Ford F250 1974

Model F250 made in 1974 by Ford got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningseats and steering.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
74V091000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)308005/24/1974MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/05/197410/12/1979
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NotesFord 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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
74V240000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1066412/30/1974MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/09/197410/12/1979
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Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no 150.4 x 4 light trucks.possibility that the dana 3.350pound front drive axle assembly may contain front wheel spindles that wereimproperly hardened.this condition could cause fatigue failure and result inspindle fracture.continued driving will result in spindle separation fromaxle assembly, and front wheel, hub and drum will become detached from truck.(correct by inspecting and replacing spindle where necessary).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES
08/20/2000601/01/1998
 Tires have separated a number of times and just recently blew out while going to work( dot number: tire size: 31x10.50x1 )
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/12/19991
 Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a bumping noise and a loud bang. tire peeled away from the main tire, and t flap of tire was swinging up against the vehicle. right rear tire had exploded. tire firestone fire hawk#atx 31x10.50r16.5 m/s #dot vdxb axd. no injuries. *ak consumer states that prior to separation, there was a slight vibration for about 15 seconds. *slc