1987 FORD F250
2 recalls, 51 complaints - 26 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.
87V140000 Sep 4, 1987
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.
Consequence
NUTS COULD LOOSEN IN SERVICE CREATING POTENTIAL FORWHEELS TO SEPARATE FROM TRUCK.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS.
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
2 crashes 14 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 14, 2004
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 2, 2004
Incident date: Jul 31, 2004
BRIDGETONE, LT235/85R16, DOT: UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS RESULT THE BUMPER, TAIL PIPE AND FENDER WAS DAMAGED. *AK *JB
TIRES
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 2001
WITH NO WARNING, RT FRONT TIRE BLEW APART. LOUD, LOUD BANG AND TRUCK JERKED ONTO THE SHOULDER, UP OVER A 2 FOOT HIGH BERM, AND TOOK NEARLY 300 YARDS TO STOP. NOTHING SEEN IN THE ROAD THAT I MAY HAVE HIT, TIRES HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED 1 WEEK PRIOR. (WE ARE EXTREMELY WE DID NOT ROLL OVER) TIRE HAS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 18, 2001
Incident date: Jun 13, 2001
THE CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE PROPERLY AND PLACED ME IN A HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATION. THIS CLUTCH IS HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED AND A DEALER REPAIR WAS TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I INVESTIGATED THE OPERATION OF THE CLUTCH AND FOUND THE CAB FIREWALL, WHE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 29, 2000
I HAVE OWNED 2 F250 PICKUPS. ONE 1983 AND ONE 1987. THEY BOTH HAVE HAD 2EA FAILURES OF THE FUEL LINE TO CARBURATOR FLOAT BOWL FITTING. THE FLOAT BOWL PART NUMBER FROM FORD IS E5TZ 9510-MB. THE THREADED BORE OF THE FLOAT BOWL BECOMES BELL SHAPED OVER TIME. THIS CAUSES FUEL TO LEAK BETWEEN THE FUEL LI... Read more
SEATS
Jul 20, 2000
Incident date: Jun 14, 2000
DRIVER SEAT BROKE OFF FROM THE TRACKS AFTER REAR IMPACT AT 50 MPH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND ITEM WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. NOTHING CAN BE DONE. *AK *ML
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1995
FUEL LEAKING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE HOLLEY CARBURETOR RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. MJS
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 31, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUCTIONED, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL TO GET STUCK IN THAT MODE. ALSO, BRAKES DID NOT WORK. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE COASTED, AND TURN OFF ENGINE IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. . *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 31, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL MALFUCTIONED, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL TO GET STUCK IN THAT MODE. ALSO, BRAKES DID NOT WORK. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE COASTED, AND TURN OFF ENGINE IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Apr 16, 1999
Incident date: Mar 31, 1999
TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER 4 MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. FUEL LEAK INDICATED AS ENTIRE TRUCK AND ROAD WERE INFLAMED.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1995
ACCIDENTAL FIRE, RESULTED FROM AN UNSPECIFIED FUEL LEAK EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE HOLLEY CARBURETOR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 20, 1998
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF FLUID, ALSO DAMAGING OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 14, 1998
STEERING COLUMN BECOMES HOT DUE TO IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 28, 1998
CONSUMER PULLED OFF GRAVEL ROAD ONTO A BLACK TOP WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL SMOG LOCKED UP. THER WAS NO WARNING AT ALL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 28, 1998
ENGINE BLEW UP, REPLACE ENGINE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
May 28, 1998
FAN BROKE AND A FIECE FLEW THRU THE HOO OF THE VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
May 28, 1998
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE, REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL LOST THE BRAKES ANYTIME THEY GOT HOT.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 28, 1998
STEERING COLUMN AND THE TURNING LIGHTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AFTER A LOT OF WORK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: Sep 8, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF GIVING THE DRIVER NO INDICATION. AFTER THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF IT TAKES 5 HOURS FOR THE VEHICLE TO START.THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED . OWNER HAS REPALCED SEVERAL PARTS ON VEHICLE TRYING TO STOP THE SUDDEN CUT OFFS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Sep 23, 1997
THE FAN BROKE AND A PIECE FLEW THROUGH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 12, 1997
Incident date: Sep 9, 1987
DRIVING IN MOUNTAIN AREA A TOWING TRAILER. BRAKES WOULD FAIL GOING DOWN HILL. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED & FOUND NOTHING. HAD MASTER CYLINDER CHANGED & BRAKES STILL FAILED. WOULD KICK IN A BIT. BRAKES FAILED WITH OR WITHOUT TRAILER BEHIND. GOING ON 10 YEARS HAS VEHICLE IN YARD NOW. *AK *SLC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 24, 1997
STEERING COLUMN OVERHEATS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 21, 1997
Incident date: Apr 14, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERDASH WHILE PARKED CAUSED BY FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED BY OWNER; NOT INCLUDED IN FORD'S IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 16, 1996
WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL TRAVEL TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, SPEED SENSOR IN THE DIFFERENTIAL HAS BEEN REPLACED ALSO THE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER WILL ADD REPAIR INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Aug 2, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE CLUTCH CAME APART, PURCHASED TRUCK USED FROM SOMEONE. PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 29, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1988
