1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY
3 recalls, 28 complaints - 98 TSBs
97V209000 Nov 13, 1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. HOT EXHAUST GASSES CAN LEAK FROM THE EXHAUST GAS RETURN (EGR) TUBE ON THE ENGINE. A HOLE CAN DEVELOP IN THE FLEXIBLE SECTION OF THE TUBE. HEAT DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR AND FLOOR COVERING CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EGR TUBE.
97V187000 Oct 29, 1997
TIRES:BEAD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS. THE TIRES ON THESE VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING ONTO THE WHEELS. ONLY TRUCKS PRODUCED AT THE CUAUTITLAN, MEXICO PLANT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 1996, AND JULY 17, 1997, WERE AFFECTED BY THE DEFECT.
Consequence
THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE WAS CUT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AIR LOSS. SUDDEN AIR LOSS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLES AND THIS RECALL AFFECTING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ONLY, FORD WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CLAIMS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.
96V177000 Sep 18, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
A PLASTIC COATED STEEL SUPPORT STRAP FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT WAS CRIMPED ONTO THE CABLE.
Consequence
THIS DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN THE BATTERY CABLE DEVELOPING A SHORT TO GROUND. A SHORTED BATTERY CABLE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE INSULATION AND REPLACE THE SUPPORT STRAP WITH A REVISED, UNCRIMPED STRAP ATTACHED WITH TAPE. IN ADDITION, CONVOLUTE WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE SUPPORT STRAP. DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 6 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 2 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 27, 2008
Incident date: Mar 26, 2008
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE STALLING. HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING THAT PROBLEM WHENEVER HE APPROACHED LOWER SPEEDS IN HIS VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR WITH ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER PUT HIM ON A WAITING LIST FOR THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING HIM THE PARTS ARE NOT IN AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. *KB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 19, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-530 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 2, 2007
Incident date: Jun 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POUNDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. A TIRE SHOP INSPECTED THE TIRE AND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND ST... Read more
Crash
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND ST... Read more
Crash
Fire
SUSPENSION
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE BRAKES RESERVOIR EMPTY, THEN INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND SAW A HOLE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE. *NM CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKES WENT OUT AND WENT OVER A CURB, OVER PARKING LOTS, INTO A PARKING LOT, AND CAUSED FUEL TANK AND ST... Read more
Crash
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Mar 27, 2003
THE RV VIBRATED AT SPEED OFF 55 MPH AND HIGHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS UNDER COATED AND OUT OF ROUND. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS REPLACED/REPAIRS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *PH *NLM
SUSPENSION
Mar 27, 2003
THE RV VIBRATED AT SPEED OFF 55 MPH AND HIGHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVELINE WAS UNDER COATED AND OUT OF ROUND. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PARTS REPLACED/REPAIRS THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *PH *NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jul 9, 2002
HAD TREAD SEPARATION OCCUR AT 60 MPH ON RIGHT REAR INBOARD DULEY. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 90 F.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 4, 2001
Incident date: Nov 30, 2001
WHILE DECELLERATING, BRAKE PEDAL WENT SOFT, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATED, AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH FRONT BRAKES ONLY, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED LEFT REAR BRAKE HOSE (FLEXIBLE) HAD BEEN ABRADED BY AFTERMARKET MODIFICATION BY THE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURER, FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 17, 2001
Incident date: Sep 12, 2001
ENTIRE TREAD SEPARATION. TIRE WAS THE OUTSIDE OF REAR DUAL TIRE CONFIGURATION. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L 1XA TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
TREAD SEPARATION DISCOVERED BEFORE PEALING. TIRE IS OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHAKE. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY REPUTABLE MECHANIC. TIRE SIZE IS LT225/75 R16 M/S. FAILURE DISCERNED ALREADY AT PURCHASE OF VEHILE AT 27000 MILES. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE. I CONTACTED A FIRESTONE DEALER IN THE MILWAUKEE... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
SAME DEFECT OCCURRED ON 10/3/00 AFTER COMING OFF A MOUNTAIN PASS. LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF MOTORHOME WITH SEVERE SHAKING AND CONTROL OF STEERING. WE WERE ON A TWO LANE BOTH TIMES WITH NO COMING TRAFFIC, THANK GOODNESS. ENDED UP IN OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. BOTH TIMES THE DAMPER WAS BROKEN AND T... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Dec 13, 2000
I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE DRY ROTTING ALONG THE SIDEWALL IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN AND ARE STARTING TO BLEMISH IN THE SAME SPOT. I ONLY HAVE 38,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS SOON. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE A WHILE BA... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Dec 11, 2000
I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE FIRESTONE TIRES THAT ARE DRY ROTTING ALONG THE SIDEWALL IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN AND ARE STARTING TO BLEMISH IN THE SAME SPOT. I ONLY HAVE 38,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING THIS SOON. WHEN WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE A WHILE BA... Read more
TIRES
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Aug 7, 1998
I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO FIRESTONE IN REGARDS OF THE DAMAGE TO MY MOTORHOME FROM A TIRE EXPLOSION AND THEY DO NOT APPEAR TO GIVE A DARN SO THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING, IS THERE ANY WHY I CAN SHAKE THE TREE AND GET THEM TO RESPOND ?*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: May 25, 2000
THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF AND TORE OUT A SECTION OF THE LP LINE TO THE REFRIGERATOR. (DOT NUMBER: VN1L1XA386 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 1999
TWO OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL TIRE HAD FAILURE WITH TREAD SEPERATION BOTH WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225 R16 )
TIRES
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 1999
TWO OUT OF SIX ORIGINAL TIRE HAD FAILURE WITH TREAD SEPERATION BOTH WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT225 R16 )
TIRES
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 1999
ONE TIRE BLEW OUT LAST YEAR ON THE RIGHT REAR. THE OUTER TREAD SEPERATED. I REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER JUST LIKE IT. I HAD ANOTHER BLEW THIS YEAR THE SAME WAY. AFTER BLOWING THE SECOND TIRE I THEN REPLACED ALL FOUR REAR TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT2... Read more
TIRES
Sep 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
THIS IS THE THIRD BLOWOUT OF THIS TIRE TYPE IN JUST OVER 12,000 MILES. FIRST TWO WERE REPORTED ON ONE DOT FORM. THIS IS 3 OUT OF 6 TIRES TO BLOW IN 12,000 MILES (JUST STATISTICS?). ALL TIRES HAVE NOW BEEN REPLACED BY MICHELINS. WANT TO MAKE A BET NO BLOWOUTS IN NEXT 12,000 MILES. MY WIFE DID NO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 18, 2000
I TOOK THE MOTORHOME IN FOR ROUTINE CHECK AT THE FORD DEALER IN 12/99. THEY NOTED A PROBLEM WITH A TIRE AND SENT ME TO THE FIRESTONE DEALER IN TOWN. REPLACED THE TIRE. DROVE THE MOTORON A 1,000 MILE TRIP IN EARLY APRIL AND ANOTHER 500 MILES AT THE END OF THE MONTH. IN JUNE TOOK THE MOTORHOME TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FUEL VAPOR CANISTER HOSE FAILED. YH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
LEFT REAR OIL SEAL BEARING FAILED. YH
TIRES
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Apr 6, 1998
RECALL # 97V187000/ FORD/TIRES. OWNER STATES THAT HE IS NOT WILLING TO TRAVEL 200 MILES IN ORDER TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED, AND IS SEEKING A CLOSER LOCATION. THE OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR OVER A MONTH TO HEAR FROM BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE COMPANY FOR A CLOSER LOCATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Apr 21, 1997
#96V17700, CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS SINCE NOVEMBER OF 96. TAKING VEHICLE T0 (2) DIFFERENT DEALERS. AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Dec 18, 1996
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER REGARDING RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND CANT GET THEM, HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RECEIVE THEM FROM MANUFACTURER. *AK CONSUMER STATES HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND DEALER STILL UNABLE TO GET PART.*JB
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY
98 manufacturer communications from 96 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 |
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
032145
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032125
Oct 30, 2003
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
032123
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW RPM, NO START, RUNS POORLY, STALL. 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *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
032120
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7.3L DIT GLOW PLUG START-UP ON-TIME DURING COLD TEMPERATURE - SERVICE TIP. *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
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
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *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
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
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
99236
Nov 15, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13412
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
985185
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD START ENGINE NOISE
982120
Nov 1, 1998
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT- VEHICLES WITH MOTORHOME CHASSIS.
