1989 FORD F350
5 recalls, 53 complaints - 54 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.
91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Defect Description
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
90V101000 Jun 1, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence
WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
89V114000 Jul 14, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Defect Description
SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Remedy
INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
2 crashes 6 fires 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 4, 2005
Incident date: Jun 16, 2005
I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM PHOENIX. I WAS TRANSITIONING FROM THE 101 FREEWAY,TO THE 60 EASTBOUND. ALMOST WHERE THE CONCRETE BARRIERS COME TO A POINT AND END, MY LEFT FRONT TIRE CUT LOOSE OF IT'S TREAD. I BRIEFLY SAW THAT IT WENT TOWARDS, AND IN BETWEEN THE CONCRETE BARRIERS. THE TIRE DID NOT GO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Fire
SUSPENSION
Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1991
ALMOST DAILY FRONT LEFT WHEEL SHIMMY AT 35-55 MPH. FIRST STARTED ABOUT 1991 AND OCCASIONALLY FIXED BY ALIGNMENT, WHEEL BALANCING, TIRE ROTATION, DUAL FRONT STEERING STABILIZERS, BUT RECENTLY THE PROBLEM HAS WORSENED. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR FEAR OF THE WHEEL SHIMMY OCCU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Oct 16, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THE CHOKE PLATE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GETS SO HOT, IT MELTS THE FUEL LINE AND IGNITES FUEL, BURNING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Jul 13, 2000
CONSUMER NOTICED A 2 FEET SPLIT IN TREAD, WHICH EXPOSED THE TIRE CONSTRUCTION,NO AIR WAS LOST ,TIRE REPLACED BY FIRESTONE,COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A ROLL OVER, ACCORDING TO THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE GOODYEAR IS CONDUCTING A SILENT RECALL ON THIS TIRE. LOCAL DEALER SAYS AT IS A WORSE PROBLEM FOR TREAD SPLIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. AFTER 30-45 MINUTES, IT WILL START AGAIN. MODUL RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 9 TIMES.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED. AFTER 30-45 MINUTES, IT WILL START AGAIN. MODUL RELAY SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 9 TIMES.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
LARGE AREA OF TREAD SEPERATION A ROAD CONTACT SURFACE AREA. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235-85-R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235-85-R16 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Feb 8, 1996
MICHELIN TIRES P235 85 R16 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER FEELS IT MAY BE A DEFECT OF THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE TIRE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
PE00020- STEEL TEX R4S, REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A FORD F350 1989. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY TREAD SEPARATED ON THE DUAL INNER TIRE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
THIS IS A FIRE (ATTACK) TRUCK OWNED BY REGIONAL FIRE & RESCUE IN PINAL COUNTY ARIZONA. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WE SUFFERRED TWO TIRE SEPARATIONS WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T RADIAL TIRES. THE FIRST WAS JULY 6, 2000 WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, WHILE ENROUTE TO A FIRE CALL ON INTERSTATE-8 SOUTH OF CASA G... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 12, 2000
THANKS; I NEED HELP: I AM DRIVING ALONG AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I AM AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN I TAKE OFF I ONLY GO A FEW YARDS, AND THE ENGINE STOPS.I AM AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I HAVE BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BY AAA. I WAIT A WHILE MOST OF THE TIME AND THE ENGIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 22, 1998
IN RESEARCHING PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET I FOUND A NUMBER OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLES INDICIATING NTSA HAD REOPENED THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM. COULD NOT LOCATE ANY DATA ON YOUR SITE. ANY STATUS ON PROBLEM OR RECALL??
