1992 FORD F SUPER DUTY
2 recalls, 10 complaints - 55 TSBs
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
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
10 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 30, 1995
RECALL 93S69 PERFORMED W/BRAKES; COMING DOWN MOUNTAIN GRADE BRAKE PEDAL STARTED DESCENDING W/BOILING FLUID. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 21, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE LOCKED UP HAVE HYDRAULIC BRAKE . TT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 27, 1995
CONSUMER KEEP ON RECEIVE RECALL AND HAVING PROBLEM WITH TRUCK WANT TO HAVE CONPLAINT RECORD . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 5, 1995
Incident date: May 26, 1995
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TOTALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LIGHT, PEDAL FADE TO THE FLOOR, NO ACCIDENT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 24, 1995
SMELLED ODOR; WITHIN MINUTES COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; DID NOT RETURN; SLOW SPEED. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
REMOVAL OF FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
IDLE CONTROL VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO SERVICE RECALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 11, 1995
HAVING SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN EVOQ ON 04/94. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD F SUPER DUTY
55 manufacturer communications from 50 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
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
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *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
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
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
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *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
982321
Nov 23, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND VEHICLE ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS AND VEHICLE MODIFIERS WITH SIDE -TO- SIDE LEVELING CONCERNS RELATED TO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
985A50
Mar 18, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ACCOMPANIED BY REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED AT AN IDLE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, IN HILLY TERRAIN, IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND / OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN EXCE
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
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
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
9778
Mar 31, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP- HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS- AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. *JD
97616
Mar 17, 1997
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKES- EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL- F SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/2/94. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97619
Mar 17, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP- AVAILABILITY OF NEW STYLE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER- F SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS- SERVICE TIP. *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
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
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
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
962413
Nov 18, 1996
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION - FRONT OR REAR - SIDE-TOSIDE LEVELING PROCEDURES AND ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS FOR F53 RV BASIC STRIPPED CHASSIS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96728
Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *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
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
951517
Jul 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEAKS - OIL - FRONT COVER OR GEAR HOUSING VEHICLES WITH FD1460 ENGINE. *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
951015
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HYDROMOUNTED CAB - EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINES RUBBING ON THE FENDER. *TW
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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
942318
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
942415
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SUPER DUTY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ01012
Opened: Nov 13, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00018
Opened: Nov 14, 2000 , Closed: Mar 2, 2001
STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ00005
Opened: Feb 9, 2000 , Closed: Jun 20, 2000
POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
PE93059
Opened: Jun 21, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F SUPER DUTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SUPER DUTY across all model years (1990, 2001).
23
Total Recalls
558
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F SUPER DUTY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 50 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 115 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 2 | 10 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |