1988 FORD F350
4 recalls, 34 complaints - 45 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.
88V015000 Feb 9, 1988
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.
Consequence
SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES.
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
2 crashes 14 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 25, 2006
Incident date: Jan 25, 2006
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD NO LONGER LOCK OR LATCH . WHEN REPLACING THE LATCHING SIDE ASSEMBLY I FOUND THE WEB WAS COVERED WITH AN INTERIOR COLOR MATCHING TRIM PIECE . RUNNING INSIDE THE TRIM PIECE WAS AN ELECTRIC HARNESS WHICH OPERATED THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE HARNESS ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 25, 2006
Incident date: Jan 25, 2006
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD NO LONGER LOCK OR LATCH . WHEN REPLACING THE LATCHING SIDE ASSEMBLY I FOUND THE WEB WAS COVERED WITH AN INTERIOR COLOR MATCHING TRIM PIECE . RUNNING INSIDE THE TRIM PIECE WAS AN ELECTRIC HARNESS WHICH OPERATED THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE HARNESS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Feb 5, 2002
Incident date: Feb 2, 2002
ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE, THANKFULLY WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY, BECAUSE IT TOOK MORE THAN A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT, HAD TO USE HOSE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. FORTUNITELY FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO THE ALT. AND PLUG. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT REPLACING THE PLUG WAS TOLD IT CAME WITH THE NEW ALT. BECAUSE OF INHERE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 29, 2001
Incident date: May 17, 2001
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS ENGULFED INTO FLAMES BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD GET TO VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS SECOND OWNER OF VEHICLE, AND DIDN'T KNOW IF RECALL EVER APPLIED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Apr 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, RENDERING ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
FIRST, RIGHT REAR TIRE SHREADED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY BREAKING OFF FRENDER, SENDING DEBRIES INTO CAR BEHIND CAUSING DAMAGE. SECOND TIRE SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK( DOT NUMBER: ADOR9J6082 TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 4, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
FIRST, RIGHT REAR TIRE SHREADED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY BREAKING OFF FRENDER, SENDING DEBRIES INTO CAR BEHIND CAUSING DAMAGE. SECOND TIRE SEPARATION ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK (DOT NUMBER: ADOR9J6082 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 9, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 1998
THERE HAS BEEN TWO CATASTROPHIC FAILURES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TIRE TREADS ARE DELAMINATING AND SEPARTATING FROM DONUT. CAR CASSES HAVE BEEN RETAINED FOR YOUR INSPECTION AND RETESTING. MANUFACTURER IS DEMANDING THAT ALL TIRES AND PIECES NEED TO BE IMMEDIATELY D... Read more
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: May 10, 1992
SLOW RPM BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO 1 INCH FROM FLOOR,DEALER INSTALLED ALL NEW BRAKE PARTS,STILL HAD PROBLEM,DEALER CALLED FORD ENGINEERS AND WAS TOLD TRUCK IS OK IF PEDAL DON'T GO THE LAST INCH FROM FLOORBOARD-FORD CALLED THIS "BRAKE PEDAL STEP THROUGH'.OWNER (W.G.STANG INC. OF HAMILTON,OH-WILBUR STAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: May 10, 1992
SLOW RPM BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO 1 INCH FROM FLOOR,DEALER INSTALLED ALL NEW BRAKE PARTS,STILL HAD PROBLEM,DEALER CALLED FORD ENGINERS AND WAS TOLD TRUCK IS OK IF PEDAL DON'T GO THE LAST INCH FROM FLOORBOARD-FORD CALLED THIS "BRAKE PEDAL STEP THROUGH'.OWNER (W.G.STANG INC. OF HAMILTON,OH-WILBUR STANG... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Apr 3, 2000
WHEN CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED FIRE WALL FLEKES AND CAUSES CLUTH NOT TO ENGAGE, PROBLEM IS BECAUSE OF IMPROPER WELD ON FIREWALL TO SUPPORT CLUTH WHEN DEPRESSED TO ENGAGE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
HAD JUST RETURNED FROM HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIXED BY THE FORD AGENCY AND HAVING BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTED. BRAKES FAILED APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MILES AWAY. THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE DRAGGING TO THE LEFT (SLIGHTLY) STOPPED ONCE TO LOOK AT WHEEL THINKING IT MIGHT BE GOING FLAT. COULD NOT OBSERVE ANY... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Sep 24, 1999
VERY BAD SHIMMY IN FRONT END SUSPENSION
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Aug 11, 1999
Incident date: Jul 4, 1999
HAD VEHICLE IN FOR BRAKE SERVICE. WAS GOING DOWNHILL & NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT. STOPPED VEHICLE & CHECKED. BRAKES ON FIRE. PUT FLAMES OUT. DEALERSHIP TOWED VEHICLE. MECHANIC FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. NO RECALLS ON VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS RECEIPT FROM THE SAME DEALER STATING THEY PE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 11, 1999
Incident date: Sep 9, 1998
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 96V017 . AFTER A WEEK THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE MOTOR MELTED. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE DELAER AND MANUFACTURER. %AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 1, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 5, 1998
REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CRACKED CAUSING SEPARATION FROM THE DASH PANEL, RESULTED IN LEAKAGE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Jun 10, 1998
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 96V-07100 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 95S28 REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT PROBLEM DUE TO OWNER WAITING TOO LONG , PAST DUE DATE, TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS BEFORE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 24, 1997
THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAS TO BE PUSHED VERY HARD IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS IS DUE TO THE CRACKING OF THE FIREWALL. OWNER HAS INSTALLED A MINOR REPAIR BRACKET. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THERE IS A MAJOR REPAIR KIT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 24, 1997
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 1997
Incident date: Dec 5, 1996
TRANSMISSION MAKES VERY LOUD NOISE. *AK
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
SPARE TIRE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO LOCATION NEAR EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 26, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 26, 1996
WHEN GOING DOWN THE HILL BRAKE HEAT UP AND THERE NO BRAKE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 26, 1996
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HILL APPLY THE BRAKE THERE IS NO BRAKE . PLEASE DESCRIBE .
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Mar 15, 1996
TRUCKS TOOLBOX DOOR CAME OPEN, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES FROM UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO INCLUDE WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY AND OTHER PLASTIC COMPONENTS. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. REASONS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. REASONS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Mar 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. REASONS UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
May 1, 1995
Incident date: May 31, 1991
THE REAR AXLE ON RIGHT REAR SIDE BROKE THERE IS A VIBRATION ON TRUCK. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Jul 21, 1994
PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL, FRONT END JERKS BACK AND FORTH. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Jul 21, 1994
PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL, FRONT END JERKS BACK AND FORTH. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 FORD F350
45 manufacturer communications from 35 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 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
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
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *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
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
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *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
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
98115
Jan 19, 1998
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
INFORMATION REGARDING RANDOM HAIRLINE CRACKS, "STAR CRACKING" IN REAR SHEET MOLDING COMPOSITE (SMC) FENDERS - DUAL REAR VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT
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
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
96720
Mar 25, 1996
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING FRONT END SHIMMY OCCURRING AT VARIOUS DRIVING SPEEDS AND IS USUALLY INDUCED WHEN HITTING BUMPS SUCH AS LARGE POTHOLES OR ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. *TT
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
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
95912
May 1, 1995
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC 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
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION 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
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
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
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
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 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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 4 | 34 | |
| 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 | 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 |