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
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
90V100000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1990 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 365 | 06/20/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/24/1990 | 05/31/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Incorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install the correct 1.75 inch master cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: hydromax power brake assemblies.vehicle description: medium duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
90V097000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3200 | 07/17/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1990 | 05/31/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This 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 Summary | Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis. |
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 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
98217 | 11/01/1998 | 603670 | Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
9768 | 03/17/1997 | 51987 | Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd | 07/17/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||||||
DP94002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/10/1994 | 04/25/1994 | DEFECTIVE WIRING | ||
Defective wiring |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
02/15/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
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 | |||
09/06/1996 | 1 | 05/08/1991 | |
Antilock brakes locked up due to calipers rusting. |