Ford F350 1981
Model F350 made in 1981 by Ford got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and wheels.
Model 1981
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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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V024000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1980 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 12500 | 05/10/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/15/1982 | 03/30/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. if the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V023000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1980 to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 04/15/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/13/1981 | 03/06/1981 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. during a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity, fuel leakage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). a special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank shield or skid plate.consequences of defect: in the event the vehicle is involved in a collisionfuel leakage, combined with an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fireand serious injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| 80V145000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1980 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 6260 | 12/01/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/10/1980 | 12/10/1980 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. as a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. in the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V035000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1981 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 450 | 03/12/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/20/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may not have had the disc portion of the wheel welded to the rim during manufacture. consequently, the wheel could be subject to sudden separation of the rim and tire from the wheel disc. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suspect wheels will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.system: suspension; rear wheels.consequences of defect: driver could lose vehicle control, without priorwarning, and have an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 83-16-23 | 08/01/1983 | 68393 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| C85010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/30/1985 | 08/02/1988 | DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/29/1999 | 1 | ||
| Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Headlights go off and on while driving at night. *ak | |||