740 Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *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
985A23 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS IN HELPING TO RESOLVE PULL OR DRIFT CONDITIONS. *TT
985A25 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER MAY BE FELT DURING BRAKING ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
985A27 Mar 18, 1998
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM REAR AXLE SEAL CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES. *YC
985A32 Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PROCEDURES ON CALIPER-MOUNT LATHE MACHINING SETUP. *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
9845 Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
98413 Mar 2, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A GRABBING CONDITION AND / OR SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR BRAKES DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER RAINFALL AND / OR WHILE BRAKES ARE COLD. *TT
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
9811346 Feb 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT STALL CONDITION AFTER A LONG DECELERATION WHEN USING THE M1 OR M2 GEAR ON THE E40D OR WHEN USING A LOWER GEAR WITH THE M50D FOR ENGINE BRAKING. *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

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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.

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2017 2 729 View
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2013 1 110 View
2012 4 252 View
2011 4 204 View
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2007 3 56 View
2006 4 206 View
2005 3 170 View
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2003 3 104 View
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2000 5 367 View
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