Ford Econoline 1982
Model Econoline made in 1982 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V105000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1981 to 08/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 115 | 08/24/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/09/1981 | 09/17/1981 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. in a moving barrier impact test from the rear at 30 mph, the fastener attaching the fuel sender ground wire to the frame crossmember, aft of the fuel tank, pierced the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The fuel sender ground wire attachment on all affected vehicles will be relocated to eliminate the danger, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans and club wagons equipped with optional rear stepbumper.system: fuel; fuel sender ground wire fastener.consequences of defect: an impact from the rear could result in a dangerousfuel leak with the potential for a vehicle fire and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V004000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1981 to 12/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 378 | 12/23/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/13/1982 | 02/01/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. if the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission shift linkage.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control, an accident, and personal injury could occur.note: the driver is advised not to operate vehicle until proper adjustmentshave been made. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| Previously received letter of recall, but have never been able to get it fixed due to wrong parts being ordered. *ak | |||