Ford F100 1974

Model F100 made in 1974 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had one investigation (unknown or other). There were some recalls concerningseats, tires.

F100 year 1974

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1974

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
74V091000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	V (Vehicle)	3080	05/24/1974	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/05/1974	10/12/1979
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Notes	Ford campaign no 123.possibility that the front seat back latches may achieveonly partial engagement of the latch pawl and seat cushion striker as a resultof mispositioning these latch components during the front seat assemblyprocess.this condition could result in the seat back latch releasing under aforce less than the load it was designed to hold, permitting the seat back tofold forward.(correct by inspecting and repositioning latches for properengagements).
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
74V118000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	V (Vehicle)	35711	08/15/1974	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/01/1974	10/12/1979
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Notes	Ford campaign no 127.possibility that the firestone hr78-15 tires installedmay have been undercured during the vulcanizing process.this conditionresults in localized overheating at the tire shoulder or lower sidewall thatcould cause chunking and/or separation, resulting in rapid loss of air duringvehicle operation.(correct by inspecting and replacing tires with new tireswhen necessary).note0 also see firestone tire & rubber company equipmentcampaign number 74e-017uch.model domstart domend.ford 1974mar - 1974jun.torino 1974jun - 1974jun.f100 1974mar - 1974jun.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DP76009	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	03/23/1976	07/07/1976	POWER STEERING COLD WEATHER PROBLEMS
	Power steering cold weather problems

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
TIRES
06/15/1988		2
	These tires were new from a firestone dealer in temple texas , they both blew with in 200 miles of being installed and folded both sides of the bed of my truck . this is not a recent problem with firestone tires . before this i had 4 new firestone 721 radials shuck the tread also . thank god i was in an older full sized truck both times . pleasw look father back than 1991 , how many people died because of firestones lack of quality control as well as the pocket book being more important than thier customers . i was told with these tires i must hace run over something in the road and didn not have road hazzard warranty so i was out the money for 6 tires and the price of repairs to my trucks . i know better , these tires did just what they do now , the tread seperating and blowing out . feel free to call me if you need any further information. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
06/15/1988		2
	These tires were new from a firestone dealer in temple texas , they both blew with in 200 miles of being installed and folded both sides of the bed of my truck . this is not a recent problem with firestone tires . before this i had 4 new firestone 721 radials shuck the tread also . thank god i was in an older full sized truck both times . pleasw look father back than 1991 , how many people died because of firestones lack of quality control as well as the pocket book being more important than thier customers . i was told with these tires i must hace run over something in the road and didn not have road hazzard warranty so i was out the money for 6 tires and the price of repairs to my trucks . i know better , these tires did just what they do now , the tread seperating and blowing out . feel free to call me if you need any further information. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
TIRES - SIDEWALL
11/06/2007	200700	1	06/17/1976
	Tl*the contact owns a 1974 ford f-100. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph she heard a loud noise coming from the passenger rear tire then the vehicle increased in speed and shifted from the left to the right causing the vehicle to lose control and collide into a tree. after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the sidewall of the tire was shredded. prior to operating the vehicle she noticed that the tread was normal and the tire pressure was normal. she has a copy of the police report. she has not filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the contact has photos. the mileage of the tire was unknown. the contact did not have the dot number. the manufacturer is marshal the model line is touring the tire line is p/235/75/r15 . the vin number was not available.