Ford F Series (light) 1973-2002
Model F Series (light) made by Ford got 5 consumer complains as well as 39 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
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Ford F Series (light) 1973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Ford F Series (light) 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Ford F Series (light) 1979 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F Series (light) 1980 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F Series (light) 1981 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F Series (light) 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F Series (light) 1985 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Ford F Series (light) 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Ford F Series (light) 1987 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F Series (light) 1988 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 |
Ford F Series (light) 1989 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Ford F Series (light) 1990 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Ford F Series (light) 1991 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 26 |
Ford F Series (light) 1992 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 24 |
Ford F Series (light) 1993 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 22 |
Ford F Series (light) 1994 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 60 |
Ford F Series (light) 1995 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 |
Ford F Series (light) 1996 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
Ford F Series (light) 1997 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 28 |
Ford F Series (light) 1998 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Ford F Series (light) 1999 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
Ford F Series (light) 2000 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Ford F Series (light) 2001 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
Ford F Series (light) 2002 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 57 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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AIR BAGS | |||||
BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
BC5215961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50490 | Reports of 7.3l dipsticks reading 2 quarts low after a 14 quart oil change. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5172961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50451 | Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l vehicles. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
BC4280950601 | 06/01/1995 | 42070 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC5185961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50463 | Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
BC4854961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50444 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
BC5205951001 | 10/01/1996 | 50481 | For windnoise concerns in the right door a-pillar area of super cab trucks, ck the secondary weatherstrip (w/s) on the door opening panel (dop) flange for positive contact to the door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||||
BC5218961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50493 | Information on stowing the spare tire stowage. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
BC4130950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39204 | There have been several reports of spare tires being installed upside down. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
BC9680961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50540 | Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt | 05/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
09/01/2012 | 1 | ||
Ford f150. consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalling *tgw | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Fuel pump failed. *tw |