Ford F Series 1971
Model F Series made in 1971 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1971
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V153000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 125000 | 11/02/1978 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine cooling fan blades may crack and chip due to high stresses caused by vibrations. the chipped pieces of the blade could fly into the underhood components. also, these pieces could fly out from the vehicle if the hood is open and the engine is running. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing fan blade assembly with one of another design at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: the blade fragments could cause engine damage and, ifhood is open, serious personal injury to nearby persons. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 300000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1971 ford f-350. the vehicle has two rear fujiami enduro tires, size lt 235/85r16 eply (na). while driving 35-60 mph, the vehicle wander over the road. the vehicle has to be slowed down to less than 60 mph for the contact to remain in control. he stated that he feels like he is driving on ice. it is very difficult and dangerous to drive with these tires on the vehicle. the contact had placed approx. 100 miles on the tires at the time they were removed. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 300,000. updated 09/15/08 *bf the consumer stated he replaced the tires and the problem has been rectified. updated 09/17/08. *jb | |||