1991 FORD F800

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 3 TSBs

91V071000 May 1, 1991
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH RUNS FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE CABLE HOUSING INNER LINING. THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER FRACTURE OR STICKING OF THE CABLE.
Consequence
IF THE THROTTLE CABLE FRACTURES, ENGINE SPEED WILL RETURNTO IDLE. IF THE CABLE JAMS OR STICKS, THE ENGINE WILL REMAIN AT THE SPEED ATWHICH IT WAS RUNNING WHEN THE JAMMING OCCURRED. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE GOVERNOR ASSEMBLIES, WHICH INCLUDE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
1,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 17, 1995
Incident date: Jul 17, 1995
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BEHIND DRIVER DOOR AND IGNITED. TT
Crash Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD F800

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
044000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM1
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
951516 Jul 1, 1995
044000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
BRAKES-REAR-RE-INDEX REAR/REAR BRAKE CHAMBER OR ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH DSO ASPHALT SPREADER OPTION-TANDEM AXLE VEHICLES USED IN ASPHALT SPREADER APPLICATIONS.*SD
95323 Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW

FORD F800 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F800 across all model years (1979, 1998).

28 Total Recalls
24 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F800 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 2 7 View
1997 0 12 View
1996 0 1 View
1995 5 2 View
1994 3 0 View
1993 4 0 View
1992 2 0 View
1991 (current) 1 1
1990 1 1 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 2 0 View
1981 3 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 2 0 View

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