1992 FORD F-450 SD

2 recalls, 3 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.
13,000,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
92V006000 Jan 14, 1992
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THE MALFUNCTION OF THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CAN RESULT INTHREE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS: 1) THE DOOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RELATCHED, 2) THEINSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND 3) THE DOOR COULD APPEAR TO BELATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY IF IT IS JARRED,AND INCREAS... Read more
Remedy
REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
190,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 13, 1995
THE BELT THAT RUN EVERY THING AND IT COMES OFF THE TRACK AND CAUSES THE TRUCK TO LOOSE POWER. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL May 2, 1995
Incident date: Mar 2, 1992
FUEL TANKS ARE NOT PROPERLY VENTILATED AND BLOWS FUEL ON OCCUPANTS. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 28, 1995
WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT WORK, TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD F-450 SD

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
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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Year Recalls Complaints
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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 (current) 2 3
1991 1 19 View

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