1985 FORD F150
1 recalls, 45 complaints - 17 TSBs
84V162000 Dec 26, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
Remedy
FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
1 crashes 7 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 18, 2006
1985 FORD F-150 HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *KB WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, THE CONSUMER DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. *JB
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 14, 2003
Incident date: Apr 12, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHILE DRIVING ON 04/10/03 THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN A BLOW OUT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON 04/12/03 THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED AND ALMOST CAUSED A DANGER... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
THIS CAUSE'S LOUD POPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN TURNING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON THE OUT SIDE OF TIRE. FORD REP. TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THIS AND THAT EVEN IF THERE WAS DUE TO AGE OF THE TRUCK THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY TOWARDS FIXING IT. I POINTED OUT THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT IT GOT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS, HE WAS TOLD WHEN THEY TOOK THE STEERING COLUMN APART EVERYTHING FELL OUT. *YD
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 14, 2002
THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED TO PROCESS A RECALL CLAIM FOR THE FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES FROM COPIES PRESENTED BY THE CONSUMER (FIRESTONE ATX). *YH
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARING, AND GREASE SEALS AFTER THEY BURNT UP AND SMOKED SEVERAL TIMES DURING A ROAD TRIP. *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOOT PEDAL UNIT COLLAPSED AND WAS REPLACED, A YEAR LATER BOTH REAR EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES UNDERNEATH FAILED AND REPLACED. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACED THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT IT GOT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS, HE WAS TOLD WHEN THEY TOOK THE STEERING COLUMN APART EVERYTHING FELL OUT. *YD
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 24, 2001
THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED TO PROCESS A RECALL CLAIM FOR THE FAULTY FIRESTONE TIRES FROM COPIES PRESENTED BY THE CONSUMER (FIRESTONE ATX). *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 22, 2001
Incident date: Jun 20, 1998
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE FAILED INTERMITTENTLY NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE PROBLEM COULD BE IDENTIFIED. ENGINE STALL WAS INSTANTANEOUS AND WITHOUT WARNING; DANGEROUS TRAFFIC SITUATIONS RESULTED. HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AGGRAVATED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE HEAT FACTOR WAS NOT KNOWN UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS FI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 20, 2001
Incident date: Jan 31, 1992
IGNITION FAILURE - REPLACED IGNITION MODULE AT DISTRIBUTOR - NOT IN WARRENTY - PAID $225.32. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 2001
Incident date: Jan 29, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF THEN SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: May 29, 1987
I AM REPORTING THE FAILURE OF TWO (2) TFI MODULES ON MY 1985 F-150. I STILL OWN AND USE THIS TRUCK. I HAVE SEEN THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT FOMOCO KNOWING ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I WANTED TO PASS THIS INFORMATION ON. ALSO, I HAVE PETITIONED FOMOCO FOR A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE $694.74 THAT THE DEAL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 18, 2000
I HAVE JUST SEEN THE TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT THE TFI MODULES AND I THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT MY FORD. IT IS A 85 F-150 THAT I STILL USE. IT HAS HAD TWO TFI MODULES REPLACED. THE TRUCK IS AT HOME AND THE PAPERWORK, VIN, ETC ARE THERE. IF YOU WISH MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL BE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 30, 2000
Incident date: Aug 5, 2000
00 T 005 000/TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH WITH DRIVER AND ONE PASSENGER IN A 1985 FORD F150, AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 65070 MILES; 31X10.5/R15, DOT# VD60AP352. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ FISHTAILED AND ROLLED OV... Read more
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 30, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *YC
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
COMPANY VEHICLE. REAR LEAF SPRINGS KEEP BREAKING. IF SPRINGS BREAK COMPLETELY, THE ENTIRE REAR END OF VEHICLE WOULD FALL OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AKREPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
SUSPENSION
Aug 14, 1998
Incident date: Jan 20, 1995
SUSPENSION DEFECT FOUND DURING STATE INSPECTION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 10, 1998
IGNITION CONTROL MODULE OVERHEATED, CAUSING STALLING.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 22, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE ENTIRE BODY OF VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: Jul 13, 1997
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT AND NEAR THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 13, 1996
TWO OR THREE MINTUES AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1996
REAR BRAKE PIPE RUPTURED AT 87,000 MILES DUE TO CORROSION, POSSIBLE DUE TO SALT ON THE ROAD, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 18, 1996
Incident date: Jul 10, 1996
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRAME IN PLACE IS BROKEN, CAUSING THE FRAME TO TWIST WHEN DRIVING, SERVICE BULLET #93-6-10. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1995
WHILE WAITING TO FILL UP THE TRUCK WITH GAS THE FUEL LINE BROKE AND CAUSED A HUGE FIREBALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Mar 16, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 29, 1996
Incident date: Nov 2, 1995
DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN THE MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1994
WHILE DRIVING FUSE BOX/STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE;UNABLE TO TURN OFF IGNITION BECAUSE WIRE HAD MELTED TOGETHER;EXTINGUISHED FIRE BY REMOVING BATTERY CABLE.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SMOKES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SMOKES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 21, 1996
Incident date: Feb 20, 1996
REAR BRAKE PIPE RUPTURED AT 87,000 MILES DUE TO CORROSION, POSSIBLE DUE TO SALT ON THE ROAD, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 16, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE POURED THROUGH VENTILATION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, OWNER SMELLS WIRES BURNING W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 16, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE POURED THROUGH VENTILATION. EVERY NOW AND THEN, OWNER SMELLS WIRES BURNING W/CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 31, 1995
Incident date: May 30, 1995
THE VEHICLE SUCKS UP LEAVES IN THE VENTS AND CAUSES THEM TO BURN AND CAUSES SMOKE TO FILL UP THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jun 21, 1995
THE HORN BUTTONS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH , THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS TOO HIGH UP, IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE SPARE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. TT
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jun 21, 1995
THE HORN BUTTONS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH , THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS TOO HIGH UP, IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE SPARE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 21, 1995
THE HORN BUTTONS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH , THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS TOO HIGH UP, IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE SPARE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 FORD F150
17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
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
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
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
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
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
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
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99032
Opened: Nov 4, 1999 , Closed: Dec 6, 2001
DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AN... Read more
RQ98008
Opened: May 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 4, 1999
FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTI... Read more
DP89005
Opened: Jan 26, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
PE89020
Opened: Dec 7, 1988 , Closed: Jun 1, 1989
FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89003
Opened: Oct 13, 1988 , Closed: Feb 8, 1989
STEERING COLUMN DROPS
There is no summary currently available
FORD F150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F150 across all model years (1973, 1990).
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Total Recalls
1,029
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
216
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
FORD F150 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 290 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 241 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 170 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 107 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 1 | 45 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 1979 | 10 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 10 | 13 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1955 | 0 | 1 | View |