1981 FORD F350
4 recalls, 3 complaints - 9 TSBs
82V024000 Mar 15, 1982
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Defect Description
THE REINFORCEMENT FOR THE IN-BOX SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING INCORRECT HEX HEAD BOLTS. IF THE CARRIER AND REINFORCEMENT ATTACHING BOLTS ARE INCORRECT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BE DAMAGED OR WEAKENED BY EXTENDED CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BOLT HEADS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
81V035000 Mar 20, 1981
WHEELS:RIM
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
Remedy
SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
81V023000 Feb 13, 1981
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED FUEL TANK SHIELD WHICH PREVENTS DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND DRIVELINE COMPONENTS. DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", FUEL LEAK... Read more
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE EXISTING SEPARATE SKID PLATE OR FUEL TANK SHIELD REMOVED (WHICHEVER WAS INSTALLED ON VEHICLE). A SPECIAL COMBINATION SKID PLATE/FUEL TANK SHIELD ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED IN ITS PLACE FREE OF CHARGE.
80V145000 Nov 10, 1980
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCC... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Oct 29, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 17, 2000
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 29, 1999
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 FORD F350
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
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
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
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
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
83-16-23
Aug 1, 1983
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F350
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94004
Opened: Jan 25, 1994 , Closed: Apr 29, 1994
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89128
Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Oct 17, 1989
GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS
SUMMARY: CONSUMERS ALLEGE THAT GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN INABILITYTO SHIFT GEARS.ADDITIONALLY, FRACTURE MAY OCCUR AT A LOCATION WHICHALLOWS TRUNNION PIN TO FALL INTO GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, POSSIBLY LOCKING UPTHE TRANSMISSION AN... Read more
PE89022
Opened: Dec 13, 1988 , Closed: Jul 12, 1989
ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89011
Opened: Nov 3, 1988 , Closed: Apr 19, 1989
POWER LOSS
There is no summary currently available
FORD F350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F350 across all model years (1967, 2008).
82
Total Recalls
200
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
30
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD F350 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 63 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 53 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 34 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 (current) | 4 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |