1986 FORD F150
1 recalls, 78 complaints - 18 TSBs
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Complaint Statistics
78 total complaints
1 crashes 20 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 18, 2008
Incident date: Jun 19, 2008
MY 1986 FORD F-150 WAS PURCHASED USED WITH 150,000 MILES AND WAS PARKED NEXT TO MY HOUSE, NOT RUNNING, WHEN A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE TRUCK BURNED NEARLY BURNING MY HOUSE AND TRAILER, AS WELL AS ALL INSIDE IT AND SCARED MY SON AND I TERRIBLY. *TR
Fire
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 17, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
WHILE BACKING INTO THE GARAGE CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND SAW THE STEERING BOX ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 13, 2003
Incident date: Jun 13, 2003
1986 FORD F150 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS, FUEL SIPHONS FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, TANK OVERFLOWS CAUSING SPILLAGE ON GROUND. SAME PROBLEM WITH CHECK VALVE ON FORD F150 MODELS DURING 1990 TO 1993 RESULTED IN A RECALL. DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Feb 19, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
AFTER FILLING BOTH TANKS, FRONT TANK'S FUEL WOULD POUR INTO AND OUT OF REAR TANK. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY MANUFACTURER TO GET TRUCK FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS IS A DANGEROUS PART FAILURE. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 10, 2002
Incident date: Jan 10, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN YEARS AND HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER FOUR TIMES, ONCE WITH A REBUILT CYLINDER AND THREE TIMES WITH NEW CYLINDERS. IT IS BECOMING A HAZARD THAT RECURRS EVERY YEAR AND A HALF TO TWO YEARS, AND IS ALSO BECOMING EXPENSIVE. THE LAST INSTANCE COST $18... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 26, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 18, 2001
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 18, 2001
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 18, 2001
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 4 MODULAR REPLACEMENTS. TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF COMPLETELY, WHICH RESULTED IN STEERING LOCK; INOPERABLE. REPAIRS WERE FROM ALAMEDA FORD, ALL STAR FOD, WINNER FORD; ALAMEDA FORD INDICATED THE PART THAT WEN INTO MODULATOR HA TO BE RE-INVENTED AS PREVIOUS PART NO LONGER MADE. 6/01/... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW, AND ALLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK ONTO GROUND DUE TO CROSSFLOW CONDITION, CHECK VALVE FAILUIRE.*AK *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER TANK, CAUSING AN OVERFLOW, AND ALLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK ONTO GROUND DUE TO CROSSFLOW CONDITION, CHECK VALVE FAILUIRE.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 17, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 1987
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE TRAVELING FROM 50 OR MORE MPH. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT ANY GIVEN TIME VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUTDOWN, LOSING ALL POWER. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 16, 2000
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW FUEL MILEAGE. THE TRUCK RUNS FINE, BUT WHEN IT GETS HOT IT HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART FOR QUITE A WHILE. I WAS IN OMAHA AND STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART, OVER TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 16, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE DROVE ROUGH/SLOW AND FAST SPEED. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Feb 10, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING DUE TO A LEAD BASE PAINT. OVER THE TIRE WELLS IS RUSTING OUT BECAUSE OF PAINT PEELING OFF.NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 30, 2000
INSIDE HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR KEEPS BREAKING OFF. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED HANDLE 3 TIMES, BUT IT KEEPS BREAKING OFF. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 1998
THE PAINT ON THE HOOD COWLING&THECAB HAVE FADED OUT DO TO POOR PRIMER &PAINT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE
Apr 26, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR FRAME RAIL AND REAR CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN FRAME RAILS ARE RUSTED DUE TO MATERIAL DEFECT. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 17, 1999
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE ABILITY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Sep 23, 1997
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 26, 1999
Incident date: Dec 23, 1998
ALTERNATOR BELT REPLACED, AFTER REPLACEMENT ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 26, 1999
Incident date: Dec 23, 1998
ALTERNATOR BELT REPLACED, AFTER REPLACEMENT ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 1, 1998
Incident date: Nov 30, 1998
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AN UNKNOWN PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SITTING ALONE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND INVESTIGATED. HOWEVER, A REPORT WAS NOT FINISHED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INVESTIGATION NUMBER PE9020. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Apr 13, 1998
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
THE TRUCK HAS DUEL FUEL TANKS AND THE FUEL DOES NOT SWITCH OVER FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
CHASSIS CORROSION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
POWER STEERING LINES FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1989
FROZEN EMERGENCY BRAKE LINES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 31, 1998
BRAKE LINES FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
ENGINE OIL PAN CRACKED.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1993
CRACKED REAR AXLE PLATE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 23, 1998
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 4, 1998
PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE HOOD, ROOF AND FRONT FENDERS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 11, 1997
Incident date: Jul 10, 1997
THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT HOLDER WAS RUSTED & MADE THE SEAT BELT US LESS (ACCORDING TO COMSUMER). *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 11, 1997
ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE INSIDE DASHBOARD.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
REAR GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH AT TOP, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK OUT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 6, 1997
ON THE RECEIVING END OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT THE SPRING INSIDE THE BUCKLE BROKE, CAUSING BUCKLE NOT TO LOCK WHEN LATCHING, HAD TO REPLACE TWICE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 16, 1996
Incident date: Nov 9, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO CONTROL MODULE ON DISTRIBUTOR MALFUNCTIONING, FUEL PUMPED INTO EXHAUST SYSTEM, PUT FLAMES OUT W/EXTINGUISHER. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 4, 1996
THE WIRE HARNESS BY THE FUEL BOX HAS MELTED DOWN . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
CLUTCH FAILURE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1988
WEAK FIREWALL/FAILED CLUTCH WASHER PREVENTED GEARS FROM SHIFTING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FUSIBLE LINK SHORTED TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO HEADLIGHTS/POWER STEERING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
THE REAR FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE DUE TO DESIGN, POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE . *AK CONSUMER STATES HE PULLED THE PUMP OUT OF THE TANK AND SAW THAT IT HAD BURNED THE CENTER OUT OF THE PUMP. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 7, 1996
THE REAR FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE DUE TO DESIGN, POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE . *AK CONSUMER STATES HE PULLED THE PUMP OUT OF THE TANK AND SAW THAT IT HAD BURNED THE CENTER OUT OF THE PUMP. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING GAS LEAK.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Sep 9, 1996
EXPERIENCED ENGINE HOOD HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SUPPORT ROD FAILURE,WHEN WON'T STAY UP, ABRUPTLY DESCENDING.*AK
Showing 50 of 78 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 FORD F150
18 manufacturer communications from 18 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
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
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 (current) | 1 | 78 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 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 |