1988 FORD F250
3 recalls, 85 complaints - 36 TSBs
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
92V026000 Mar 3, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Defect Description
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE ... Read more
Consequence
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
Remedy
ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
88V146000 Sep 2, 1988
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.
Consequence
A FRACTURED WINDOW MAY CONTAIN FRAGMENTS THAT ARE LARGERTHAN THE 425 GRAMS ALLOWED.
Remedy
REPLACE SUSPECT WINDOW PANELS.
Complaint Statistics
85 total complaints
2 crashes 16 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 3 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Sep 9, 2006
1988 FORD F-250'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THAT'S WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Sep 9, 2006
1988 FORD F-250'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THAT'S WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: Oct 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED. NO INJURIES. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TRANSFER THE FUEL TO THE SECOND TANK AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED T... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 7, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, TIRE TREAD WORE OFF THE TIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FIRST TIRE BUBBLED AIR UNDER THE TREAD AND WAS ADJUSTED AT 11K MILES. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIRES ALSO HAD AIR BUBBLES UNDER THE TREAD AND HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AT 14K MILES. *SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2003
Incident date: Apr 14, 2003
IT TOOK NUMEROUS TRIES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. *JB
SEATS
May 23, 2001
BOLTS AND NUTS THAT ATTACH SEAT TO TO FRAME OF VEHICLE HAVE STARTED TO PULL THROUGH FLOORBOARD.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT NUT WAS DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ALSO THE LEFT REAR NUT WAS PARTIALLY BROKEN LOOSE.*JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Nov 11, 2000
PE 00 040/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION/TIRE FAILURE: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, ON A 1988, FORD, F250 WITH AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16, DOT# UNVAILABLE. NOTICED MULTIPLE HAIR LINE CRACKS WHERE TREAD MET TIRE. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ROVID... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Sep 30, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE ON FIRE, THE TIRE WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE BED AGAINST THE TAILPIPE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 18, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CUT OFF/ ENGINE DIE OUT COMPLETELY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER , DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 18, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Oct 17, 2000
FIREWALL SHEET METAL FAILURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE, CLUTCH AND BRAKE ARE TOO MUCH FORCE FOR THE DESIGN AND GAUGE OF THE FIREWALL. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE - NO BLOW OUT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: *T*16X6K TIRESIZE: 85R16M/S)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 15, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
BRAKE CALIPER MOUNT IS SPREADING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THERE'S IS A BANGING AND SQUEALING NOISE, AND IS VERY HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER WILL CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO GET ANSWERS TO WHY IT'S HAPPENING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 11, 2000
ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES FORD ISSUED A RECALL AND INSTALLED INSULATORS ON THE CALIPERS TO CURE THE PROBLEM AND EVER WOULD PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND LABOR DUE TPO THE INITIAL PROBLEM . ALSO FORD RECALLED THE VEHICLE ON THE PAINT AND WHEN AFTER 2 YEARS OF TRYING TO GET FORD TO DO SOMET... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 11, 2000
ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES FORD ISSUED A RECALL AND INSTALLED INSULATORS ON THE CALIPERS TO CURE THE PROBLEM AND EVER WOULD PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PARTS AND LABOR DUE TPO THE INITIAL PROBLEM . ALSO FORD RECALLED THE VEHICLE ON THE PAINT AND WHEN AFTER 2 YEARS OF TRYING TO GET FORD TO DO SOMET... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Jan 5, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 1999
DUAL FUEL TANKS SWITCHING MODULE FAILED, CAUSING FUEL TO SPEW FROM REAR TANK---AS PER REPORT ON 1990 TO 1993 MODELS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Dec 21, 1999
WHEN THE DUAL FRONTAL TANK ARE FULL CONSUMER NOTICES FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE FRONT TANK, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE PARTS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 40' COACHMAN RV WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 40' COACHMAN RV WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 2, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 2, 1999
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Apr 14, 1999
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE OUTSIDE FRONT OF HOUSE; APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES LATER WAS INFORMED OF VEHICLE BEING ON FIRE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER. NOTIFIED AND HAD NOTHING POSTIVE TO SAY. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 24, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1999
TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 17, 1999
