Ford Econoline 1983
Model Econoline made in 1983 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there are 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1983
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V113000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 07/14/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/21/1987 | 07/22/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 87V144000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 188000 | 02/03/1988 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/09/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V061000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1983 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 8500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/14/1985 | 05/21/1985 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. system: fuel/fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V124000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1982 to 10/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 650 | 01/21/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/13/1982 | 12/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. a short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel pump.consequences of defect: under such circumstances, a vehicle may stall withoutprior warning, creating the potential for a vehicle accident. (vehicle willrestart but will stall again in 5 to 10 seconds). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 |
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| TIRES | |||
| 11/24/1999 | 4 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Van was bought used from dealer but i knew previous owner. van had 4 like new tires. van was in near mint condition despite age and mileage. while on vacation, right rear tire blew out. big hole, steel belt shredded. was able to change spare despite very hazardous location. made it into douglas georgia, everything closed except wal-mart. replaced tire with goodyear tire. about 1 month later was near dothan alabama and about 45 miles from home when i noticed same symptoms other tire had displayed before blowing out. tried to make it home but tire blew out exactly like first one on the choctawhatchee river bridge. tire was again replace at wal-mart. about 2 weeks later i noticed tread on right front was showing steel belt through break in tread. i phoned firestone headquarters and asked if there was a problem with tires. was told no but they would give me an adjustmetn on the 2 which were still on vehicle. i took van to ron's firestone in genevea, ala. rons had sod tires originally and was very familiar with van as he had done all maintenance on it. rons replaced both tires although the adjustment was so poor that i could have just gone to wal-mart and bought 2 new comparable or better tires for same price. when news of latest recall came out i phoned firestone toll free number. was told to call another number. did so and was told they would call me back. they never did. have attempted several times to call their customer service number and have been put on hold each time for over and hour (yes that's right) and still didn't get through. tried to phone regular corporate number but they refused to put me through to anyone. it appears firestone has erected a total wall around company except for one toll free number which can only give advice about certain things and are not allowed to be discussed. frankly am fed up with the company and their refusal to deal with problem.( dot number: unknown tire size: 235 75r15 ) | |||