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE IN THE STEERING.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 8, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1996
WHILE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN PARKING LOT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE.. *AK *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1996
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Oct 21, 1995
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 17, 1996
Incident date: Jun 14, 1996
BRAKES FADE OUT. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAIL . *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 5, 1993
GINITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
STARTER ENGAGED WHEN DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 15, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNTION SWITCH, CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 15, 1996
Incident date: Apr 27, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNTION SWITCH, CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Apr 25, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN APPEARS TO BE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD; STEERING COLUMN GETS SO HOT, CANNOT TOUCH WITH HANDS; SOMETIMES DOESN'T ACTIVATE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 24, 1996
Incident date: Mar 12, 1996
A FIRE STARTED AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND WENT UP THE COLUMN. PLEASE DE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL FLOOR, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. *AK CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE REAR BRAKE SYTEM AND SEAL THERE WAS ALSO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE BRAKE FAILURE, ABS LIGHT WAS STILLCOMING ON, BUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 22, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1996
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL FLOOR, LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. *AK CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE REAR BRAKE SYTEM AND SEAL THERE WAS ALSO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE BRAKE FAILURE, ABS LIGHT WAS STILLCOMING ON, BUT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DRIVER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTING, FIRE BURNT THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DRIVER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTING, FIRE BURNT THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1995
LIGHT WEIGHT DESIGN OS DRIVE TRAIN CAUSED TRANSFER CASE TO CRACK, DUE INABILITY TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF MOTOR/TRANSMISSION. *SD
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY/BELL HOUSING CRACKED. *SD
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
LEFT FRONT INNER WHEEL HUB IS WORN OUT. *SD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
WINDSHIELD CRACKED. *SD
SUSPENSION
Sep 6, 1995
Incident date: Sep 6, 1987
FRONT HOUSING DEVELOPED CRACKS RESULTING IN FRONT AXLE BREAKING. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE. TT *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 6, 1995
Incident date: Sep 6, 1987
FRONT HOUSING DEVELOPED CRACKS RESULTING IN FRONT AXLE BREAKING. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE. TT *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Apr 29, 1995
ABS REAR BRAKE,OVER HEATING OF THE BRAKE LINE, CAUSING LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS WHEN COMING DOWN A HILL WHILE CARRYING A TRAILER. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Mar 20, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
VACUUM PUP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 20, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE WHEN DRIVING. TT
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 FORD F250
26 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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
985A29
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
985A38
Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
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
9748
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *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
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *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
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA93026
Opened: Oct 29, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
PE91090
Opened: Jun 20, 1991 , Closed: Oct 25, 1991
SPARE TIRE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA85031
Opened: Jul 12, 1985 , Closed: Oct 11, 1988
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: THE 6.9L DIESEL ENGINE WAS NOT UTILIZED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESPRIOR TO THE 1983 MODEL YEAR.A PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS ADDED AND THEFRONT BRAKE METERING VALVE (WHICH DELAYS FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION) WASDELETED ON 1984 MODELS.FORD ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN NOVEMBER 1983RECOMMENDING THAT A 2... Read more
DP84014
Opened: Mar 29, 1984 , Closed: Jul 17, 1984
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT
FORD F250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F250 across all model years (1967, 2008).
104
Total Recalls
506
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
98
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F250 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 129 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 127 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 85 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 2 | 51 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1983 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 10 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 | View |