OWNER HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON IGNITION SWITCH AND BRAKES ON JUNE 22,1998 (RECALL # 92V026000, 96V071000). 6 DAYS LATER, OWNER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND SMELLED SMOKE, SOON AFTER BRAKE LOSS AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE OCCURRED; VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE PARTS THAT WERE WORKED ON FAILED, BUT FOR... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 17, 1999
SEAT BELT FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Feb 17, 1999
OWNER HAD RECALL WORK DONE ON IGNITION SWITCH AND BRAKES ON JUNE 22,1998 (RECALL # 92V026000, 96V071000). 6 DAYS LATER, OWNER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND SMELLED SMOKE, SOON AFTER BRAKE LOSS AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE OCCURRED; VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE PARTS THAT WERE WORKED ON FAILED, BUT FOR... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL CHECK VALVE THE REAR FUEL TANK PUMPS GAS IN TO THE FRONT FUEL TANK WHICH CAUSES FUEL SPILLAGE. RECALL ON 1989 FORD F250. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Oct 5, 1998
IGNITION COIL FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 18, 1998
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 18, 1998
GAS TANK FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 18, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Nov 18, 1998
TRANSMISSION LINE FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Oct 19, 1998
IGNITION MODULE FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 5, 1998
FIREWALL CRACKED AROUND MASTER CYLINDER/CLUTCH AREA.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 29, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
REAR BRAKE DRAGGS, REPLACE REAR AXLE BEARINGS AND SEALS ON THREE OCCASIONS, PROBLE STILL EXIST.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 4, 1997
SEAT BELT FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Sep 24, 1997
CLUTCH WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL, DUE TO LACK OF REINFORCEMENT IN THE FIRE WALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 6, 1997
Incident date: Oct 2, 1997
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHILE CONSUMER WAS INSIDE THE HOUSE, WHEN HE COME OUT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, ACCORDING TO CNSUMER, THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD, THE ENGINE MELTED. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 26, 1997
THE CONSUMER FOUND CONFLICTING INFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE CAPACITY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 29, 1997
Incident date: Jun 29, 1997
BRAKES:COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN, HIT BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD HOLE, CAUSING FLUID TO DISAPPEAR FROM MASTER CYLINDER, LEAVING VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES AT ALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 27, 1997
FUSES MELTED INSIDE FUSE BOX.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSE DETERIORATES TO THE DEGREE OF CHANGING COLORS, CHANGES FROM CLEAR TO OPAQUE, RESULTING IN DECREASED ILLUMINATION OF ROAD SURFACES DURING NIGHT DRIVING.
WHEELS
May 27, 1997
RIGHT REAR SET OF DUAL WHEELS CAME OFF. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
FIRE WALL IN THE CLUTCH LINKAGE AREA BROKE, RESULTING IN THE CLUTCH BECOMING VERY HARD TO DISENGAGE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Dec 9, 1996
WHEN THE REAR TANK IS BEING USED FUEL WILL TRANSFER FROM REAR TO FRONT, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR. PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1994
TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE , RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER . *AK FIRE POSSIBILY STARTED UNDER DASH ACCORDING TO REPORT.*JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Jul 9, 1994
TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE , RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER . *AK FIRE POSSIBILY STARTED UNDER DASH ACCORDING TO REPORT.*JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
ENGINE REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1996
THROTTLE LINKAGE STICKS, CAUSING SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 FORD F250
36 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 |
00189
Sep 4, 2000
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
CONCERNS WITH THE SIGNAL MIRROR REFLECTIVE SURFACE DETERIORATING OVER TIME, DEVELOPING DARK SPOTS DUE TO CHROME PLATING DELAMINATION. *JB
98158
Aug 3, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END SHIMMY MAY OCCUR AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS, SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. SHIMMY IS NOT ALWAYS VERIFIED DURING ROAD TEST. *AK
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
985A38
Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
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
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
010198
Jan 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *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
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
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
951515
Jul 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR-REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX, STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEEERING GEAR. *SD
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
BC2681950503
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO EXHAUST RESTRICTION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND/OR MUFFLER. *TW
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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
VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE A LACK OF POWER OR NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY A PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR MUFFLER. *TW
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
95711
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 3 | 85 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 51 | View |
| 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 |