1982 FORD F350

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 9 TSBs

82V104000 Oct 26, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
74,985 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
82V098000 Oct 12, 1982
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Defect Description
ON THE INVOVLED VEHICLES THE DRIVER"S SIDE AND PASSENGER"S OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE PROPER MIRRORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. IF OUTSIDE MIRRORS HAVE ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED, OWNER HAS THE OPTION TO KEEP THEM AS IS OR HAVE THEM REMOVED AND NEW MIRRORS INSTALLED.
53 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 FORD F350

9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT1
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET1
160000 STRUCTURE1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE89128 Opened: Jun 7, 1989 , Closed: Oct 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89011 Opened: Nov 3, 1988 , Closed: Apr 19, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
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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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 (current) 2 0
1981 4 3 View
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

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