1991 FORD F-450 SD
1 recalls, 19 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
TIRES
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT A TREMBLE.RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER. FIRESTONE TIRE DOT VDOR1WTWT471. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Jul 14, 2000
Incident date: Dec 19, 1996
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. REAR AXLE/FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES EACH. DEALER SAYS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A NATION WIDE PROBLEM, BUT ADMITTS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 2000
Incident date: Dec 19, 1996
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. REAR AXLE/FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES EACH. DEALER SAYS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A NATION WIDE PROBLEM, BUT ADMITTS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 14, 2000
Incident date: Dec 19, 1996
CONSUMER HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. REAR AXLE/FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATES HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES EACH. DEALER SAYS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A NATION WIDE PROBLEM, BUT ADMITTS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 21, 1996
ENGINE STARTED SMOKING, BUT NOT OVERHEATING. MIXING OIL & ANTIFREEZE DUE TO PINHOLE IN ENGINE BLOCK. TOOK TO DEALER ('96) & RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE (NOT NEW) WAS PUT IN. PROBLEM TEMPORARILY SOLVED. HAS NOW REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER SAID PINHOLE PROBLEM FIXED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jan 10, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT AND A ELECTRICALFAILURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON TWO OCCASION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 10, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT AND A ELECTRICALFAILURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON TWO OCCASION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 23, 1996
CLUTCH CYLINDER REPLACED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
BELT TENSIONER REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 26, 1995
STARTER MOTOR REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
POTENTIOMETER FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 15, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 26, 1995
FAN CLUTCH REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 14, 1996
EXHAUST GASKETS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
1990-91 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVE BELTS BREAK AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. TT
SEATS
Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
SEAT FRAME BREAKS. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD F-450 SD
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
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
FORD F-450 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 SD across all model years (1991, 2026).
204
Total Recalls
630
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
20
Reported Crashes
19
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F-450 SD - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 2023 | 13 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 14 | 37 | View |
| 2021 | 12 | 26 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 5 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 11 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 105 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 47 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 43 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 18 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 15 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 28 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 59 | View |
| 1999 | 11 | 76 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 1 | 19 |