982119
Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC 4-3 SHIFT HUNTING WHILE ASCENDING A GRADE AND/OR NO 3-4 UPSHIFT AFTER CRESTING A GRADE. *YC
982010
Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC
98-4742
Sep 1, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION. *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
98-4726
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE: HARD START/ NO START. *AK
98-4722
Sep 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
REPEAT MESSAGE, NO CHANGE- ROUGH IDLE/MISS. *AK
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
4617
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
4616
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING HARD START / NO START CONDITION. *TT
4614
Aug 1, 1998
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE / MISS. *TT
4633
Aug 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REAR BRAKE DRAG OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES. *TT
4625
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A STALL ON DECELERATION CONDITION. *TT
4626
Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AND O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 62 / 628 / 1728. *TT
4629
Aug 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERN VEHICLES EXHBITING EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS. *TT
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
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
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
9845
Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *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
971110972313
Nov 10, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
A NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING HAS BEEN RELEASED. *YC
97050110621
May 10, 1997
500000 CHILD SEAT
PART NUMBER INFORMATION FOR THE USE OF A CHILD SEAT TETHER. *TW
BC2297970501
May 1, 1997
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
WHEN THE AIR CLEANER IS BEING REPLACED, THE DRAIN MECHANISM ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR CLEANER CASE IS TO BE CLEANED OF OBSTRUCTIONS. *TW
9778
Mar 31, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP- HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS- AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. *JD
9779
Mar 31, 1997
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
WIRING- AFTERMARKET WIRING ALTERATIONS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97617
Mar 17, 1997
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
STEERING- HIGH EFFORT DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING- F SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME CHASSIS VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/93 THROUGH 8/9/96. *JD
97618
Mar 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW RPM- 7.3L DIT ENGINE FAILS TO START- CODE 340 STORED IN MEMORY AND/OR ENGINE FAILS TO ACHIEVE RATED SPEED FOR 2-3 MINUTES AFTER EXTENDED COLD SOAK- F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 2/9/96 AND ALL ECONOLINES. *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
BC3130970221
Feb 21, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN PASSENGER CABIN MAY BE DUE TO POOR CONNECTION AT THE INLET OR OUTLET TO/FROM THE TURBO. *TW
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
BC3212970213
Feb 13, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR INFORMATION . *TW
BC3241970210
Feb 10, 1997
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST LEAKS OR NOISE AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE Y-PIPE AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TW
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
BC0053972301
Jan 23, 1997
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME 1995 AND ALL 1996 AND 1997 VEHICLES WITH E4OD TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A REUSABLE ELASTOMERIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PAN GASKET. *JD
97214
Jan 20, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE - 7.3L DIT - GLOW PLUG START-UP ON-TIME DURING COLD TEMPERATURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
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
97216
Jan 20, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEAK - OIL LEAKAT ENGINE VALLEY PAN AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TW
BC0256970201
Jan 2, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A RUNNING CHANGE FOR THE 7.3L TO ALLOW BETTER DEFINITION ON CYLINDER CONTRIBUTION TESTS IN PROCESS. *JD
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
962418
Nov 18, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION - E40D - REVISED DESIGN FORWARD PLANET THRUST WASHER - 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
BC0693961023
Oct 23, 1996
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INVESTIGATING 7.3L IRREGULAR IDLE. *TT
962213
Oct 21, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST - EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE. *TW
96222
Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
BC0821961010
Oct 10, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS W/ THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INDICATION PLUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONCERNS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR (E8TZ-2N598-A) LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE ASSY. *TT
BC0844961008
Oct 8, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
E4OD TRANS MAY EMIT A TICK/RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT LIGHT LOADS IN 1ST GEAR AT 1100 TO 1800 RPM RPM. *TT
BC5197961001
Oct 1, 1996
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT
BC5195961001
Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC5166961001
Oct 1, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS W/ THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INDICATION PLUS TRANS SHIFT CONCERNS DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR (E8TZ-2N598-A) LOCATED WITHIN THE TRANS MOUNTED PARKING BRAKE ASSY. *TT
96B95
Sep 1, 1996
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 96B95 - ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM RADIATOR REPLACEMENTON CERTAIN 1997 F SUPER DUTY MOTORHOME STRIPPED CHASSIS. *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 (current) | 3 | 28 | |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |