Ford F Series 1990

Model F Series made in 1990 by Ford got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1990

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
90V100000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 01/01/1990 to 01/01/1990V (Vehicle)36506/20/1990MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/24/199005/31/1990
Defect SummaryIncorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall the correct 1.75 inch master cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydromax power brake assemblies.vehicle description: medium duty trucks.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
90V097000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1990V (Vehicle)320007/17/1990MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/21/199005/31/1990
Defect SummaryInterconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
NotesSystem: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis.

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
984803/02/1998601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc07/16/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
9821711/01/1998603670Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak. *yc03/01/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
976803/17/199751987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd07/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
DP94002FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/10/199404/25/1994DEFECTIVE WIRING
 Defective wiring

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02/15/2001107/01/2000
 While traveling 55 mph, reserve tank filled into primary tank even though the other tank was full, there is a recall 93v125 dealing with this however consumer paid for the repair. *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/06/1996105/08/1991
 Antilock brakes locked up due to calipers rusting.