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jan 27, 2000
Incident date: Jan 20, 1996
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF VEHICLE, VERY DANGEROUS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Dec 30, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 4, 1999
THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED DURING A RECALL. FORD CONTINUES TO SCREW ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE GOVERNMENT BY NOT COMING UP WITH A FIX. FOR THE STEERING COLUMN TO GET SO HOT HIGH AMPS. MUST BE SENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. IS THERE A DEFECT IN THE WIRE HARNESS? I HAVE FOU... Read more
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Jul 1, 1999
Incident date: Nov 25, 1998
I WAS EAST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 8 EAST OF ALPINE, CA PULLING A TRAILER UP A 6% GRADE. I NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. THE SPARE TIRE HAD SHIFTED IN ITS MOUNT NEAR OR AGAINST THE TAIL PIPE. THE TIRE HAD IGNITED AND WAS IN FLAMES. I... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
May 11, 1999
HEADLIGHT SWITCH MELTED THE WIRING HARNESS. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE OWNER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1995
AS I TRAVEL THE COUNTRY AND ENCOUNTER OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS I FIND MANY OF THEM ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REAR FULE TANK LEAKING. FUEL THEN FALLS ON REAR TIRE AND CAN CAUSE FIRE OR RUIN TIRE. I NOTICED WHEN SEARCHING YOUR DATABASE COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE WERE INVESTIGATED A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 24, 1999
BRAKE FAILURE WHILE BEING OPERATED UNDER HOT HILLY CONDITIONS.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 23, 1999
Incident date: Jan 10, 1996
NO SUMMARY
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 13, 1999
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 13, 1999
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 13, 1999
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP ARE DESIGNED TOO FAR APART; THIS CAUSES THE BELT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND WEARING THE BELT AWAY. WHEN IT BREAKS, IT TANGLES IN OTHER BELTS, CAUSING THEM TO JUMP OFF AND SHRED THEMSELVES. VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING/BRAKES AND WATER PUMP. *AK
STEERING
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: May 8, 1998
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING A COLLISION.(OHIO POLICE REPORT)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 26, 1998
TOTAL BRAKE LOSS WHILE BEING OPERATED UNDER HOT HILLY CONDITIONS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 22, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1992
GREASE ON REAR BRAKE SEALS, THEY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. OIL WOULD GET ONTO BRAKES. COULD SEE OIL DRIPPING. BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. REAR BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WILL HAVE DEALER CHECK OUT SEALS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 6, 1997
ALTERNATOR BELT IS TOO LONG AND FLOPS AROUND, HITTING THE AIR PUMP AND EVENTUALLY IS CUT IN HALF, WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKES FAIL WITH. THE OWNER HAS REPLACED THE COMPONENT EIGHT TIMES IN THE SIX YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 27, 1997
THE DRIVER SIDE FIRE WALL BROKE LOOSE AND WOULD NOT LET THE CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH ENGAGE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Jan 16, 1997
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP EXIT COUPLING ROTTED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 30, 1997
Incident date: Jan 23, 1997
WHILE DRIVING, CLUTCH PEDAL SAGGED, USED EXCESSIVE FOOT PRESSURE TO MOVE CLUTCH, DEALER NOTICED CRACKED FIREWALL (STRUCTURE) WHILE REPAIRING CLUTCH. DEALER SAYS HAVE A KIT TO REPAIR IT BUT OWNER MUST PAY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Dec 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 18, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATS.
TRAILER HITCHES
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: May 12, 1996
TRAILER DETACHED FROM VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. (NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT)
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1990
REAR WHEEL GREASE RETAINER SEALS FAILED SIX TIMES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON REAR BRAKE SHOES.
WHEELS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jun 11, 1990
REAR WHEEL GREASE RETAINER SEALS FAILED SIX TIMES, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ON REAR BRAKE SHOES.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Sep 12, 1996
THE REAR HOUSING SEAL REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Sep 12, 1996
THE REAR HOUSING SEAL REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 12, 1996
THE REAR HOUSING SEAL REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: May 21, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK *SLC
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Aug 15, 1996
Incident date: May 13, 1996
SAFETY CHAINS ON THE TRAILER WERE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE BUMPER MOUNTED HITCH RATHER THAN TO THE CAMPER FRAME ALLOWING SEPARATION WHEN THE BUMPER SNAPPED OFF.(NEW JERSEY POLICE REPORT) *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 18, 1992
CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATED FAILED 2 TIMES. *SD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1990
HEADLIGHT SWITCH SHORTED FOUR TIMES, CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 29, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Mar 21, 1996
ELECTRICAL OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.
Fire
Showing 50 of 53 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD F350
54 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 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
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
0038
Feb 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
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
98419
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
98123
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
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
96728
Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT
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
951112
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
951113
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
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
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING 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
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST 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
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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 (current) | 5 | 53 | |
| 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 | 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 |