Ford B Series 1985

Model B Series made in 1985 by Ford got 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning parking brake .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
85V168000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 06/01/1985V (Vehicle)51500MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/20/198501/14/1986
Defect SummaryThe hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly. consequence of defect: this unexpected stopping or slowing of the truck may increase the risk of a rear end collision since the brake (stop) lights are not activated. also, on certain road conditions this occurrence may result in loss of vehicle control which would lead to an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace the push-pull type brake control valve with new over-center cam type valves.
NotesSystem: hydraulic parking brake control valve.vehicle description: medium and heavy truck and bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
94232111/01/199437744Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing. *tw01/06/1995
STRUCTURE - BODY
9532302/01/199539231Trucks may crack on the cab floor near the transmission shifter cover area. *tw03/31/1995
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998