Ford F250 1984
Model F250 made in 1984 by Ford got 11 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/20/17 | $ 1251 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | M3/M4C | 17/21/19 | $ 1102 | 12 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 15/21/17 | $ 1251 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/24/19 | $ 1172 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 14/20/16 | $ 1339 | 12 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/15/14 | $ 1442 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 13/17/15 | $ 1442 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/17/14 | $ 1442 | 12 | 831125 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/18/16 | $ 1251 | 13 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/20/18 | $ 1172 | 13 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 14/17/15 | $ 1339 | 13 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 14/19/16 | $ 1339 | 13 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/15/13 | $ 1562 | 13 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 13/17/14 | $ 1442 | 13 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/16/14 | $ 1562 | 13 | 831128 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/16/14 | $ 1442 | 19 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 14/18/16 | $ 1339 | 19 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/20/17 | $ 1251 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/22/18 | $ 1172 | 12 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 14/19/16 | $ 1339 | 12 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/15/13 | $ 1562 | 12 | 83 927 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/18/16 | $ 1251 | 13 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/20/17 | $ 1172 | 13 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/16/14 | $ 1442 | 13 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/14/13 | $ 1562 | 13 | 831013 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/15/13 | $ 1442 | 19 | 83 9 2 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V093000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 178 | 09/12/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/21/1983 | 10/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. the engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. this could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over rough roads or in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 7.5 liter engines.system: engine; engine mount bolts.consequences of defect: fuel leaking from a damaged fuel line in the presenceof an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the absence of engine mount bolts could be indicated by unusual enginenoises during acceleration or when driving over rough roads. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V065000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1982 to 04/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 36400 | 08/17/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/22/1984 | 06/05/1984 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that was removed after delivery(to install other aftermarket bodies).system: fuel system: fuel water separator canister.consequences of defect: if the fuel water separator canister is punctured, fuelleakage could cause a fire resulting in personal injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98030298420 | 03/02/1998 | 601281 | A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| 95524 | 03/01/1995 | 39892 | There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055147 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
| 97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
| F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA85031 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/12/1985 | 10/11/1988 | REAR WHEEL LOCKUP | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/28/1987 | 05/26/1987 | FUEL LEAKS/FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 04/19/1993 | |||
| Upon starting the vehicle it made a loud thump, resulting in a fire, burning all ignition cables. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition switch fire. | |||
| 03/30/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| During operation smoke was noticed coming from under the dash and the hood, resulting in the wiring harness being burned. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/17/1996 | |||
| The truck burned up from a fire that was started at the fir wall of the engine compartment. the fireman said it was electrical. please describe. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 07/12/1996 | |||
| While driving, turned air-conditioner, smoke started coming engine/air conditioner vents, subsequently vehicle engulfed in flames. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle fire. *sd | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 208000 | 1 | |
| While driving 65 mph front driver's side tire tread separated. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1984 | |
| Dayton baja widetrack radial tire tread separated while driving causing minor vehicle damage. nlm | |||
| 01/10/1997 | |||
| Tires were starting to get bubbles in the tread, and plies were separating. vehicle was wobbling with three of the tires.all tires were experiencing this problem. those tires were exchanged. fourth tire exploded. problems happened with 1st tire at 10,000 miles, 2nd at 50,000 miles, 3rd at 72,000 miles , and 4th at 73,000 miles.*ak | |||