1993 FORD F-450 SD

4 recalls, 5 complaints - 1 TSBs

09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
225,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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
3,600,000 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

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 6, 2001
DUEL TANKS IN VEHICLE AND ONE TANK EMPTIES INTO OTHER, CAUSING ONE TO OVERFLOW. IT'S CAUSED BYA CROSS VALVE NOT FUNCTIONING, SHUTING OFF FROM NON OPERATING TANK. REPAIR COST IS $800. DEALER IS NOT AUTHORIZING REPAIRS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 11, 1994
SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS UPON STARTING ENGINE DUE TO BEING KNOCKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT BY ADJUSTER, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/BRAKING CONTROL. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Mar 30, 1995
HAD TO REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER NINE TIMES. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 30, 1995
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE IN TOW. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Feb 3, 1995
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
SERPENTINE BELT ON DIESEL TRUCK COMES LOOSE AND BREAKS AT FIVE TIMES. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 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
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 (current) 4 5
1992 2 3 View
1991 1 19 View

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F-150 692 46,142 View
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EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View
EXPEDITION 555 11,534 View